
Below you'll find Mountain Wheel Spec's by Dave Thomas...
Please note:
This listing is for general information, each wheel set is custom built according to the
rider's weight and other factors... Please give Dave Thomas a call
( Phone Toll Free: 1-800-275-5031 ) when considering ordering
custom Mountain Wheels or for more information...
Disc Brake Mountain Wheel Info...
Velocity VXC disc specific have a pentagonal shape that maximize stiffness and strength.
They're anodized black and weigh 410 gms. velocityusa.com
Bontrager's new disc rim is 420 gms and has a 20 mm deep section that provides exceptional stiffness and
strength. They are also UST compatible with an optional rim liner. Black only.
Velocity's Aeroheat at 475 gms are good for freeriding and heavy riders
(or even stronger, the "Cliffhanger" at 605 gms hubs)
AVAILABLE WHEELSETS
Wheel Name: King Disc
Wheel Type: Mountain
Rims: Bontrager,Velocity,Olympic ,ZT355
Brake Type: Disc
Front/Rear Weight: 678 / 819 grams
Description: King's ISO hubs feature light weight, legendary reliability 20mm/24mm front axles +$10.00
19.5 mm axles, and quick engagement ratchet.Colors by request.
The hubs will produce wheels with the best combination of weight and strength, perfect for dual suspension applications.
Ft hub 166 gms, R. hub 332 gms.
Standard rim is the Bontrager Mustang(420-440gms.)or Velocity Aeroheat(460-480gms). For a $40.00 up-charge the No-tubes;ZT355(375gms.) Olympic(330gms.)or Flow(470gms,28mm.)rims can be used.These rims feature a revolutionary low profile hook sidewall that positively engages the tire bead for a better grip of the tire. The lower sidewall also allows the inner wall of the rim to be raised 1mm. making the rim stiffer. There is less chance of denting or pinch flats too! Weights start at 645gms/809gms(Olympic rims)Tubeless compatibility by request.Many rims available in 29".
Wheelset Price: $739.00
Wheel Name: White/Classic Disc
Wheel Type: Mountain
Rims: Same choices as King model
Brake Type: Disc
Front/Rear Weight: 665gms. / 869gms. grams
Description: Best bang for the buck.
The function of this set is as stiff and reliable as anything out there but at as a reasonal price as possible.
White industries has been manufacturing hubs since 1992 and has steadily refined the design.The rear hub is strong enough for tandems and has a 24 point ratchet.The American Classic front hub is stiff with a 17mm axle and wide flanges.
Tubeless compatibility by request.
15 mm. steel axle rear
Black hubs only
Steel sprocket body is standard. The titanium sprocket body saves 40gms.(+$60.00) making the setup even lighter than the King ISO !
Wheelset Price: $549.00
Wheel Name: D-T Swiss Disc
Wheel Type: Mountain
Rims: Same as above
Brake Type: Disc
Front/Rear Weight: 639+gms. / 765+gms. grams
Description:
Best for use for cross-country, D-T Freeride hubs are available for extreme applications (20mm ft axle,140mm+ width etc.)
DT/swiss 240-S is a refined design formerly known as the Hugi 240. The seals have less rolling resistance and the overall weight is 40gms lighter.The ratchet is very quiet and Shimano "Centerlock" compatibility is available. They are very similar to the hubs used on the Bontrager ultralight wheels.
Wheelset Price: $679.00
Wheel Name: King Classic ATB
Wheel Type: Mountain
Rims: , Velocity Synergy/ Aeroheat ,DT Swiss ceramic
Brake Type: Rim
Front/Rear Weight: 655gms.+ / 835gms.+ grams
Description: Rims:
425 gms. each
(Ceramic option DT Swiss 4.1 $55.00 upcharge each.)
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Other options available for more extreme applications. Tubeless compatibility by request.
Hubs:
The ever popular King Classic hubs provide the best combination of lightness, stiffness, and strength, with large axles and flanges.
The ratchet engages quickly and color anodizing is available.
Front. 111 grams & Rear 266 grams.
Wheelset Price: $699.00
Wheel Name: White Ind. ATB
Wheel Type: Mountain
Rims: Same as above.
Brake Type: Rim
Front/Rear Weight: 649 / 850 grams
Description: The best bang for the buck.
15mm axles,very strong ratchet.
White Industries has been making hubs since 1992 and continues with what is essentially the same design,with a few refinements.
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The front hub has a 17mm steel axle and weighs 148gms.
Large flanges a 24, point ratchet and a 15 mm steel axle gives this rear hub a strong stiff wheel that is only 35 gms heavier than a King,(or the same with a titanium casette body;+$60.00)
Silver or black color .
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Wheelset Price: $529.00+
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