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THE BEST JUST GOT BETTER
Your favorite rims are now available with high-quality WTB hubs to create the best all-around wheel option on the market. From carbon to alloy, for gravel racers to enduro riders...we've meticulously designed a wheel line with options for every rider.
EXPLORE WHEEL FEATURES
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TCS 2.0 TUBELESS RIMS
All aftermarket WTB wheels are built with TCS 2.0 tubeless-ready rims. Available in high-performance carbon fiber or time-tested aluminum alloy, WTB wheels allow riders to find the perfect wheelset for their needs.
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FREQUENCY HUBS
Frequency hubs feature a low-drag, 6-pawl design that alternates contact between two sets of 3-pawl groupings to provide a responsive 5° of freehub engagement.
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SPOKE LACING
WTB wheels with 24 spokes feature a 2-cross lacing pattern to increase radial stiffness and decrease weight. Wheels with 28 or 32 spokes feature a 3-cross pattern to increase durability while still providing ample radial stiffness due to the additional spokes.
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NIPPLES
CZR i23 and Proterra Light wheels feature alloy nipples to further reduce overall wheel weight while still exceeding the durability requirements of gravel.
CZR i30 and Proterra Tough wheels feature brass nipples to provide the ultimate level of longterm reliability.
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TCS TAPE & SOLID STRIP
All aftermarket WTB wheels are sold tubeless-ready with our TCS tape, valve, and innovative Solid Strip preinstalled.
ENGINEERED FOR EVERY RIDER
Fast and light, our gravel wheels are designed to minimize weight and maximize compliance on gravel terrain. At the other end of the spectrum, our mountain wheels are built tough to endure whatever lies in their path. Regardless of their usage, all WTB wheels are designed to be high-quality products that perform at the top of their category.
TCS 2.0 RIMS
Aftermarket WTB wheels are built with TCS 2.0 tubeless-ready are available in multiple widths and different hub configurations for every riding discipline. CZR carbon rims are lightweight, asymmetric, durable rims designed to outperform the competition. Proterra alloy rims provide the foundational component for incredibly dependable wheels that are ready for any gravel or trail you encounter.
Frequency Hubs
We pair our TCS 2.0 rims with high-quality hubs to further improve the overall build of our WTB wheels. Frequency hubs feature a low-drag, 6-pawl design that alternates contact between two sets of 3-pawl groupings to provide a responsive 5° of freehub engagement. Frequency hubs feature an oversized freehub seal to improve their weatherproofing and ensure they hold up to multiple seasons of riding.
SOLID STRIP
WTB wheels feature our innovative Solid Strip (red), which is a durable nylon strip that lies between the rim and tubeless tape (yellow) to prevent tubeless tape from pushing into the spoke holes and therefore creates a smooth interface between the tire and rim. The smooth surface makes it easier to mount a tire by preventing air from escaping around the bead at each indent during inflation. Solid Strip also protects the airtight system from puncture in the case of a broken spoke.
CZR CARBON WHEELS
WTB now offers complete carbon wheels that are available in two purpose-built gravel and mountain designs. Fast and light, CZR i23 gravel wheels are designed to minimize weight and maximize compliance on rough gravel roads, while CZR i30
trail wheels are built tough to endure whatever lies in their path.
RIDE WITH CONFIDENCE GUARANTEE
If you break our CZR carbon rim while riding, we'll send you one for free. No exceptions. As long as you are the original owner and were riding your bike when it happened, we'll replace it for free. We also provide the option for us to rebuild the wheel and send it back to you with fresh spokes and nipples.
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REINFORCED SPOKE BEDS
All WTB carbon rims feature reinforced spoke beds at the area where the nipple contacts the rim. Increasing carbon thickness around each spoke improves pull strength while also minimizing weight in areas where less material is needed.
Proterra wheels
WTB’s all-new Proterra wheels provide dependable tubeless performance without breaking the bank to achieve it. Top-tier sealed bearings, a responsive 6-pawl freehub and 5 degrees of engagement provide the look, sound and feel you expect of a high-end alloy wheelset.