[jgdblue]

I have a 2017 Farley 9.8, and would love to throw a set of XC 29er wheels and tires on it for summer. Anyone know of any options? I'm not really interested in plus, thinking around 30mm internal width. The hub spacing is150 front, and 197 rear.

Thanks!

 

[Redlands R&C]

mikesee at lacemine29.com is your best bet

 

[ctxcrossx]

I have the same specs. I'm planning on building up my own wheelset, especially considering the deal I found on hubs:.

Framed 32h 177mm x 12mm Rear Hub

Framed 32h 177mm x 12mm Rear Hub . - The House Boardshop. Save 60% on Snowboards Snowboard Boots Bindings Clothing Jackets and Pants. Ships within 24 hours. Free Shipping. 1-800-992-7245

www.the-house.com

I was able to get front and rear hub for less than $70.

Edit: sorry wrong link but it's the correct website for both hubs.

 

[EdSawyer]

I don't know of any off-the-shelf wheels built like this so it's going to be custom for sure, most likely. I'd recommend BTLOS as a good option, they could likely do it for you if desired.

 

[steadite]

These guys have several options, mostly budget kind of stuff.

Fyxation Blackhawk x Duroc 40 29+ Wheelset

Description Specs Designed to convert your winter fat bike into an all season trail machine, our 29+" Blackhawk wheels are built around Fyxation's thru-axle hubs and Sun-Ringle's Duroc 40 rims, making this tubeless ready wheelset perfect for race day or weekend trail rides. Optimized for...

www.fyxation.com

 

[monsterinthewoods]

These guys seem to offer what you're looking for. I've never used them, however, so this isn't an endorsement.

WHEELSETS — RideFATbikes.ca

We offer the lightest and strongest Alloy and Carbon FAT wheelsets in the industry, that are respected for their superior warranties and crash replacement programs., in the evident of an accident. All Carbon FAT rims are AM/TRAIL rated for extreme weather use, 24/7/365 days a year.

www.ridefatbikes.ca

 

[mikesee]

These guys seem to offer what you're looking for. I've never used them, however, so this isn't an endorsement.

WHEELSETS — RideFATbikes.ca

We offer the lightest and strongest Alloy and Carbon FAT wheelsets in the industry, that are respected for their superior warranties and crash replacement programs., in the evident of an accident. All Carbon FAT rims are AM/TRAIL rated for extreme weather use, 24/7/365 days a year.

www.ridefatbikes.ca

"...In the evident of an accident..."

 

[jgdblue]

Great, thank you all for the info. I'll do some digging!

 

[FIF]

Colorado Cyclist and Universal Cycles both do custom wheels as well, please see the following links:

29-Inch Custom Mountain Bike Wheelsets | The Colorado Cyclist

29-Inch Custom Mountain Bike Wheelsets for sale at The Colorado Cyclist. Premier bikes, bicycle wheels, components, cycling clothing, gear & accessories. Orders $100+ ship free!

www.coloradocyclist.com

Universal Cycles -- Custom Wheelset Builder

Universal Cycles - 30,000+ mountain & road cycling parts. Online & in Portland Oregon since 1997. West Coast & Midwest warehouses. Instant price matches. 29er, BMX, freeride, single speed, & downhill products.

www.universalcycles.com

Lastly, Framed Bikes also has 29er wheelsets for fat bikes in stock on rare occasions.

 

[fly4130]

If you want something off the shelf plenty of options have been posted. That said, if these are "summer shoes" that will see more miles I say stretch the pocket books and go full custom with decent to great hubs. I had @mikesee build me a custom Plus set that is amazing and has nearly seen as many miles this past summer as my bike did in it's last 3 winters. Worth every penny.

If you are going 29 and not 29+ then the hardest thing to find will be the hubs. In plus sizes tires and rims start to get a bit more scarce as well, but they are all out there, especially on the shelves of a wheel builders workshop.