Serpentine Wheelset, 29", Astral Approach hubs

The Serpentine is a bombproof 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 precise handling you can rely on. Add a 32mm internal width for ideal support of fat rubber. 

All Astral wheels feature a Tubeless Easy rim profile for painless tire installation and are hand-built by people that care.

Need a special build? We can do that. Contact us for dream-builds or rebuilds and we’ll make it happen. Services also available through dealers.

"My favorite alloy wheelset"

"One of my very favorite wheels for a hardtail."

-Steve, Hardtail Party

Build Specifications:

Astral Approach Hub Build

• 29" Alloy Clincher- ASYM
• Rim Depth: 20mm asymmetric [ASYM]
• Rim Width: [ex] 36mm, [in] 32mm
• Tubeless ready
• Weight: 1845g
• Brake type: Disc brake, Center Lock
• Spoke count/ lacing pattern:  28H/28H, 2x
• Spoke type: Sapim Race, Round   
• Hubs: Astral Approach made by White Industries
• Hub body: CNC machined in Petaluma, California by White Industries
• Bearing: Enduro precision steel
  
• Front Axle Options: Boost (15mm,12mm)/15mm/12mm/9mm
• Rear Axle Options: Boost 148mm, Boost 141mm QR/142mm/135mm
• Freehub Options:  Shimano HG11, SRAM XDR, Shimano Micro Spline
• Freehub Material: CNC machined, case hardened steel, electroless nickel plated
• Tire size recommendation: See chart in product images
  
• Includes: Taped for tubeless, tubeless valves and Astral's Certainty