Elitewheels
Elitewheels Gnar PR 29ER MTB Wheels
Style — Shimano HG
Logo color — Black
Stock availability and pre-orders
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Elitewheels Gnar PR 29ER MTB Wheels
Due to very high demand, delivery times for the wheels are 40 days.
GNAR Trail PR 29er Carbon MTB Wheelset: Performance and Durability
The GNAR Trail 29er Carbon MTB Wheelset is designed for trail, AM, and XC disciplines. It offers exceptional performance on the most technical terrain thanks to its hubs with 320 points of engagement.
Features
The GNAR Trail PR wheelset features a modern asymmetric profile with a 30mm internal width. The rim is reinforced with 38 layers of carbon fiber at each spoke hole, enhancing its strength and stiffness. Furthermore, the rim is designed for easy tubeless/hookless tire installation, 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% thicker rim bead for enhanced impact resistance, and the use of premium Toray T700 and T800 carbon fiber, the rim offers both strength and lightness.
The impact test bench confirms exceptional resistance, with a measured impact energy of 126 joules before any failure. As an added bonus, mounting tubeless, hookless wheels is simplified, requiring only a floor pump.
The hubs
Elitewheels Frequency hubs are made of 6061 aluminum alloy and are equipped with S&S 6903 (hub) and S&S 17287 (freewheel) bearings. These large bearings in the front and rear hubs offer an 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 clicks. The pawls are arranged in 4 groups of 2, preloaded simultaneously. This allows for 320 actual contact points (1.125º) for exceptionally fast and efficient engagement, regardless of riding style. Each pawl has two claws, distributing the driving force over a larger surface area, thus maximizing contact points and extending the freewheel's lifespan. Hub maintenance is easy and requires no special tools.
The rays
Sapim CX-Ray spokes are included as standard. ELITE takes precautions to minimize spoke twist to prevent wheel misalignment. After the initial realignment, the wheel undergoes a de-stretching process. This step is repeated several times, for a total of 16 de-stretching cycles. As a result, our wheels are guaranteed to remain within 0.2 mm of misalignment.
The 3.5mm spoke offset reduces the tension difference between the left and right spokes. This makes the wheel stronger and more laterally rigid, giving you better control.
Compatible with electric mountain bikes
These mountain bike wheels were designed for use on electric mountain bikes (eMTBs). To cope with the additional stresses wheels are subjected to when riding an eMTB, the rear wheel was carefully designed to withstand the extra torque of an electric motor. Additional reinforcement was also added to improve impact resistance when encountering obstacles.
Benefits
The GNAR Trail PR wheels offer instant power transfer, allowing you to move quickly and efficiently over the most challenging terrain. Furthermore, their asymmetrical design ensures better stress balance, greater lateral stiffness, and increased spoke hole strength.
Benefits
By choosing the GNAR Trail PR wheels, you benefit from a high-quality set that simultaneously improves your performance and riding comfort. Their versatility allows you to adapt them to your specific needs, whether you're a professional racer or an amateur. Furthermore, their sleek design and asymmetrical profile add a touch of elegance to your bike, allowing you to stand out from the crowd.
More information is available on the ELITE GNAR website.
Technical specifications
- 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)
- Disc brake compatibility: (6 bolts)
- Freewheel body: 8 pawls 80T/320 POE
- Freehub 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
- Alternative assembly method: handmade
Rim finish
- Glossy black
Maximum tire pressure
- 50 psi/3.4 bar
Rim Tape Supplements
- tubeless valves (installed)
Weight (Pair)
- 1615 g ±30 g
Cyclist 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