The Traverse HD is the strongest carbon trail wheel we've ever tested, engineered for those who live to send it — maybe harder than they should. Designed to handle big hits and rowdy lines, the Traverse HD 240 DEG is built to keep rolling no matter how hard you charge.
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1,795g / 1,682g (29"/29+27.5"): Built to survive the hardest lines.
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DT Swiss 240 DEG Hubs: 90T Ratchet DEG (Drag Elimination Technology) — 0.4° engagement.
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24mm Hookless Carbon Rims: 30mm internal width, asymmetric layup, ultra-strong.
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Mixed Wheel Compatible: 29" rear, or 29"/27.5" rear setup.
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28H Front / 32H Rear: Reinforced rear wheel for enduro abuse.
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DT Swiss Revolite Spokes: 1:1 three-cross rear lacing for durability.
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Butcher Grid Trail T9: 29x2.4" TLR designed, 2.3"–2.6" approved.
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E-Bike Approved: Built for e-MTB abuse too.
Use: Enduro / Trail. Weight limit: 275 lbs / 125 kg.
Survival of the Strongest
The Traverse HD is the strongest carbon trail wheel Specialized has ever tested. Built for riders who charge harder than they should — big hits, rowdy lines, the kind of abuse that breaks lesser wheels.
DT Swiss 240 DEG Hubs
90T Ratchet DEG (Drag Elimination Technology) — 0.4° engagement, the fastest-engaging hub in the DT Swiss lineup. Ratchet EXP system eliminates drag for instant response. 6-bolt disc, SRAM XD.
24mm Hookless Carbon Rims
Traverse HD asymmetric carbon, 24mm depth, 40mm external / 30mm internal width. Hookless construction for maximum strength and impact resistance. 28H front / 32H rear.
Mixed Wheel Compatible
Rear rim fits both 29" and 27.5" setups — 1,795g for 29" / 1,682g for 29"/27.5" configuration.
Butcher Grid Trail T9
29x2.4" TLR designed for aggressive trail riding. Approved for 2.3"–2.6" tire widths. Max 40psi tubeless or tubes.
Rims
Wheel Size / ETRTO
Front: 29" / 622mm — Rear: 29" / 622mm or 27.5" / 584mm
Tubeless Compatibility
Yes
Brake Compatibility
Disc (6-Bolt)
Rim Construction
Carbon Clincher Hookless
Valve Stem
Roval Thread Bead, 37mm Standard Presta
Front Rim
Traverse HD Asymmetric Carbon 29" — Depth: 24mm, External Width: 40mm, Internal Width: 30mm, Bead Hook Width: 5mm, 28H
Rear Rim
Traverse HD Asymmetric Carbon 29" (WC037-3) / 27.5" (WC041-3) — Depth: 24mm, External Width: 40mm, Internal Width: 30mm, Bead Hook Width: 5mm, 32H
Hubs
Front Hub
DT Swiss 240 J-Bend, 6-Bolt, 15x110mm Boost
Front Hub Bearing
DT Swiss Stainless Steel — DS & NDS: 1728 (17 × 28 × 7mm)
Rear Hub
DT Swiss 240 J-Bend, 6-Bolt, 12x148mm Boost
Rear Freehub Body
DT Swiss Ratchet DEG, 90T — SRAM XD
Rear Hub Bearing
DT Swiss Stainless Steel — DS & NDS: 1526 (15 × 26 × 7mm)
Spokes & Nipples
Front Spokes
DT Swiss Revolite, 28H
Rear Spokes
DT Swiss Revolite, 32H
Front Lacing
Two-Cross / Two-Cross (1:1), Tucked
Rear Lacing
Three-Cross / Three-Cross (1:1), Tucked
Nipples
DT Swiss Pro Lock, Hexagonal, Alloy
Tire Info
Design Tire
Butcher Grid Trail T9 TLR, 29 x 2.4
Approved Tire Widths
2.3" – 2.6"
Max Pressure
Tubeless: 40psi / Tubes: 40psi
Weight
Wheelset Weight
1,795g (29" — with tape and valves) / 1,682g (29"/27.5" — with tape and valves)
Front Weight
780g (with tape and valves)
Rear Weight
1,015g (29" — with tape and valves) / 902g (27.5" — with tape and valves)
General
Warranty
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Weight Limit
275 lbs / 125 kg
Extras
4 Extra Spokes and Nipples, 31mm OD End Caps