“We received a set of Bontrager XXX TLR 29 Disc wheels last week, and are about to put them to test. One of the easiest ways to improve the performance of your bike is to upgrade your wheels. So if you’re after a set of light weight race wheels, why not try the same ones that Trek Factory racers like Bec Henderson and Dan MacDonnell use?

The hubs have DT Swiss internals, so can change from 9mm to QR15 up front, and 135 QR to 142×12 in the back. Our setup is ready for a 10sp cassette, but you can get an XX1 driver too. Straight pull bladed spokes are laced to the offset rim bed, so the spoke tension is more even. The wheels are built in the USA. With the Bontrager rim strips the wheels inflated with a track pump with Bontrager’s own Tubeless Ready tyres – no air lost in 9 days so far.

At 1380grams they are light! They do have an 86kg rider weight limit, but if you’re keen to shed weight of your 29er, and improve performance by going for a fast engaging hub and an easy tubeless setup – these could be for you. Full review in Issue #141.”