Wild Dragon Tri-Spoke 27.5" | 85mm Carbon Fat Bike Wheelset 2480g
27.5-inch version of the world's first and only carbon tri-spoke fat bike wheelset.
Specification
Basic
- Model: Wild Dragon Tri-Spoke 27.5"
- Materials: Toray T700 + T800 Carbon Fibers
- Type: Fat Bike (Clincher, Hookless)
- Brake Interface: Disc Brake
- Edition: Premium Edition
- ASTM Classification: Condition 5
- Warranty: 3 Years
- Release Time: December 2020
Dimensions
- Size: 27.5"
- BSD (Bead Seated Diameter): 584mm
- External Width: 85mm
- Internal Width: 78mm
- Rim Height: 40mm
- Weight: 2480g (1190g front + 1290g rear)
- Valve Hole Diameter: 6.5mm (Presta)
- Drain Holes: No
- Tubeless Compatible: Yes
- Tubeless Ready: Yes
- Hubs: DT Swiss 350 Big Ride
Appearance
Recommendation
Discipline
Best Features
- Feature 1: Extra wide 85mm design fits jumbo snow tires for extreme snow conditions while reducing rotating mass.
- Feature 2: The 40mm deep section provides extra rigidity for aggressive riders and heavy loads.
- Feature 3: Deep channel between bead seats makes tire installation and removal easier.
- Feature 4: Compact bead socket locks tires tightly for easy tubeless installation.
- Feature 5: Aero-style triangular profile sheds dirt, mud and snow when conditions get rough.
Description
Introduction
The Wild Dragon Tri-Spoke 27.5" is NEXTIE's 27.5-inch carbon tri-spoke fat bike wheelset, built on the same platform that made the original Wild Dragon 90mm rim the world's first carbon fat bike rim in 2013. Introduced in 2020, it is designed for taller riders and anyone who prefers a larger wheel diameter with maximum flotation and stiffness.
The original Wild Dragon concept emerged from professional rider Ryan Melnyck, a former Canadian national champion in mountain cross country racing and multi-time provincial champion, who also works as a mechanical designer. His goal was simple: build a fat bike rim that could handle extreme snow, sand and mud without sacrificing stiffness or weight.
The triangular cross-section of the Wild Dragon greatly increases wheel strength. In its first stiffness test, the rim reached an outstanding result of 426 kgf — more than 4 times stiffer than a standard carbon mountain wheel. The roof surface easily sheds snow, mud and sand, and the smooth rim bed makes tire installation and removal noticeably easier.
In 2016, with the continuous maturity of the fat bike market, riders asked for a more distinctive and lower-maintenance option. NEXTIE developed the world's first carbon fiber tri-spoke fat bike wheel — the Wild Dragon Tri-Spoke. It remains the unique carbon fiber tri-spoke fat bike wheel in the world.
In 2020, NEXTIE upgraded the Wild Dragon Tri-Spoke with high-end DT Swiss 350 Big Ride hubs, making it even more reliable for loaded adventures and aggressive riding. The 27.5" version keeps the same 85mm width and 40mm depth, but its larger overall diameter improves rollover and proportion on longer-travel fat bikes.
Since 2013, Wild Dragon has become not only a classic NEXTIE product but also a benchmark for carbon fiber fat bike rims worldwide. More than 3,000 riders across six continents ride Wild Dragon wheels today — a proud achievement for us.
The Wild Dragon Tri-Spoke 27.5" wheelset weighs 2480g. Recommended tire size is 3.8" to 5.0", with tire pressure between 6 and 19 psi.
Who is it for
The Wild Dragon Tri-Spoke 27.5" is ideal for:
Riders who want the world's only carbon tri-spoke fat bike wheelset in 27.5-inch.
Taller riders who prefer a larger wheel diameter with correct body proportion.
Riders running 3.8" to 5.0" tires on snow, sand, mud or technical trails.
Anyone looking for a stiff, wide and low-maintenance alternative to standard spoked fat bike wheels.
Builders pairing it with 150mm or 197mm rear hub spacing on modern fat bike frames.
Wheelset Weight Reference
2480g (Assembled with DT350 Big Ride Hubs)
Hubs
DT Swiss 350 Big Ride, 15x150mm / 12x197mm, Ratchet 36T, 6-Bolt, Hub Body: Shimano MTB / Sram XD / Shimano Micro Spline 12S
Design features
An 85mm external width fits jumbo snow tires for extreme conditions while keeping rotating mass low.
The 40mm deep section adds rigidity for aggressive riders and heavy loads.
A deep channel between the bead seats makes tire installation and removal easier.
A compact bead socket locks tires in tightly for reliable tubeless setup.
The aero-style triangular profile sheds dirt, mud and snow as conditions get rough.
Tri-spoke construction eliminates spoke maintenance and reduces snow packing between spokes.
What's in the Box
Carbon Wheelset (Front + Rear)
2 x Tubeless Valve Stems
Documentation
Learn more
What is the difference between weaves UD, 3K and 12K?
What is Free Coating Manufacturing (FCM) process?
What is the Difference between Ultralight, Premium and Standard Edition?
What is ERD (Effective Rim Diameter)?
How much spoke tension should I use?
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