Fortus 23W Rear Wheel - Shimano HG Alloy - 6 Bolt

Wheels built around bombproof Hope Pro 5 hubs, machine built then hand finished in Barnoldswick using no nonsense, standard J-bend Sapim Race Stainless Steel spokes and silver brass nipples.

The wheels are available with a choice of Fortus rims, from 23 mm up to 35 mm internal width. Hub options include every mountain bike size we've ever heard of.

The 23W size is for bikes running tyres from 2.0"-2.35".

Hub Spec:
Larger diameter spoke flange, to build a stiffer wheel.
Stainless Steel, sealed cartridge bearings.
Front wheels supplied 15 mm and 20 mm axle conversions.
Choice of 6 colours and all mountain bike hub sizes.

Rim Spec:
Welded and eyeleted 6061 T6 aluminium rim.
Tubeless compatible (requires tape and valves).
25 mm Tape, Valve and wipe included for Tubeless setup

Internal width: 23 mm.
External width: 27.5 mm.
Profile depth: 17 mm.
Recommended tyre width: 2.0” - 2.35”.
Spoke count: 32.

Rim ERD:

• 27.5": 566 mm
• 29": 604 mm

Rim only weight:

• 27.5: 420g
• 29": 450g