Italian brand that throws itself headlong into the world of wheels with direct online sales and the possibility for the customer to make a "tailor-made" wheel. Times are changing. After having cut their teeth by sponsoring the UCI Elios Suntor team, involved in the XC world cup, here we present their Enduro Carbon model (27,5 ”).

The strength of Independent Bike is in being able to customize the wheel as you see fit: starting from your favorite rim (there are various carbon models from XC to Enduro), you can then decide on the hubs and the spoking, to have a stiffer and more reactive wheel or with softer tensioning for more comfort. All at the request of the customer where, in the end, the assembly of the wheel will be done directly by Independent Bike.
We had this interesting product in our hands with a 27,5″ Enduro Carbon rim and DT Swiss 350 hubs. This model, like all the others from the Independent brand, is produced to customer specifications: we are thinking of Boost hubs, XD freewheel and more. Independent Bike also produces wheels for other uses such as Cross Country (29”) and racing bikes.

We were able to test the Enduro Carbon model for the time necessary to sum up and we didn't feel bad at all. The wheel is light: 1686gr for the complete set (front 790gr - rear 896gr), a low weight for enduro use. The hubs are the reliable DT SWISS in the 350 model, with an internal system almost similar to the 240 but with a less refined processing of the materials that lead them to be heavier and therefore, dare I say, more reliable in a Trail / Enduro use. The weight of the DT 350 rear hub is 305gr, a still good weight, and the smoothness is at the highest levels. Unlike other carbon wheels (even noble ones) tried in the past, this set is not too rigid and is very high-performance on flow and fast trails: reactivity and precision are excellent and allow you to direct the bike where we want. This precision / reactivity is transformed into wheels with a racing spirit, performance, which therefore forgive less than other wheel sets, let's think of a typical 28-spoke aluminum wheel. On the other hand, carbon has these characteristics and the Independent Bike Carbon Enduro give the best of them in the competitive field or for those looking for performance wheels in no uncertain terms.
During the test period we had no particular problems to report. At the moment, the sale is direct: so we connect to their website / facebook page and proceed with the order by calling the company directly or leaving them a message. The rims are guaranteed for life against manufacturing defects and, in the event of injury to the biker due to a defective rim, there is an insurance policy that covers physical damage. The cost per couple is € 1500 including VAT mounted with DT Swiss hubs.

DATA
TECHNICIANS
Format | 27.5" |
Type | Clincher & Hookless & Tubeless |
Hubs |
DT SWISS 350 |
Material |
T700 toray carbon fiber |
Width height | 30mm / 28mm |
Textures | 3K / UD |
Finishing | Glossy / matt / painting |
Shot put |
1686 gr. (front 790gr - rear 896gr) |
Holes | 24/28/32 / 36h |
ERD | 545 mm |
Price |
€ 1.500,00 |
info:
Lorenzo Versari
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