The Specialized Traverse HD i9 Carbon Front Wheel is built for riders who demand uncompromising strength, control, and precision on the most aggressive terrain. Whether you’re sending bike park laps, charging technical trails, or racing World Cup downhill, this wheel is designed to perform at the highest level.
Crafted with Specialized’s strongest carbon rim design, offset spoke drilling, and front-specific layup, the Traverse HD i9 delivers a smoother, more controlled ride while maintaining maximum impact resistance. Its Flat Top bead profile virtually eliminates pinch flats, requiring 85% more force to “snake bite” compared to traditional round beads.
Laced to an Industry Nine 1/1 hub, the Traverse HD i9 offers lightning-fast 4° engagement thanks to its six-pawl drive system and 45-tooth drivering. This means immediate power transfer for technical climbing, ratcheting through tricky sections, and explosive acceleration when you need it most.
Tubeless-ready and insert-compatible, the wheel also features the ingenious Roval ThreadBed Valve for easier setup, better sealing, and reduced clogging. Backed by a lifetime warranty and a 2-year “It Happens” crash replacement program, the Traverse HD i9 is a wheel that inspires confidence on every ride.
Specifications:
- Wheel Size: 29”
- Rim Material: Carbon (asymmetric, zero bead hook, tubeless-compatible)
- Internal Rim Width: 30mm
- External Rim Width: 40mm
- Rim Depth: 24mm
- Hub: Industry Nine 1/1, J-Bend, 6-bolt, 110x15mm
- Engagement: 90 POE / 4°
- Spokes: Sapim D-Light J-Bend, 28 count
- Nipple: Sapim Secure Lock Alloy, 18mm
- Tire Size: 2.3” – 2.6” (max pressure 40 psi)
- Weight: 812g (front)
- Lifetime warranty + 2-year crash replacement coverage
- Tubeless-ready and compatible with tire inserts
- Extras: Tubeless tape, threaded valve stem, spare spoke & nipple kit, endcaps