Industry Nine introduces its 100% made in North America Wheel Lineup

Joining forces from North Carolina to British Columbia, Industry Nine partnered with Canadian carbon manufacturer We Are One Composites to integrate made-in-Canada carbon rims with USA-made i9 Hydra hubs and aluminum spokes. “Cutting edge carbon meets the ground-breaking Industry Nine Hydra hub,” states i9, ushering in its new range of carbon mountain wheels. The collection includes five new carbon rims in three widths totaling 10 wheelset options within five wheelsets: Ultralite 280, Trail 280, Enduro 315, Grade 315, and Enduro 355. Here are all the details.

Similar to the carbon wheels we reviewed from We Are One, the new i9 rims are hand laid in Kamloops, BC. However, they differ in that each of the new wheels feature Industry Nine exclusive layups, molds, and specs, made to compliment Industry Nine’s straight-pull aluminum spoke and direct-thread hub system. Engineered, manufactured, and assembled entirely in North America, the updated wheels feature rim profiles with thicker bead walls to reduce the risk of pinch fats or damage from impacts, and a shallower rim depth to provide compliance and improved tracking in challenging terrain.

With a complete lineup of ten new carbon mountain wheelset variations, the collection offers a range of options for everything from XC to downhill, and can even be specced with standards for drop-bar rigs—Hydra hubs are available in almost every width standard (see our in depth Hydra review for details). The wheels will also be offered in either 24 or 32 spoke counts depending on the application. Here are the details on each:

Ultralight 280 (UL280)

The UL280 is designed to be extremely lightweight and positions for XC racing and only comes in 24 spoke configurations for 29″ tires.

• SIZES 29″
• HOLE COUNT 24
• RIM INNER WIDTH 28mm
• TIRE WIDTH 2.1-2.4″
• SET WEIGHT 1450G

Trail 280 (TR280)

The Trail 280 wheelset was conceived as “a gravity-capable wheelset on a diet” for all day, everyday riding. Like the UL280, it’s only available for 29ers, but it comes in either 24 or 32 spoke options.

• SIZES 29″
• HOLE COUNT 24 or 32
• RIM INNER WIDTH 28mm
• TIRE WIDTH 2.2-2.5″
• SET WEIGHT 29″ 24H 1540G / 29″ 32H 1630G

Enduro 315 and Enduro 355 (EN315 + EN355)

Both the Enduro 315 and Enduro 355 are built for aggressive all-mountain riding, and are probably the most interesting wheelset for bikepacking. The E315 has an inner width of 31.5 for 2.3-2.6″ tires and the 355 has a 35.5 IW for 2.4-3.0″ tires. Both are available in 24 and 32 spoke configurations in 27.5″ or 29er varieties.

• SIZES 27.5″ or 29″
• HOLE COUNT 24 or 32
• RIM INNER WIDTH (EN315) 31.5MM
• RIM INNER WIDTH (EN355) 35.5MM
• TIRE WIDTH (EN315) 2.3-2.6″
• TIRE WIDTH (EN355) 2.4-3.0″
• SET WEIGHT (EN315) 27.5 1600G, 29” 24H 1660G, 29” 32H 1750G
• SET WEIGHT (EN355) 27.5” 1750G, 29” 24H 1710G, 29” 32H 1800G

Grade 315 (GR315)

The Grade 315 has the same inner width as the EN315, but uses a DH-specific carbon layup made for big hits.

• SIZES 27.5″ or 29″
• HOLE COUNT 32
• RIM INNER WIDTH 31.5MM
• TIRE WIDTH 2.3-2.6″

All of the new Industry Nine carbon wheelsets are backed by a Lifetime Warranty. Wheelsets start at $2,250 and are available now. Find out more over at IndustryNine.com.

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