SRAMs new ROAM 50 – a true mountain biker’s wheel set
After the overhaul of the ROAM 60 wheel set, SRAM now announced an updated version of their ROAM 50 wheels, featuring all-new carbon rims. According to SRAM, the 1,655g wheelset is a perfect all rounder and “a true mountain biker’s wheel set” – we’re looking forward to get our hands on it! For more information, have a look at this press release directly from SRAM:
SRAM’s extremely versatile trail wheel extends its reach this year by adding a carbon rim to the mix. Backed by the rapid engagement of our DOUBLE TIME
hub, the new ROAM 50’s stiffer, wider-profile carbon rim offers a whole new level of responsiveness, predictability and speed to every ride. The new ROAM 50 is a true mountain biker’s wheel set, whether you’re racing the clock, your friends, the setting sun—or just out enjoying the view.
Features and benefits
- Fully featured carbon wheels designed for trail riders
- 25 mm internal rim width
- Hookless, tubeless-ready rim
- DOUBLE TIME hubs for quick engagement
- Includes 6-color sticker pack to match your wheels to your bike—Red/Blue/ Green/Yellow/Orange/Red-Orange
- Entirely designed and manufactured by SRAM
Die SRAM ROAM 50 im Detail
Sizes: 29″
Spoke Count: 24
Spoke Pattern: 2 Cross
Spoke Type: Bladed, Double-Butted 2.0 mm to 1.8 mm
Finish: Unidirectional carbon fiber / matte clear coat / bake-on labels / decal pack included
Internal rim width:25 mm
Hubs: DOUBLE TIME—Four pawl, SPEEDBALL sealed cartridge bearings, 6-bolt disc
Rim: Carbon Clincher, hookless tubeless-ready asymmetrical profile
External Nipples: Aluminium
Weight: F: 765 g / R: 890 g
Price: F: € 653 / R: € 763
Compatibility
Cassette: SRAM XD, SRAM / Shimano MTB
Front axle:
- QR
- 15x100mm – regular or torque caps
- BOOST 15x110mm – regular or torque caps
- Predictive Steering
Rear axle:
- QR
- 12x142mm
- BOOST 12x148mm
- End caps available separately for QR and 12x135mm
SRAM ROAM 50 technologies
SOLO SPOKE
DOUBLE TIME
SPEEDBALL
SIDE SWAP
XD driver body
CARBON TUNED
BOOST
PREDICTIVE STEERING
For more information head to sram.com