Crankbrothers Iodine 2 Wheelset

AvgAverage User Rating
Related:
Where To Buy
Free shipping on orders over $50 (continental U.S. only).
International shipping available. Some exclusions apply.
Free shipping on orders over $50 (continental U.S. only).
International shipping available. Some exclusions apply.
$19.99
Free shipping on orders over $50 (continental U.S. only).
International shipping available. Some exclusions apply.

1 member reviews

Getting Better
Rating:
The Good
Light Weight,
Strong Rim,
Easy Tubeless setup,
One off design
The Bad
Takes a proprietary spoke and nipple combo that will need to be sourced from a direct CB dealer or from CB themselves. On the plus side, they are all the same length so keeping extras is simple. Will true and tighten with universal spoke wrench (PT Black)
Overall Review:

There is well known idea within the mountain biking community that Crank Brothers makes parts for looks and not function. The Iodine wheels certainly take stunning looks and design to a level that no other wheel manufacturer has but has been plagued with bad reviews about faulty hub construction. The 2013 batch that I am riding seems to have addressed those issues and according to Crank Brothers, the 2013 wheel sets are a step forward and construction and durability. With a handful of rides into the season, I am happy to report that my Iodine 2 wheel set have performed without flaws and beat out my outgoing wheel set easily. Strength is exceptional with a non drilled rim and weight is kept to a minimum as well. There are lighter wheel sets for the money but keep in mind that you will not need to run a rim strip when converting to tubeless. These wheels are the easiest wheels to convert to tubeless and hold air well with my Maxxis tires. With the 2014 models getting lighter, wider, and stronger, and most importantly less expensive, I would not hesitate to recommend these wheels to anyone looking for a wheel upgrade.

Front = Maxxis Minion EXO DHF 2.5

Rear = Maxxis Ardent EXO 2.25

0 comments

Post a reply to: Getting Better

Specifications

Product
Crankbrothers Iodine 2 Wheelset
Riding Type
Enduro / All-Mountain
Trail
Wheel Size
27.5" (650b)
29"
Rim Material
Aluminum
Rim
6061-T6 aluminum, Smooth Weld Joint
Inner Rim Width
28mm
Hole Count
24 (12 paired sets)
Tubeless Compatible
Yes
Rear Hub
Material: Iodine, 6061-T6
End Caps: Boost - 12x148mm Only, Non-Boost - 12x142mm (Installed), 10x135mm (Sold Separately)
Freehub: 3-Pawl, 21T, Steel
XD Driver Compatible, Available Separately
Rear Axle
10mm x 135mm
12mm x 142mm
12mm x 148mm (Boost)
Front Hub
Material: Iodine, 6061-T6
End Caps: Boost - 15mm Only, Non-Boost - 15mm (Installed), 9mm (Available Separately)
Front Axle
9mm x 100mm
15mm x 100mm
15mm x 110mm (Boost)
Disc Mount Type
6 Bolt
Spokes
Twin pair, stainless steel, solid 7075-T6 aluminum spoke pins
Nipples
 
Colors
Shot Peen, Flat Black Anodizing
Weight
29": 4 lb 3 oz (1,900 g)
27.5": 4 lb 0.6 oz (1,830 g)
Miscellaneous
Enthusiast-Level Aluminum Wheels for Enduro
Tubeless ready – hole-less rims: stronger and no rim tape required for tubeless setup
Skewers not included, available separately
Warranty: 2 years
Price
$579.00
What do you think?
Where To Buy
Free shipping on orders over $50 (continental U.S. only).
International shipping available. Some exclusions apply.
Free shipping on orders over $50 (continental U.S. only).
International shipping available. Some exclusions apply.
$19.99
Free shipping on orders over $50 (continental U.S. only).
International shipping available. Some exclusions apply.
Wheelsets

More Products

The Latest