subject: Mountain Bike Wheels [print this page] A trail bike wheel is sometimes composed of a specially-designed wire spoke system that allows for light-weight sturdiness, developed to give perfect performance even under cruel terrains and assorted riding conditions. These wheels are integrated into the off-road bike with dropouts which are held by the bike fork and bike frame.
People who wish to start mountain cycling could be crushed by the options open to them, in terms of what accessories to purchase, and just as importantly, what sorts of parts to use for one's mountain bicycle. Mountain bike wheels supply a good mix of traction, stability, and sturdiness ; and different riding conditions need particular types of mountain bike wheels. Here are just some of the more popular trail bike wheels now available [*CO].
29-inch Wheels
29-inch mountain bicycle wheels are based totally on the widespread 622 millimeter standard. These sorts of wheels are gaining popularity for cross-country and cyclocross mountain bikes, ordinarily used by bigger riders. The 29-inch measurement applies to the diameter of the wheels, which are identical in structure to the 700C half-breed, road, and touring wheels ; although the 29-inchers are structurally bolstered for better sturdiness for off-road terrain riding. The usual 29-incher, together with the rubber tire itself, will have a total diameter of 724 millimeters or 28 [*FR1] inches.
26-inch Wheels
Clincher tires of the 26-inch size have inner tubes. These 26-inchers are the most common choice of wheels for off-road mountain bikes. The wheel structure was based totally on adapted mountain bicycle wheels, which earlier riders took from mountain bicycles of Yank manufacture. 26-inch bike wheels sometimes have rims that are twenty-two inches or 559 millimeters in diameter, and make a total diameter of 665 millimeters or 26.2 inches with the tire attached.
Current tubeless 26-inch wheels are slowly penetrating the market. These new tires agree to the Universal System Tubeless, or UST standards, set by French wheel maker Mavic, along with tire corporations Michelin and Hutchison. As no more inner tubes are used in the tires of these bike wheels, the rider can enjoy more traction and shock absorption, as lower tire pressure will not result in punctures or apartments to the inner tube.
Conversion kits are now available to turn non-UST wheels into tubeless wheels, employing a special tape to close off any holes in wheels with standard edges, and injecting a liquid rubber compound before climbing the tire. UST kits can also improve durability of UST wheels with added sealing capacity in the event of any punctures.
BMX Wheels
BMX wheels are mountain bike wheels with the tiniest diameters. These are designed for smaller and younger bikers, who are afforded better sturdiness at comparatively lower costs. The size can also bear heavier loads and stress due to bike stunts, and reduce rotational force for faster acceleration.
