The Traverse SL II delivers lightweight trail performance — ascend fast, descend with control. Four key innovations: optimized front and rear rim layups boost strength by 15% and 25%, shallow rim geometry increases vertical compliance by 21%, engineered "ankling" enhances traction and control, and FlatStop rim bead requires 85% more force to pinch flat.
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1,757g Total Wheelset: 795g front / 962g rear — lightweight trail performance.
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20mm Carbon Hookless Rims: 30mm internal width, asymmetric layup, 15%/25% stronger.
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Industry Nine Hydra 2 Hubs: Near-instant 0.52° engagement, 6-bolt disc.
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DT Swiss Revolite Spokes: 28H front and rear, 1:1 two-cross/two-cross tucked lacing.
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21% More Vertical Compliance: Shallow rim geometry soaks up impacts better.
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FlatStop Bead: 85% more force required to pinch flat — confidence on the trail.
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Butcher Grid Trail T9: 29x2.4" TLR designed, approved for 2.3"–2.6" tires.
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E-Bike Approved: Suitable for e-MTB use.
Use: Trail / Mountain. Weight limit: 275 lbs / 125 kg.
Smoother is Faster
Four key innovations: optimized rim layups (15%/25% stronger), shallow geometry (21% more compliance), engineered "ankling" for traction, and FlatStop bead (85% more pinch-flat resistance).
Industry Nine Hydra 2 Hubs
0.52° engagement — that's 690 points of engagement for near-instant power transfer. J-bend spokes, 6-bolt disc, 28H lacing front and rear. SRAM XD compatible.
20mm Hookless Carbon Rims
Asymmetric Traverse SL II carbon rims, 20mm depth, 40mm external / 30mm internal width. Optimized for modern trail tires and tubeless setup. 28H drilling.
21% More Vertical Compliance
Shallow rim geometry increases compliance for better impact absorption — less fatigue, more control on rough terrain.
FlatStop Bead — 85% More Pinch-Flat Resistant
FlatStop rim bead requires 85% more force to pinch flat than standard hooks. Confidence on the trail without the weight penalty.
Rims
Wheel Size / ETRTO
29" / 622mm
Tubeless Compatibility
Yes
Brake Compatibility
Disc (6-Bolt)
Rim Construction
Carbon Clincher Hookless
Valve Stem
Roval Thread Bead, 37mm Standard Presta
Front Rim
Traverse SL II Asymmetric Carbon 29" — Depth: 20mm, External Width: 40mm, Internal Width: 30mm, Bead Hook Width: 5mm, 28H
Rear Rim
Traverse SL II Asymmetric Carbon 29" — Depth: 20mm, External Width: 40mm, Internal Width: 30mm, Bead Hook Width: 5mm, 28H
Hubs
Front Hub
Industry Nine Hydra 2 J-Bend, 6-Bolt, 15x110mm Boost
Front Hub Bearing
Stainless Steel — DS & NDS: 61903 (17 × 30 × 7mm)
Rear Hub
Industry Nine Hydra 2 J-Bend, 6-Bolt, 12x148mm Boost
Rear Freehub Body
Industry Nine Hydra 2 — SRAM XD
Rear Hub Bearing
Stainless Steel — DS & NDS: 61903 (17 × 30 × 7mm)
Spokes & Nipples
Front Spokes
DT Swiss Revolite, 28H
Rear Spokes
DT Swiss Revolite, 28H
Front Lacing
Two-Cross / Two-Cross (1:1), Tucked
Rear Lacing
Two-Cross / Two-Cross (1:1), Tucked
Nipples
DT Swiss Pro Lock, Hexagonal, Alloy
Tire Info
Design Tire
Butcher Grid Trail T9 TLR, 29 x 2.4
Approved Tire Widths
2.3" – 2.6"
Max Pressure
Tubeless: 40psi / Tubes: 40psi
Weight
Wheelset Weight
1,757g (with tape and valves)
Front Weight
795g (with tape and valves)
Rear Weight
962g (with tape and valves)
General
Warranty
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Weight Limit
275 lbs / 125 kg
Extras
4 Extra Spokes and Nipples, 31mm OD End Caps