BWW XC 29er Custom Bicycle Wheel Set

The Bicycle Wheel Warehouse XC rim offers a strong, light weight 23mm tubeless ready inner profile, at an incredible value.  The outer rim width is 28mm, rim height is a solid 18mm.  While certainly not the lightest 23mm inner aluminum alloy rim in the world, the XC’s rim height to width ratio, overall design and extrusion wall thickness, all combine to make for a laterally stiff wheel build.  These wheels are solid performers, and you’ll definitely appreciate the fact that they don’t flex like some other lighter weight rims/ wheel sets do. BWW XC Tubeless Ready Clincher Specs 29er/700c Front Wheel Rear Wheel Wheel Weights (approx) Rim Info  BWW XC sleeved aluminum alloy clincher, tubeless ready ETRTO 622x23mm (29er) Weight ≈460g average, 29er Sidewall N/A Inner Width 23mm Outer Width 28mm Rim Depth 18mm Rim ERD 601 (29er) (without washers) Rim Tape Tesa Tubeless Rim Tape Installed ≈ 30 – 35g/wheel (varies based on overlap) Washers single stainless eyelets N/A Valve Type Presta Tire Type Standard Clincher with inner tube OR tubeless ready Tire Volumes 29er x 1.75″ – 2.30″ Nipple Info (Brass) Sapim 12mm Brass Chrome Plated @ ≈ 1g ea 32H = 32 Nipple Info (Alloy) Sapim Alloy Double Square Polyax @ ≈ .34g ea 32H = 10 Spoke Info Leader Sapim Leader 2.0mm Stainless Spokes Black ≈ 6.5g ea 32H = 208 Spoke Info Race Sapim Race 2.0/1.8/2.0 Butted Stainless Spokes Black ≈ 5.65g ea 32H = 180 Spoke Info Dlight Sapim D-Light TCS 2.0/1.65/2.0 Butted Stainless Spokes Black ≈ 5.16g ea 32H = 165g Spoke Count Front: 32H Rear: 32H Spoke Pattern Front: 3 Cross Rear: 3 Cross (32H) Lengths 29er 290/292mm (32H) 290/292 (32H) Hub Info (option) ST170 ST300 Hub Weight 170g 300g 170g F, 300g R Hub Shell Aluminum Alloy Axle Info (option) QR 9mm x 100mm OLD QR 10mm x 135mm OLD Hole Ct 32H 32H DriveS PCD 58 58 DS Ctr to Flange 33 20 Non-DriveS PCD 58 58 NDS Ctr to Flange 20.5 34.5 Axle Material Steel Alloy Bearings Sealed Cartridge Japan EZO Bearings Bearing Size TBA TBA Freehub HG Shimano/Sram “Splined” MTB 8/9/10/11 Speed + Shimano/SRAM Road 8/9/10 speed Freehub MicroSpline Shimano MTB 12 speed Freehub Sram XD Sram XD 1×11 + 1×12 FH Material Aluminum Alloy End Caps: Quick Release Front 9mm x 100mm / Quick Release Rear 10mm x 135mm Thru-Axle Front 15mm x 100mm / Thru-Axle Rear 12mm x 142mm **Boost Front 15mm x 110mm / **Boost Rear 12mm x 148mm **Lefty Front Hub Wheel Weights (without QR’s or rim tape) 26″ ST160/280 – Race w/ Brass F ≈ 775g R ≈ 897g Set ≈ 1672g 26″ ST160/280 – Dlight w/ Alloy F ≈ 728g R ≈ 850g Set ≈ 1578g 26″ DT350 – Race w/ Brass F ≈ 780g R ≈ 917g Set ≈ 1697g 26″ DT350 – Dlight w/ Alloy F ≈ 733g R ≈ 870g Set ≈ 1603g 29er ST160/280 – Race w/ Brass F ≈ 875g R ≈ 997g Set ≈ 1872g 29er ST160/280 – Dlight w/ Alloy F ≈ 828g R ≈ 950g Set ≈ 1778g 29er DT350 – Race w/ Brass F ≈ 880g R ≈ 1017g Set ≈ 1897g 29er DT350 – Dlight w/ Alloy F ≈ 833g R ≈ 970g Set ≈ 1803g What Others Are Saying… We will build this wheel set with any of the hub options above, but the standout from the list are the sealed bearing Speed Tuned ST170 (front) and ST300 (rear) convertible MTB 6-bolt disc hubs. The ST300 features 21 points of engagement with a solid freehub design.  The freehub can swap out between Sram XD and Shimano HG or Shimano MircoSpline (12TA only), (in case you swap bikes), and the end caps are convertible between a bunch of different axle standards.  True, the 21 POE has been eclipsed by many other higher POE count hubs that are currently in the marketplace, but it’s still higher than DT’s ubiquitous 18 POE Star Ratchet piece found in 350 hubs.  Last but not least, these hubs feature superlative sealed cartridge bearings that spin smooth, and will hold up for the long haul. In “stock” form, these wheels are built with Sapim Leader black stainless steel 2.0mm (14g) J-bend spokes in a 32 hole, three cross configuration front and rear.  These spokes are an upgrade over most “new bike” spokes.  Small details make big differences with regards to spoke wire, and even though there are lighter weight spoke options available, these straight gauge spokes still feature top quality stainless, with a precise finish that allows for precise wheel building. There is an option to build these wheels with Sapim Race Double Butted 2.0/1.8/2.0 black spokes in a 32 hole, three cross configuration front, and rear.  Sapim Race spokes offer legendary quality and performance.  If you didn’t know a thing about spokes, know that your wheels would come with a really top-notch spoke product.  That being said, we’re offering a spoke upgrade option, in the form of Sapim DLight 2.0/1.65/2.0 spokes.  There are two great spoke manufacturers in the world, DT Swiss and Sapim, (in alphabetical order).  Essentially, you might be able to find a spoke product that approaches their quality, but you’d be hard-pressed to find a company that makes a better spoke product than these two.  All their spoke products, from straight gauge to their elliptically bladed and butted products, are all the best of the best.  Sapim Dlight spokes will perform at the same relative level as Sapim Race or DT Competition spokes but will shave off approximately 75 – 80g from the wheelset. The BWW XC is a stellar wheelset option, in a field that’s composed of some of the best aluminum alloy MTB rims ever.  Given their level of performance,they are an unbeatable deal, (coupon codes here).  We’re not joking around here.  If you don’t have a lot of time to research all the rim options in the marketplace, if you don’t have a lot of money, and if you can find this product page, maybe that’s Magic. Should you buy this wheelset?  Entirely your call.  Should you watch this short but sweet rock climbing video?  Absolutely.  One More Fun One. Make That Two. Wheelset Facts Comes with rim tape installed. The BWW XC (sleeved joint), has a 23mm inner width, is 18mm tall, 28mm wide, and weighs about 460g (29er) Recommended for use with 29er x 1.75″ – 2.3″ tires We do Not use internal washers with these rims, the rims are eyeletted. Wheelset weight will vary with end caps, freehub driver, and nipple selection.  Rim Tape + Valves adds approximately 30-35g for the wheelset, on average.