Elitewheels Gnar PR 29ER MTB Wheels

GNAR Trail PR 29er Carbon MTB Wheelset: Performance and Durability

The GNAR Trail 29er Carbon MTB Wheelset is designed for trail, AM, XC disciplines. It offers exceptional performance on the most technical terrain thanks to its hubs with 320 engagement points.

Features

The GNAR Trail PR wheelset features a modern asymmetrical profile with a 30mm internal width. The rim is reinforced with 38 layers of carbon fiber at each spoke hole, improving the rim's strength and stiffness. Additionally, the rim is designed to facilitate the installation of hookless tubeless tires, requiring only a floor pump.

The rims

ELITE meticulously designed the GNAR Trail PR rim to ensure optimal stress balance, increased stiffness, and improved strength. With 38 layers of carbon fiber reinforcing each spoke hole, a 17% increased bead thickness for improved impact resistance, and the use of premium Toray T700 and T800 carbon fiber, the rim offers strength and lightness.

The impact test bench confirms exceptional resistance, with a measured impact energy of 126 joules before failure. As a bonus, mounting hookless tubeless wheels is simplified, requiring only a floor pump.

The hubs

Elitewheels Frequency hubs are made from 6061 aluminum alloy and are equipped with S&S 6903 (hubs) and S&S 17287 (freewheel) bearings. These large bearings in the front and rear hubs provide increased contact area, ensuring better force distribution, reducing rolling resistance and improving durability.

The front and rear hubs are forged and then CNC machined. The rear hub features an engagement system with 8 pawls and 80 notches. The pawls are arranged in 4 groups of 2 pawls, preloaded simultaneously. This allows 320 effective contact points (or 1.125º) for exceptionally fast and efficient engagement, regardless of the type of riding. Each pawl has two claws, distributing the driving force over a larger surface area, thus maximizing contact points and extending the life of the freewheel. Hub maintenance is easy without the need for special tools.

The rays

Sapim CX-Ray spokes are included as standard. ELITE takes precautions to minimize spoke twist to prevent the wheels from becoming misaligned. After the first realignment, the wheel undergoes a stress-relief process. This step is repeated several times, for a total of 16 stress-reliefs. As a result, our wheels are guaranteed to remain within 0.2 mm of each other.

The 3.5mm spoke offset reduces the tension difference between the right and left spokes. This makes the wheel stronger and laterally stiffer, giving you better control.

Compatible with electric mountain bikes

These mountain bike wheels have been designed for use on electric mountain bikes (eMTBs). To cope with the additional stresses the wheels are subjected to when riding an eMTB. The rear wheel has been carefully designed to handle the additional torque of an electric motor. Additional reinforcement has also been added to improve impact resistance when encountering obstacles.

Benefits

The GNAR Trail PR offers instant power transmission, allowing you to move quickly and efficiently over the most challenging terrain. In addition, thanks to its asymmetrical design, it ensures better stress balance, greater lateral stiffness and greater spoke hole strength.

Benefits

By choosing the GNAR Trail PR, you benefit from a high-quality wheelset that improves both your performance and your riding comfort. Its versatility allows you to adapt it to your specific needs, whether you're a professional or amateur rider. In addition, its sleek design and asymmetrical profile add a touch of elegance to your bike, allowing you to stand out from the crowd.

More information on the ELITE GNAR website

Technical characteristics

• Hub Front hub spacing: 15×100 mm / 15×110 mm
• Rear hub spacing: 12×142 mm / 12×148 mm
• Bearings: S&S 6903 (hubs), S&S 17287 (free hub)
• Brake Compatibility Disc: (6 bolts)
• Freewheel body: 8 pawls 80T/320 POE
• Freewheel body compatibility: SHIMANO HG / SRAM XD / SHIMANO MS
• Spoke lacing: front 3X/3X rear 3X/3X
• Number of spokes: 28 F/28R
• Spoke type: Sapim CX-Ray
• Nipple type: Sapim secure lock
• Other Assembly Method: Handcrafted

Rim finish

• Glossy black

Maximum tire pressure

• 50 psi/3.4 bar

Rim Tape Supplements

• tubeless valves (installed)

Weight (Pair)

• 1615 g ±30 g

Rider weight limit

• 275 lb/125 kg

Recommended tire sizes

• 2.2″-3.1″

Intended Use

• Cross Country / Trail / All Mountain / e-MTB

ERD: 590 mm