Industry Nine

Enduro 26in Wheelset

The Industry Nine Enduro 26-inch wheelset is built for all the thrashing you can dish out. Built around I-9’s gorgeous North-Carolina-built hubset and spokes, and rounded out with a custom rim, they’re strong, durable, and astoundingly stiff. In other words, they’re perfect for the hard chargers among us who aren’t happy until they’re rallying singletrack at speeds that make more timid riders shudder at the thought.

While traditional spokes are drawn from steel wire, I-9 spokes are machined from 7075 aluminum. The spokes are straight-pull, and they have roughly a 25% greater cross section then comparable 14/15 double butted steel spokes. This translates into greater tensile strength. These wheels are built around a 32 hole spoke count, as opposed to the 24 hole construction that's found on some of I-9's lighter weight offerings. The result is a wheelset that maximizes strength, which is especially important for heavier and more aggressive riders. And they also use a standard 15-gauge spoke wrench and conventional truing methods, which makes truing and re-tensioning a piece of cake.

The new Torch hubs are now compatible with all axle standards via separately available end caps. The big news, however, is within the hub. The Torch preserves the 120 points of contact and the three degrees of near-instant engagement that's earned Industry Nine its cult following. Only now, the pawls have two teeth instead of three. Along with that, a changed cantilever angle, and a shallower tooth profile on the hardened drive ring reduce freehub drag in comparison to prior iterations.

The rear hub was tested to withstand 700ft/lbs of torque -- roughly what a built diesel truck puts out. So, this should quiet any fears of slippage when you're putting out full power. However, it's quick engagement that enables you to clean steep, technical trail sections. And with three degrees of rotation between engagement points, that won't be an issue.

I-9's engineers removed the large bearing between the freehub body and shell, opting for smaller bearings directly between the body and shell. The reduced bearing size means less seal surface area that, along with a new silicone lip design, significantly reduces mechanical drag. The freehub is also now easier to remove for cleaning/lubing, and like before, the springs and pawls are captured. Home mechanics rejoice -- this means that you won't be scrambling on the floor looking for small parts.

With a 26mm inner width, the Industry Nine's Trail rim is wider than many downhill specific rims, which yields an ideal profile with today's wider tires. They feature a double-wall design for strength, while keeping the weight down to a very respectable 455 grams per rim. This means that you gain a stable tire platform and confidence inspiring strength, all without paying a heavy weight penalty. Better yet, the wheels also provide an excellent level of stiffness for precise tracking on rough trails.

The Industry Nine Enduro 26-Inch Wheelset is available with a 15mm front and 142 x 12mm rear thru-axle compatibility. It's tubeless-ready and is available in the color Black/red. Please note: these wheels ship with the Presta valve stems and rim tape already installed.