Mountain bike races are won on the uphills, not a timed downhill segment. With a 26mm internal width hookless rim, the Trailblazer pairs perfectly with fast-rolling cross-country tyres ranging from 2.1” to 2.4”. Weighing just 370g per rim, it flies along the trails while remaining strong enough to handle rugged terrain when you need to close the gap.

This handbuilt wheelset is laced with double-butted J-bend spokes and alloy nipples with a 2.8mm spoke offset to ensure balanced tension. The 2-cross lacing pattern is built to withstand high-torque loads, and the hookless rim profile provides a stronger platform against impacts. The Trailblazer spins on BOYD Quest MTB hubs featuring 5° engagement, a quick-swap freehub body, press-fit end caps, and compatibility with Shimano Hyperglide, Shimano Microspline, and SRAM XDR cassettes. This XC wheelset weighs 1380g, cutting over two pounds from heavy OEM wheels.

Quest MTB Hubs

• Lightweight, durable, and simple to service

• Enduro ABEC-5 bearings for smooth performance

• Centerlock mount for easy disc installation

• 5° quick engagement

• Tool-free service and parts swapping

• Multiple freehub driver options

Features You Need

• Trailblazer is our lightest XC wheelset, ideal for XCR racing

• Offset carbon rims with 26mm internal width for 2.1–2.4" tyres

• Balanced stiffness and weight under 1400g

• Laced to premium Quest hubs for responsive performance

Specifications

• Model: Trailblazer 29er

• Wheel Size: 700c / 29er

• Rim Type: Tubeless Ready Clincher

• Assembly: Handbuilt

• Lacing Pattern: 2x front / 2x rear

• Brake Type: Disc Brake

• Spoke Count Front: 24

• Spoke Count Rear: 28

• Spokes: Pillar Wing 20

• Nipples: Pillar DSN double square alloy

• Bearings: Enduro ABEC-5 LLB/LLU

• Hubs: Quest Disc Brake

• Rim Internal Width: 26mm

• Rim External Width: 32mm

• Rim Depth: 25mm

• Recommended Tyre Size: 2.1”–2.4” MTB

• Weight: 620g front / 765g rear / 1385g set

• Included: Tubeless rim tape (installed)

• Included: Tubeless valves (installed)