Sun SOS 26″ Disc Bicycle Wheel Set
$189.99
At 500g, the Sun SOS is light weight for it’s width and strength. 500g for a rim that eats rock gardens for breakfast is hands down, one of the easiest decisions you’ll have to make when looking at ways to breathe new life in to your trusted steed.
Description
The Sun SOS disc rim offers a ton of strength, especially given its rim weight, (22.8mm inner at 500g). The rim has a welded seam, single stainless spoke hole eyelets, has an efficient arch design/profile, and is finished to an incredibly exacting standard. Given the SOS’ rim strength, and just how precise it is finished, we’re able to build and true wheels with consistent spoke tension down to 3 to 4 thousandths of an inch. If only every rim could be so good…
These wheels will feel solid, which hopefully will lead to confidence inspiring performance out on the trail. Don’t let the overall wheel set weight steer you away; the rims, nipples, and spokes are all light weight given their performance capability. The hubs are definitely on the heavier side of the spectrum. Shimano Deore hubs do a lot of things well, (function, durability, maintenance, etc.), but they’re just not the lightest hub set out there. That’s okay though. These hubs will hold up, and over the years you may find yourself forming a bond with them. Hopefully in the meantime, you’ll appreciate how good of a deal this wheel set truly is. Thanks for looking.
Build Level Breakdown
Sun SOS 26″ Clincher Specs
| 26″ | Front Wheel | Rear Wheel | Wheel Weights (approx) |
| Rim Info | Sun SOS 26″ aluminum alloy clincher | ||
| ETRTO | 559×22.8mm (26″) | ||
| Weight | ≈500g average, 26″ | ||
| Sidewall | Disc brake only | ||
| Inner Width | 22.8mm | ||
| Outer Width | 27.8mm | ||
| Rim Depth | 16.1mm | ||
| Rim ERD | 545 (26″) | ||
| Rim Tape | Tesa Tubeless Rim Tape Installed | ≈ 18 – 25g/wheel (varies based on overlap) | |
| Washers | single stainless eyelets | N/A | |
| Valve Type | Presta compatible | ||
| Tire Type | Standard Clincher with inner tube | ||
| Tire Volumes | 26″ x 1.75″ – 2.3″ | ||
| Nipple Info (Brass) | Sapim 12mm Brass Chrome Plated @ ≈ 1g ea | 32H = 32 | |
| Nipple Info (Alloy) | Sapim Alloy Double Square Polyax @ ≈ .34g ea | 32H = 10 | |
| Spoke Info Leader | Sapim Leader 2.0mm Stainless Spokes Black ≈ 6.5g ea | 32H = 208 | |
| Spoke Info Race | Sapim Race 2.0/1.8/2.0 Butted Stainless Spokes Black ≈ 5.65g ea | 32H = 180 | |
| Spoke Info Dlight | Sapim D-Light TCS 2.0/1.65/2.0 Butted Stainless Spokes Black ≈ 5.16g ea | 32H = 165g | |
| Spoke Count | Front: 32H | Rear: 32H | |
| Spoke Pattern | Front: 3 Cross | Rear: 3 Cross (32H) | |
| Lengths 29er | 262/264mm (32H) | 262/264 (32H) | |
| Hub Info (option) | Shimano TX-506 | Shimano TX-506 |
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| Hub Weight | 252g | 465g | 252g F, 465g R |
| Hub Shell | Aluminum Alloy | ||
| Axle Info (option) | QR 9mm x 100mm OLD | QR 10mm x 135mm OLD | |
| Hole Ct | 32H | 32H | |
| DriveS PCD |
61 | 61 | |
| DS Ctr to Flange | 21.5 | 19.5 | |
| Non-DriveS PCD | 61 | 61 | |
| NDS Ctr to Flange | 33 | 32 | |
| Axle Material | Steel Alloy | ||
| Bearings | Loose Ball Bearings | ||
| Bearing Size | 3/16″ x 10 | 1/4″ x 9 | |
| Freehub HG | Shimano/Sram “Splined” MTB 8/9/10/11 Speed + Shimano/SRAM Road 8/9/10 speed | ||
| FH Material | Steel Alloy | ||
Wheel Weights
(without QR’s or rim tape)
| Shimano TX – Leader/Brass | F ≈ 989g | R ≈ 1202g | Set ≈ 2191g |
| ST170/ST300 – Race/Alloy | F ≈ 860g | R ≈ 990g | Set ≈ 1850g |
What Others Are Saying…
The Sun SOS is a stellar wheelset option, in a field that’s composed of some of the best aluminum alloy MTB rims ever. Given their level of performance, they are an unbeatable deal, (coupon codes here). We’re not joking around here. If you don’t have a lot of time to research all the rim options in the marketplace, if you don’t have a lot of money, and if you can find this product page, maybe that’s Magic.
Should you buy this wheelset? Entirely your call. Should you watch this short but sweet rock climbing video? Absolutely. One More Fun One.
Wheelset Facts
- Comes with rim tape installed.
- The Sun SOS has an 22.8mm inner width, is 16.1mm tall, 27.8mm wide, and weighs about 500g (26″)
- Recommended for use with 26″ x 1.75″ – 2.3″ tires
- We do Not use internal washers with these rims, the rims are eyeletted.
- Wheelset weight will vary with end caps, freehub driver, and nipple selection. Rim Tape adds approximately 18-25g for the wheelset, on average.
Additional information
| Weight | 7 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 30 × 7 × 26 in |
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