Rims

The EWS is strict—break certain parts and you DNF. The rule's meant to encourage sensible management of equipment, but it's also tipped the balance in favor of toughness and reliability. Enter the Reserve 30. Its 30mm internal width supports a 2.3-2.5" tire, and the thick rim beads stand up to the abuse of tough, rocky, steep tracks ridden at elite speed. While DH rims see greater single impacts, nothing beats the full weekend of regular abuse that an EWS race dishes out, to say nothing of the infamous 'Anti-Grip' and the rocks buried within the moondust in the Andes of Chile.

The Deal is the answer to a wider format rim that gives the ultimate stability and traction. Perfectly suited for Ripmos and other all mountain bikes. With such a large tire contact patch, you'll never need to worry about losing traction. Try them, you will become converted!

Triad is the answer to a wider format rim that gives the ultimate stability and traction. Perfectly suited for Ripmos and other all mountain bikes. With such a large tire contact patch, you'll never need to worry about losing traction. Try them, you will become converted!

The Convert is the answer to a wider format rim that gives the ultimate stability and traction. Perfectly suited for Ripmos and other all mountain bikes. With such a large tire contact patch, you'll never need to worry about losing traction. Try them, you will become converted! The tires WAO recommend are a range from 2.5 - 3 515g for the 29er

Ibis S35 Alloy rims are available in 2 sizes, and have a sev­en-year war­ran­ty. If it’s their fault, they will replace the rim at no cost (spokes and labor not included). Ibis also offers a low cost “acci­dent replace­ment” pro­gram, just in case you dri­ve your bike into the garage…