Tailwind carbon mountain bike rims are developed using advanced Computational Modeling techniques, optimizing the rim profiles for maximum performance and durability on rough terrain. In short:
The Tailwind MTB line consists of two series of rims that will take your riding experience to new heights: the FX SLS30 and the FX WLS30.
The FX SLS30 is a true all-rounder. From XC marathon use to Down Country and All-Mountain: the versatile SLS30 is always ready for it. A fine, rock-solid all-rounder.
The WLS30, with its unique waved profile, offers significant advantages for off-road adventures. The wave pattern reinforces integrity and increases radial compliance, improving impact resistance and control over your bike, ensuring a smoother ride on even the roughest trails.
Tailwind wheels are built as standard with DT Swiss 240EXP hubs and steel Sapim spokes, Erase hubs with Berd spokes or HW hubs with Carbon spokes. For fully custom wheels with Tailwind rims, please refer to
our custom wheel building company Wheel-Tec.
FX SLS30 in general:
36mm Width Ext / 30mm Width Int / 2.3-2.4"mm tires
Model details:
FX SLS30: 22mm Depth / 350g
The FX SLS30 is a true all-rounder. From XC marathon use to Down Country and All-Mountain, the versatile SLS30 is up for it. The ideal companion for XC races and marathons. Whether you want to ride your local lap, an XC marathon or a Transalp. The SLS30 will make you feel at home, on any terrain.
The FX SLS series is only available in one (internal) width size and profile height, see specs.
deployment
Discipline | XC | DC | AM |
---|---|---|---|
WLS | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | - |
SLS | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
WLS30 in General:
35mm Width Ext / 30mm Width Int / 2.3-2.4" tires
Model details:
WLS30: 25-20mm Depth / 320g
Tailwind's new WLS series offers an innovative experience. With a waved rim design for added aerodynamic benefits and increased radial compliance, these rims take performance to the next level. Their high-volume multi-purpose design is optimized for outstanding performance with both wider road tires from 28 mm and up and gravel tires. Tailwind WLS wheels are designed to get the maximum potential out of your bike, so you can enjoy top performance and reliability no matter the terrain.
The FX WLS series is only available in one (internal) width size and profile height, see specs.
Applying the latest techniques creates an extra-light construction while maintaining rigidity.
The superlative. Space-age technology (including in-mold technology) and the latest resins (resin & fiber), allowing us to work even more thin-walled (lighter) without sacrificing structural rigidity.
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