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e-bike, HTZ, Latest News, Reviews, wheels, wtb - February 23, 2023

[Tested] WTB HTZ i30 Wheelset

In the Fall, WTB announced a very burly e-bike specific wheelset dubbed the HTZ i30. Of course, nothing is stopping you – or anyone for that matter – from running them on a fully human powered bike, but the added reinforcement, extra material and strength is all aimed at combatting the additional punishment that wheels on e-bikes see due to the added 20-30 pounds of chassis weight. In any case, I’ve had these wheels bolted up to my Trek Rail since September and wanted to pass on my thoughts on how they’ve been working out… Details 29″ and Mullet configurations

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e-bike, HTZ i30, News, wtb - October 4, 2022

[First Look] WTB’s E-Bike Specific HTZ i30 Wheelset

Today WTB has announced an all new wheelset specifically aimed at the unique demands brought about by the additional weight and forces applied by e-bikes. Dubbed the HTZ i30, the wheelset is reinforced at the rims, hubs and spokes in a handful of interesting ways. They sent us a sample set for long term testing, so expect a comprehensive review in the coming months, but for now here is the quick and dirty… Details 29″ and Mullet configurations 30mm inner diamter rim 2.3/2.0 spokes XD, HG and MicroSpline drivers available 42 points of contact (8.5º engagement) Heat treated steel freehub

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Reviews, Tires, wtb - August 13, 2022