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Novatec Diablo wheels


NOVATEC'S BROAD DIABLO rims have a 23mm inner width that'll happily support even the biggest 2,4in tyre without pinching it. The 32-spoke build, stout hubs aid tough rims mean the wheels are relatively heavy but the multi-point freehub pick-up is almost instant, which boosts responsiveness.

We beat the crap out of them all last year and despite repeated pinch flats and rim dings they're not dented or even scuffed, and we've seen the maddest pro riders have a similarly unscathed time on them.

They've never missed a beat in terms of bearing or build tension reliability either, and they come with a full selection of axle adaptors, 9mm and 10mm QRskewers, and spare spokes as standard. You'll have to buy your own tubeless kit though.

Weight: 1,790g (810g F, 980g R)
Rim: 23/28,5
Freehub lag: 5°
Tubeless type: ready
Sizes: 650b, 29in
Options: QR/15/20mm F, QR135x10/135x12/142x12mm R
XD: Yes

PRICE 720$


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