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Stan's NoTubes
Flow EX Wheelset - 26in

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Keeping 26ers flowing.

There are plenty of folks out there for whom the 26-inch wheel is still superior, despite the encroachment of 27.5" and 29" offerings that have gained huge popularity in the sport in recent years. To those faithful to the "original" mountain bike wheel size, we say: rock on. 26-inchers are fun as heck, and with a pair of hoops like the Stan's NoTubes Flow EX 26in Wheelset rolling underneath you, the experience is just that much better, particularly to those gravity-focused riders among us who spend equal time crushing descents and being airborne all in day.


Redesigned last season, the new Flow EX rim is now even wider, and it features a redesign of Stan's NoTube's Bead Socket Technology for an enhanced tire-to-rim seal. Additionally, this proprietary technology enhances the rim's durability, which makes the Flow EX the strongest rim in the NoTubes' line. The sidewalls are now 14% thicker than the prior iteration, further enhancing rigidity and providing resilience to dents. You'll also find that Stan's made the EX's spoke bed 33% thicker. So, spoke pull-through is basically a thing of the past.


The outside-width of the rim has been increased to 29.1mm, and the interior width has also been stretched — reaching out to 25.5mm. Aside from enhancing tire volume and roundness, and permitting a tighter rim-to-tire seal, the wider rim increases the size of the tire's contact patch with the ground, making for greater traction while climbing or cornering. Meanwhile, the rim width has been followed by a slight tweak to the internal arch's profile, providing even more lateral stiffness. Like the old Flow EX rims, Stan's NoTubes uses 6061 aluminum, and it's been drilled for 32 spokes with no eyelets. The EXs are laced with 2.0/1.7/2.0 butted steel spokes and alloy nipples.


That lacing affixes the hubs to Stan's 3.30 HD hubset, which house smooth-spinning chromoly cartridge bearings that ride on lightweight 7075 alloy axles. The rear hub body features large, 58mm flanges. Meanwhile, the drive side houses a hardened 30-point engagement ring, while the non-drive side is machined to reduce weight. The front hub also gets a 58mm flange in order to balance strength and weight. The freehub is aluminum and it's compatible with Shimano and SRAM cassettes, and a SRAM XD 1x freehub body is available separately.


The Stan's Flow EX Wheelset - 26in comes in one color and includes Stan's rim tape and valve stems installed for instant use — just add tires, sealant, and air. The front hub ships with a 20mm axle and the rear is a standard QR. End caps are available separately to convert front to either 12mm and 15mm axles.


Material
[rim] 6061 alloy
Rim Width
[intermal] 25.5 mm, [external] 29.1 mm
Front Hub
Stan's 3.30 HD
Front Hub Type
20mm thru-axle
Rear Hub
Stan's 3.30 HD
Rear Hub Type
12x142mm thru-axle
Spokes
2.0/1.7/2.0 butted
Spoke Nipple Material
alloy
Front Spoke Count
32
Rear Spoke Count
32
Brake Compatibility
disc brake only
Rotor Compatibility
6-bolt
Complete Set Weight
1780 g
Recommended Use
trail, all-mountain, freeride
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year

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