![]() ![]() But, for the privilege of riding the Pro wheels, I have to pay an additional 400 USD. They even look almost identical when mounted on a bike and share the same rim profile and i29 width. Both wheels use the same guts in terms of the hub drivers and bearings. According to Bontrager both the Pro and Elite carbon rims are identical in terms of impact strength. You see, Bontrager is also releasing some higher-end Line Pro Carbon wheels today and I can't wrap my head around them. I left them in for this round and have already had the tires on and off a few times with no issues. Either they've never had a problem and these rim strips are endlessly awesome or there's an abject refusal to work on bikes with Bontrager rims because one of these strips may be involved. The worst part is that there seem to be two categories of riders. It's a double-edged sword as the rim strip absolutely aids with tubeless inflation when it's not helping the neighbourhood kids learn an exciting new arrangement of curse words. In general, my experience with Bontrager's rubber rim strip has been good but I know more than a few experienced bike-wrenchers that have tossed them and I have also had a singular experience that almost resulted in tire (and rim) fire. It is a damn good thing that these rims practically inflate the tires themselves because I really can't stop myself singing, but check yourself a moment before getting too excited. My general aversion to carbon is well documented and multi-fold but the newest factor, thanks to Santa Cruz, is that I can't work on anything carbon without singing Boy George. *The actual quote adds the cop-out, ".Bontrager has ever tested–not just from Bontrager, but from any manufacturer" Almost twice the impact strength thanks to a new shape, shallower profile, and a doubled-up hook wall. While smashing rims all day sounds like tremendous fun, the results, even just compared to the past Bontrager carbon rims are impressive. That powerful claim is accompanied by a powerful new tool, a mean-as-f*** looking impact anvil that the folks at Bontrager built to smash their rims and everyone else's. ![]() from any manufacturer*" is a powerful claim. After the Oprah's Couch moment that was their WaveCel release, it's understandable that the Bontrager Line Elite and Line Pro carbon wheels are receiving more muted marketing but "strongest carbon mountain bike wheels. Wilhelm by name for his involvement in the new carbon wheels of which they are obviously really excited. Pandering aside, Bontrager has also shouted out Mr. ![]() I understand that he's ruggedly handsome in a Hemsworth-esque way, smart like Will Hunting, and the absolute best person to green light the 29 x 3" SE5 and SE3 Bontrager tires I've been dreaming about for a couple of years‽ I've never met Bontrager's Graham Wilhelm, who happens to be the mustachioed monarch in charge of their wheel & tire program. ![]()
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