Collective Reward #242: We Are One Wanderer Wheelset

Released earlier this year, the We Are One Wanderer Wheels feature Canadian-made carbon rims paired with Industry Nine’s US-made hubs. They share a similar wild, twisted profile as the rest of We Are One’s Convergence lineup, resulting in a rim that, according to We Are One, is stronger and more damped than anything they’ve made before. The twisted profile aligns the nipple bed with the hub flange, creating a linear spoke line and a 360-degree contact point between the nipple and the rim bed. The Wanderer wheels feature 32 spokes on both the front and rear. They have a 27mm internal width suitable for 48mm to 2.6″ tires.

Like the rest of We Are One’s Convergence series, the Wanderer wheels use a layup with ZRT fiber technology from Boston Materials to reinforce key areas. ZRT, or Z-Axis Fiber, is a carbon fiber film used in military and aerospace applications, with vertically aligned fibers at an impressive 13 billion per square meter. As a bonus, it’s made entirely from reclaimed carbon fiber and is fantastic at dissipating mechanical energy and vibration dampening.

I was among a few riders who tested the Wanderer Wheels ahead of their launch and was impressed by their overall durability, compliance, and comfort on back-to-back days of riding. I’ve logged well over 1,000 kilometers on my wheelset, and they continue to spin smoothly and confidently. For bikepackers seeking a reliable wheelset for bikepacking, the Wanderers are a worthy upgrade.

We’re excited to offer one randomly selected Bikepacking Collective member this We Are One Wanderer wheelset for our 242nd Collective Reward giveaway. If you haven’t noticed yet, these wheels are particularly special, and the anodization team at Industry Nine flexed its skills by offering a custom green-to-bronze fade on their aluminum spokes, along with matching custom-anodized Industry Nine Hydra 2 hubs. Valued at $2,199 USD (not including custom anodization), this prize is sure to make one of our supporters very happy. Specs include six-bolt rotors and a SRAM XD freehub. They come taped for tubeless, valves installed, and are ready to rip. Read my written review here and find further details at WeAreOneComposites.com.

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