Crank Brothers Introduces Iodine 29er Wheels

29ers are no longer just for cross country. More and more trail and all mountain bikes are adopting the bigger wheels, and crankbrothers has the perfect wheel choice for these bikes. Introducing the iodine 29er wheelsets.

We addressed the specific needs of the all mountain 29er with a completely redesigned rim profile. Instead of simply using the 26-inch rim profile on a 29-inch wheelset, we went back to the drawing board and created a wheelset that is optimized for 29-inch all mountain riding. The iodine 29er design continues to use the features that made the original crankbrothers wheels so unique.

Crankbrothers wheels are the only sets on the market that have ::twinpair spoke technology, equalizing the load on each side. This stout triangle intersects to a solid, durable rim with no perforations because the spokes attach to a vertical tab that runs along the inner rim. The spokes and nipples come together at the midpoint for easier and accurate tension adjustment. With a redesigned freehub that virtually eliminates failure, these design features create a highly technical, ultra strong wheelset that limits dishing, elevates stiffness, and allows less rolling resistance. Plus, the iodine 29er redesigned rim profile reduces the excess weight typical of a 29er wheelset, while keeping the necessary stiffness and strength for aggressive trail and all mountain riding.

The new crankbrothers iodine all mountain 29er wheelset, available now in
level 2 or 3.

The redesigned 29er rim profile is optimized for aggressive trail and all mountain riding. The thinner rim extrusion minimizes rotational weight for an ideal mix of strength and weight, designed specifically for any 100-130mm full suspension 29er bike.

Buy with confidence knowing that iodine 29er hubs are fully configurable. Front hub adapter kits are included with all iodine 29er wheelsets, and iodine 3 29er rear hubs can be easily adapted to either 10x135 or 12x142 rear spacing (both up and down). Iodine 2 29er rear hubs can be adapted from 142mm down to 135mm, but cannot be adapted from 135mm up to 142mm.

Iodine 2 Specs

weight front/rear	1930g
rim material	6061-t6 aluminum
joint	welded
internal width	21mm
valve hole dia.	6.5mm
braking surface	disc brake only
spokes
material	stainless steel
butting	2.0 / 1.8 / 2.0
number	24
spoke pins	solid orange
nipples
material	7075-t6 aluminum
hubs
front hub shell	2 cartridge bearings
front axle	qr15 or 20mm thru axle 9mm qr kits available
rear hub shell	135mm: 2 cartridge bearings
rear axle length	135mm x 10mm qr or 142mm x 12mm thru axle
freehub material	steel
compatibility
tire	tubeless compatible
recommended tire size	2.3-2.5"
color
rim / nipples	black / black
spoke	silver
hub	silver
quick release	rear split qr included qr's are included to match the hub configuration. they are not included for thru axle hubs.
warranty	2 years
msrp	$650us / €650

Iodine 3 Specs

weight front/rear	1860g
rim material	6061-t6 aluminum
joint	welded
internal width	21mm
valve hole dia.	6.5mm
braking surface	disc brake only
spokes
material	sapim stainless steel
butting	2.0 / 1.8 / 2.0
number	24
spoke pins	hollow iron color
nipples
material	7075-t6 aluminum
hubs
front hub shell	2 cartridge bearings
front axle	qr15 or 20mm thru axle 9mm qr kits available
rear hub shell	4 cartridge bearings
rear axle length	135mm x 10mm qr or 142mm x 12mm thru axle
freehub material	alloy
compatibility
tire	tubeless compatible
recommended tire size	2.3-2.5"
color
rim / spine / nipples	black / iron / iron
spokes	silver
hub	black
quick release	rear split qr included qr's are included to match the hub configuration. they are not included for thru axle hubs.
warranty	2 years
msrp	$950us / €950