PRODUCT DETAILS
Hand-assembled in our operations in Ireland & championed by World Cup-proven downhill athletes, the SILT Alloy Downhill Range is developed with a "fit & forget" slogan. So, you can go ALL-OUT ATTACK with the knowledge that you'll be backed round every turn.
Built around 3° pawl J-Bend hubs, hardened (welded) 6069 alloy rims, and Alpina Extralite stainless steel spokes with secure-lock brass nipples, our Downhill Wheelsets are ready for riding anywhere.
Specification
Built in collaboration with World Cup riders, our Downhill Range delivers an optimized strength-to-weight ratio. Engineered to remain robust yet compliant, it performs reliably when the trails get rough and demanding.
SILT Downhill Alloy Specification Table
| SPECIFIC | HEADING 2 |
|---|---|
| Discipline | Downhill |
| Material | Hardened 6069 (Welded) Alloy |
| Type | Clincher - Tubeless Ready (Mini-Hook Rim Design) |
| Rim Width (INT) | 30mm |
| Rim Width (EXT) | 35mm |
| Spoke Type | Alpina Extralite (Stainless Steel) |
| Spoke Pattern | 3-Cross / 2-Cross, 32h Rear, 28h Front |
| Weight Limit (Rider+Bike+Kit) | Total combined weight limit is 130kg |
Hardened Alloy Rims
Hardened, welded 6069 alloy rims form the backbone of our Downhill Alloy wheelsets. Fitted with refreshed stickers and tested on the world's toughest trails, they are built to last.
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- Hardened 6069 (Welded) alloy rims
- Asymmetric Design for more even spoke tensions
- Wheels come with a tubeless-ready design straight out of the box; no extra setup is required.
- Ramped Rim Bed for easy tyre fitting
- 30mm Internal rim profile
- 35mm External rim profile
Lightning-Fast Hubs
Featuring a 3° 120-point engagement J-Bend pawl hub with steel TPI performance bearings, the SILT Downhill Range is built for rapid engagement and proven reliability.
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- J-bend hub design offers easier maintenance and increased strength/reliability.
- High-speed Pawl system (3 by 3 system)
- High-quality TPI Stainless Steel Bearings (1x Contact & 1x Non-Contact Seal, increases rolling speed & resists water penetration)
- Boost: Front 110x20mm x Rear 148x12mm
- Super Boost Rear: 157x12mm
Spokes & Nipples
Italian-made Alpina Extralite spokes and a secure-lock brass nipple design gives our Downhill Alloys a spoke system that's strong, dependable, and tuned for aggressive performance.
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- Utilizing high-strength Italian-made stainless steel Alpina Extralite Spokes, the Downhill Alloys offer all-weather reliability & unparalleled durability.
- An asymmetrical rim design delivers more even spoke tensions, which improves overall ride durability and power transfer.
- 32-hole 3-Cross Rear / 28-hole 2-Cross Front spoke combination optimizes strength and compliance, enabling increased traction