Dirty Bits: e-Thirteen TRS Wheels

All-Mountain Hoops

New from e-Thirteen, the TRS wheels fill the gap between lightweight XC gear and the heavy gravity oriented stuff. To provide a solid base, the wheels rely on massive carbon hubs—the 59/77mm flange diameters and huge hub bodies are said to add appreciable stiffness to these wheels. The rear hub features an impressive 60 points of engagement on the freewheel, with a larger than average pawl contact point for slip-free drive. This pawl design combined with the oversized hollow carbon shell also makes the freewheel nice and loud—if you are into that sort of thing. Out at the rim you’ll find a tubeless-ready scandium hoop with a 21mm inner width. Offered in 26-inch, 650B and 29-inch, these wheels will be laced and hand-built in Australia. Claimed weights range from 1,650g (26-inch) through to 1,762g (29-inch) and they sell for around $1,200 a pair.

Dirt Works Australia (02) 9679 8400 / www.dirtworks.com.au