30 XC DT 180 29in Boost Wheelset

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"I mounted the 30 XC DT 180 29in Boost Wheelset for a national-level XC series and felt an immediate difference in how directly power transferred out of technical corners. The DT 180 hub engaged fast enough that I never lost momentum restarting after tight switchbacks, and the wheel held true through an entire season of rock strikes."

The 30 XC DT 180 29in Boost Wheelset is purpose-built for the demands of modern XC racing, where every watt and every gram matters across a lap that rewards efficient power delivery and confident cornering. Reserve developed the wider rim profile to bring tire sidewall support closer to the bead, which increases grip on loose terrain and lets racers carry more speed through corners without sacrificing control.

Underneath that profile sits an SL carbon rim that saves 30g per rim over the standard build while holding the same strength, paired with Vonoa carbon spokes and a DT 180 hub for what Reserve describes as ultimate precision and unparalleled power transfer. The 28 spoke count, higher than typical 24-spoke XC wheels, adds stiffness and improves descending predictability without meaningfully compromising overall weight, a tradeoff most racers accept for the control gained on technical descents.

Hub spacing is set to Boost standard, 15x110mm front and 12x148mm rear, with an XD or MS freehub body and Centerlock rotor mount, so compatibility centers on confirming your frame and drivetrain match those standards before installation. Recommended tire width runs 2.2in to 2.5in, aligning with common XC race tire choices.

For racers building a dedicated XC race wheel who want maximum stiffness and precision at a competitive weight, this wheelset is the higher-end build in the 30 XC line, suited to race day use or any rider who wants race-level performance on demanding terrain.