Backbone Wheelset (27.5") Approach Hubs by White Industries
The Backbone is a bombproof 32mm internal 27.5 trail wheelset mountain bike wheelset. We improve the stiffness, strength and longevity of a wheel by using an asymmetric (ASYM) rim design than improves spoke tension balance by up to 30%. On the trail, this translates to balanced handling you can rely on in even the ruggedest of terrain. With a 30mm internal width it’s perfect for wide trail tires.
All Astral wheels feature a Tubeless Easy rim profile for painless tire installation and are hand-built in Eugene Oregon by people that care.
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Build Specifications:
Astral Approach Hub by White Industries Build
- 27.5" - Hookless, ASYM, tubeless ready
- Rim Depth: 20mm Tubeless Clincher
- Rim Width: [ex] 36.3mm, [in] 32mm
- Tire size recommendation: See chart in product images
- Weight: 1795g
- Spoke count: 28/28
- Spoke type: Sapim Race, Round
- Bearing: Enduro Stainless
- Front Axle Options: Boost, 15mm/Boost
- Rear Axle Options: Boost, 142mm TA/ 135mm QR
- Freehub Options: Shimano 10/11 spd,or SRAM XD
- Freehub Material: CNC machined, case hardened steel, electroless nickel plated
- Hub Body: Center Lock, CNC machined in Petaluma CA by White Industries
- Includes: Taped for tubeless, tubeless valves and Astral's Certainty
*We do our best to ship your wheel order ASAP, but because many wheel orders are built to order, please allow up to one week for shipment once your order is processed. Custom orders like color decals may take up to one week.
