Industry 9 Wheels Review

The wheels feature 28 straight pull steel spokes to keep them at a lower price point when compared to i9 s unique semi custom aluminum spoke wheels which cost hundreds more.

Industry 9 wheels review.

Carbon wheelsets seem to get all the attention these days. Industry nine s wheels are designed to work as a system and there are several things that set them apart. Claimed weights are 820g 950g so we re pretty close. But there are still some interesting high end aluminium options out there like the enduro 305 wheelset from industry nine.

Or a double butted j bend spoke threaded by hand to a solid hub and durable rim. Industry nine enduro wheels 120mm front 142 rear reviewed by stephen dempsey photos by brandon watts. Handmade in asheville nc. Oct 31 2018.

In this review australian tech editor matt wikstrom takes a look at the effort that went into the design of the new wheels as he tests industry nine s most aerodynamic road disc wheelset the. There are no j bend wheels that. Based in asheville north carolina industry nine is founder clint speigel s ninth business venture hence the name. The enduro s rim width and profile are also conservatively crafted.

The industry nine 1 1 trail s 29er wheels actual weight is 827g front and 957g rear or 1 784g for the pair with tape and valve stems pre installed. For the money the industry nine enduro s hydra wheelset might be one of the best wheelsets on the market. Industry nine i9 is following the introduction of its new mountain bike trail 270 wheelset with a new line of sectional carbon road wheels that it hopes will make the premium brand a more. Composite hoops are increasingly common at trailhead carparks across the country.

Industry nine believes in protecting our forests and is committed to sourcing reusable and recyclable packaging trail adoption and supporting various trail access and cycling advocacy groups nationwide. Industry 9 trail 270 wheels. Some of the best things in life and biking are simple. Its 30 5 millimeter inner width is just right for popular 2 3 to 2 5 inch tire sizes and i agree with industry nine.

In my opinion a wheelset upgrade is one of the best investments you can make when it comes to ride performance.