Grit: The Grit is my endurance and racing MTB wheel. If you ride long, fast, hilly trail rides, race XC or Marathon, or are weight and performance oriented, these are for you. These are among the lightest XC wheels you can get, and I did not skimp on the width to do it! In fact with a 28mm internal width these are perhaps the widest and lightest XC rims out there. Comparable to the Enve M525 in weight, but much wider internal, and to the M630 in dimensions, but much lighter. The Grit can be set up for trail riding with a chunky tire on your trail bike by adding a cushcore (not included) and still being XC lights, or setup for full on race day without a liner. If you are looking for a gravity oriented wheel, check out the Huck. If you need a 27.5 XC (light) wheel, I use the Xplor+ for that.
The Grit embraces the "wider is better" philosophy at 30mm deep, 28mm internal, 34mm external dimensions, with a strong, shallow hookless bead. The squared off bead leading edge increases the impact resistance of the rim for when you are running those low XC race pressures. The Grit is laced 28 hole 3-cross because that is what you want in an MTB wheel. I could build these with 24 spokes and they would hold up, but when you put on a modern width tire with lots of grip, the tire will start to overpower the spokes and the flex while turning will result in vague steering, which you don't want. The Grit tracks precisely and just plain rips all day. At 1275gr (DT 240) to 1375gr (DT350) you won't find anything as light and versatile with comparable performance.
For 2021, rims are now constructed using graphene doped Toray T800 carbon fiber. Graphene doping is a new process using wherein a very small amount of graphene (under 2%) is added to the carbon matrix during processing. Scientific testing has demonstrated significant increases in strength and impact resistance results from the graphene doping process. Our testing has shown this to be true in practice, allowing pretty significant weight reductions in the rim construction.
If you ride a Microspline Shimano 12 speed drivetrain, check out about the XTR and M900 hubs I have. Straight pull, gorgeous, amazing quality, and at two good price points.
All wheels come tubeless taped with premium alloy valve stems installed, ready for you to mount tubeless tires. Through axles are not provided with wheels as they are part of the bike frame system.
Went from Roval Traverse carbon wheels set up with Maxxis Minion/Aggressor to Grit with P321 hubs and Vittoria Barzo/Mezcal on my Yeti SB130 and lost 3 lbs of rotational weight in the process. Granted the Rovals had 30mm internal width to 28mm on the Grit, but I don’t feel that 2mm of difference. It feels like a completely different bike; just quicker in every aspect. This is my second wheel set from Jerry and probably won’t be my last. Can’t recommend highly enough.
United StatesI absolutely love the look and the feel of these wheels.
United StatesI wanted to race before I review this wheel grit. Excellent sensation, I broke 10mph on my 8mile first lap. Time was limited before race but Jerry was very fast build them. Shipped just in time before Texas ice age happened.
United StatesBeen riding the new 2020 GRIT wheels on my trail bike for a few weeks now and they are outstanding. I love that I can get a nice full profile out of a 2.4 WT tire on a race weight wheel set. Wish I had done this a long time ago. Thanks Jerry!
CanadaWow! What a light XC wheelset! 1415 grams on my kitchen scale! I shaved 370 gr from my XC bike that’s got 23mm inner aluminum rim. The wheels are beautiful! High quality for sure!Put my Race King tires on them and could easily inflate them. Unfortunately, I can’t ride my bike; one foot of snow! Winter is going to be long now! I can’t wait to race these wheels!
