Sun Inferno 29 Custom Bicycle Wheel Set

The Sun Inferno series rims was Sun’s first linear, comprehensive foray into the MTB rim market with their own branded product line, at least as far back as we can remember.  The Inferno rims are weight competitive, easy to live with in terms of tire installation, perform well, come in varying widths from narrow XC to wide whatever, and are budget friendly; all without skimping on quality.  While Sun-Ringle produces rims for other rim/bike brands, Sun Inferno’s are represented in their own catalog. The Inferno 29 disc rim specifically features a 21mm tall profile height, and is 29mm wide with a 23.5mm inner width.  These rims have a single stainless eyelet, a presta valve hole, and weigh in at about 571g. Sun Inferno 29 Clincher Specs 27.5″ Front Wheel Rear Wheel Wheel Weights (approx) Rim Info Sun Ringle Inferno 29 aluminum alloy clincher, double wall ETRTO  584×23.5mm (27.5″) Weight ≈571g average, 27.5″ Sidewall N/A Inner Width 23.5mm Outer Width 29mm Rim Depth 21mm Rim ERD 560 (27.5″) (without washers) Rim Tape Tesa Tubeless Rim Tape Installed ≈ 30 – 35g/wheel (varies based on overlap) Washers Single Stainless Eyelet ≈4g F, ≈4g R Valve Type Presta Tire Type Standard Clincher with inner tube Tire Volumes 27.5″ x 1.90″ – 2.4″ 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 27.5″ 270/272mm (32H) 270/272 (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 (12mm TA only) Freehub Sram XD Sram XD 1×11 + 1×12 FH Material Steel 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) 27.5″ Deore – Leader w/ Brass F ≈ 1061g R ≈ 1241g Set ≈ 2302g 27.5″ XT – Leader w/ Brass F ≈ 1030g R ≈ 1212g Set ≈ 2242g 27.5″ ST170/ST300 – Leader w/ Brass F ≈ 958g R ≈ 1088g Set ≈ 2046g 27.5″ ST170/ST300 – Race w/ Alloy F ≈ 911g R ≈ 1041g Set ≈ 1952g 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 Sun Inferno 29 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 The Sun Inferno is Not tubeless ready, but all rims need rim tape, so these come with tubeless tape installed. The Sun Inferno 29 (sleeved joint), has a 23.5mm inner width, is 21mm tall, 29mm wide, and weighs about 571g (27.5″) Recommended for use with 27.5″ x 1.9″ – 2.4″ tires These rims have stainless steel eyelets. Wheelset weight will vary with end caps, freehub driver, and nipple selection.  Tape adds approximately 15-20g for the wheelset, on average.