Flow's First Bite: SRAM ROAM 60 Carbon Wheels


The not-so-minor details

Product

SRAM ROAM 60

Contact

Monza Bicycle Imports

Price

AUD2,500.00

Weight

1,570gm

Positives

Weight.
Width.
Compatibility.

Negatives

We'll let you know after our testing.

Us

Carbon is definitely the new black. One quick look around your local trail head and you will see carbon bikes galore. But it’s not just frames; carbon wheels are becoming increasingly popular and SRAM have been aggressively developing their wheels for that market.
Last year SRAM introduced their first carbon wheel, the RISE, which received rave reviews and constructive feedback. SRAM seemed to have listened and have not only improved their design, they also added the new carbon model, the ROAM 60.
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We’ve just thrown our test set of ROAM 60s onto our all-mountain Giant Trance SX. Inside the box was a whole host of spares that give you the ability to run them on pretty much any bike. They even come with a 20mm front hub conversion, and they are completely tubeless ready (no need for rim strips).
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We shaved about 200-300g off our ride (Stans sealant isn’t an exact science), and while that’s not a saving you’re going to gloat about across your favourite social media platform, it’s pretty significant.
The advantage of carbon wheels isn’t just in the weight savings though (as you can get plenty of light aluminium wheels), it’s in their strength and ride quality and we expect the same with the ROAM.
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We’ll be giving these a good test over the coming month and let you know how they respond to a rock garden or two.

Them

THE EXTRA MILE. AND BEYOND.
It’s the only wheel you need. By layering extra material onto stress points, ROAM 60’s UST compatible CARBON TUNED rim is light enough for long climbs and strong enough for the toughest Enduro races. Its DOUBLE-DECKER hub shell design takes straight pull spoke slots and stacks them two-by-two—distributing force perfectly around the wheel’s SOLO SPOKE design. The resulting wheel dish is wider, maximizing lateral stiffness while retaining frontal compliance. If you love to ride, this is your wheel.

  • Intended use: XC/TR/AM
  • Available in all 3 wheel sizes: 26, 27.5 and 29in
  • CARBON TUNED unidirectional and woven carbon fiber, asymmetrical rim profile
  • WIDE ANGLE profile: 21mm inside, 28mm outside rim width
  • UST compatible
  • Available with 11-speed XD™ Driver Body, 10- or 9-speed driver body
  • Aluminum nipples with nylon lock ring
  • SOLO SPOKE design with double butted, stiff stainless steel spokes
  • Durable hub internals with Star Ratchet 36-tooth system
  • SIDE SWAP easy conversion to all axle types
  • DOUBLE-DECKER hub shell design
  • Weight: 1515g (26in), 1570g (27.5in), 1650g (29in). Wheel pair in lightest configuration

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