Name: Dirt Hoops Carbon
Brand: Curve Cycling
SKU: CC_DH_650_35_12/12_MS
Price: 2499.0 AUD
Availability: InStock

Hoops for Dirt

Our 29" wheels have a reputation for taking riders on some grand adventures, from XC sprints to 5,000 km expeditions. With our Dirt Hoops, we've combined excellence from our previous off-road wheels with new technology to bring you wheels that outperform in the burgeoning worlds of dirt riding and racing.

Dirt Hoops Specs

DIRT HOOPS WIDE 35	29" / 27.5" 700c / 650b
Rim Only Specifications :	Profile: 28 mm x 35 mm Internal Width: 25 mm Weight: 385 g / 365 g ERD*: 584 (29"/700c) / 547 (27.5"/650b)
Wheelset Specification:	Weight: 1470 g / 1430 g Spoke L. F&R NDS: 298 mm / 278 mm Spoke L. F&R DS: 296 mm / 276 mm Max Pressure: 60 PSI (Max 35 psi recommended) Max Riding Weight: 120 kg
Intended Use:	Condition 3: Cross Country Mountain Bike

DIRT HOOPS WIDER 40	29" / 27.5" 700c / 650b
Rim Only Specifications :	Profile: 28 mm x 40 mm Internal Width: 30 mm Weight : 440 g / 420 g ERD*: 584 (29"/700c) / 547 (27.5"/650b)
Wheelset Specification:	Weight: 1595 g Spoke L. F&R NDS: 298 mm Spoke L. F&R DS: 296 mm Max Pressure: 60 PSI (Max 35 psi recommended) Max Riding Weight: 120 kg
Intended Use:	Condition 4: All Mountain

ALL WHEELSETS USE:	(See FAQs for more info)
	Hubs: DT Swiss 350SP CL 28H/28H Spokes: Sapim CX-Ray Straight Pull Nipples: Sapim Polyax Secure Lock, Brass, 14 mm

Mo-Spo Tech

Moulded spoke hole technology allows us to reinforce the spoke hole and nipple bed area yet reduce the bulk of unnecessary material in between spoke holes. The result is a light rim, with no compromise on strength.

Chunky Hookless Bead

We’ve increased the impact strength of our hookless rims by widening the Dirt Hoops hookless bead with a chunky 5mm foundation.

Tubeless Ready

Tubeless tyres for bicycles have been one of the greatest improvements to overall ride quality and reliability. Setting your Dirt Hoops up tubeless will help reduce pinch flats and punctures, decrease rolling resistance and increase control.

DT Swiss hubs & Sapim CX-Ray spokes

Our favourite hub/spoke combination, the DT Swiss 350 Centre Lock Straight Pull hub and Sapim CX-Ray Aero Bladed spoke. It is a fine example of a balance between weight, reliability and performance when paired with Curve rims. This combination has proven itself time and again under the harshest conditions and treatment, we can throw at it.

What else?

Dirt Hoops wheelsets arrive tubeless-ready, with tubeless rim tape, valves and centre-lock rotor lockings. Simply install tubeless-ready tyres, sealant and inflate with a tubeless floor pump (In most cases a compressor is unnecessary). Then go ride!

FAQs

What tyres can I run?	So many choices! A 25 mm internal rim typically works well within a range of tyre sizes from 1.75" - 2.5" (45 mm - 64 mm). A 30mm internal rim typically works well within a range of tyre sizes from 2.3" - 3" (58 mm to 76 mm). Some narrower tyres on wider rims will square off too much, and some wider tyres on narrower rims will fold and squirm due to lack of sidewall support. This is more common at the extremes (eg a knobby 45 mm on 25 mm internal width).
Which Rim Width Should I Pick?	If you're after a light XC-oriented or Gravel+ wheel and don't see yourself running a tyre larger than 2.25", go for the "Wide 35" version (25mm internal). If your riding is a bit more demanding than XC, or if you want to run chunkier rubber (up to 3.0"), then go for the "Wider 40" (30mm internal) version.
Why brass nipples?	Although brass nipples are slightly heavier than alloy nipples, they are far less likely to suffer corrosion and premature failure. They are durable, serviceable and ideal for extended usage
Can I customise the build?	Definitely. Dirt Hoops are available as a rim-only option. You can then configure your wheels any way you want. As long as your hubs of choice are 28h.
Why only 28h?	We believe 28h is ideal for most off-road applications. Through a custom build, you can obtain a competitive lightweight XC configuration up to super robust expedition strength wheels.
What tyre pressure to run?	We get this question a lot! Follow the guide on your tyre and have fun experimenting +/- a few PSIs for feel. The tyre should feel responsive, provide ample grip and be hard enough to not bottom out the tyre on the rim on rocky terrain. Lighter riders can afford to run slightly lower pressures, whereas heavier riders should err towards recommended pressures. Narrower (low volume) tyres will need to be run at higher pressures than higher volume tyres. That said, we do not recommend exceeding 35psi for any tyre that would be suitable for this rim.

Dirt Hoops Carbon