It may seem like most advancements in the industry are happening at the high end of the spectrum (read $$$), but there are a number of new products aimed at producing the best bang for the buck. Take the new Stan’s S1 wheel range. The aluminum wheels are designed with similar profiles as their MK3 wheelsets but with slightly thicker wall thicknesses. The result is possibly even a more durable wheelset that is even more affordable, and available in six different widths…
Right off the bat, we’ve already had a positive experience with the Stan’s Baron wheelset after an enjoyable spin up a mountain on the new Niner JET 9. At that point the wheels were still sort of a “secret” but we were told that it was a sign of things to come. As it turns out, the Baron was the first of 6 new aluminum rims all with a sleeved, eyeleted, aluminum construction with different widths to fit the current tires on the market according to their Wide Right system.
On the larger end of the spectrum, Stan’s offers the Sentry, Baron, and Major at 32, 35, and 38mm internal width. That works out to 2.5-3″, 2.8-3.2″, and 3.0-3.5″ according to their Wide Right nomenclature.
For the non-plussed among u, the Crest, Arch, and Flow will also be offered in the S1 series with 26, 29, and 32mm internal widths. These rims are meant for 2.0-2.25, 2.25-2.5, and 2.35-2.8″ respectively.
Each wheelset is built with Sapim Race Black spokes (2.0/1.8/2.0mm) with Secure Lock Brass Silver Nipples, and of course ships with Stan’s tubeless tape and valves. All six use Stan’s patented Bead Socket Technology and will be built with Neo hubs which can adapt to most of the current hub standards on the market. Shipping in Spring 2017, all wheelsets will sell for $455.
Crest S1 Wheelset
- Use: Aggressive Cross Country and Trail
- Internal Rim Width: 23mm
- Optimal Tire Size: 2.0 to 2.25-inch
- Hubs: Stan’s Neo 32-hole Front, 32-hole Rear
- Spokes/Nipples: Sapim Race Black 2.0/1.8/2.0mm, Secure Lock Brass Silver Nipples
- Wheel Sizes and Weights: 26-inch (1,649g ), 27.5-inch (1,731g), and 29-inch (1,813g)
- MSRP: $455 US
Arch S1 Wheelset
- Use: Trail and Enduro
- Internal Rim Width: 26mm
- Optimal Tire Size: 2.25 to 2.5-inch
- Hubs: Stan’s Neo 32-hole Front, 32-hole Rear
- Spokes/Nipples: Sapim Race Black 2.0/1.8/2.0mm, Secure Lock Brass Silver Nipples
- Wheel Sizes and Weights: 27.5-inch (1,882g) and 29-inch (1,974g)
- MSRP: $455 US
Flow S1 Wheelset
- Use: Aggressive Trail, All Mountain, Enduro, and Downhill
- Internal Rim Width: 29mm
- Optimal Tires Size: 2.35 to 2.8-inch
- Hubs: Stan’s Neo 32-hole Front, 32-hole Rear
- Spokes/Nipples: Sapim Race Black 2.0/1.8/2.0mm, Secure Lock Brass Silver Nipples
- Wheel Sizes and Weights: 27.5-inch (2,034g), and 29-inch (2,134g)
- MSRP: $455 US
Sentry S1 Wheelset
- Use: Plus Tire Performance and Adventure
- Internal Rim Width: 32mm
- Optimal Tire Size: 2.5 to 3.0-inch
- Hubs: Stan’s Neo 32-hole Front, 32-hole Rear
- Spokes/Nipples: Sapim Race Black 2.0/1.8/2.0mm, Secure Lock Brass Silver Nipples
- Wheel Sizes and Weights: 26-inch (1,972g), 27.5-inch (2,034g), and 29-inch (2,134g)
- MSRP: $455 US
Baron S1 Wheelset
- Use: Plus Tire Performance, Adventure, and Trail
- Internal Rim Width: 35mm
- Optimal Tire Size: 2.8 to 3.2-inch
- Hubs: Stan’s Neo 32-hole Front, 32-hole Rear
- Spokes/Nipples: Sapim Race Black 2.0/1.8/2.0mm, Secure Lock Brass Silver Nipples
- Wheel Sizes and Weights: 26-inch (1,998g), 27.5-inch (2,060g), and 29-inch (2,162g)
- MSRP: $455 US
Major S1 Wheelset
- Use: Plus Tire Adventure and Trail
- Internal Rim Width: 38mm
- Optimal Tire Size: 3.0 to 3.5-inch
- Hubs: Stan’s Neo 32-hole Front, 32-hole Rear
- Spokes/Nipples: Sapim Race Black 2.0/1.8/2.0mm, Secure Lock Brass Silver Nipples
- Wheel Sizes and Weights: 26-inch (2,030g), 27.5-inch (2,094g), and 29-inch (2,198g).
- MSRP: $455 US
