CONNECTED RECIPE
Wheel-size chart. From small wheels to 32-inch. Decode wheel names, bead diameters and fit—with the ITSNews Soldier Hollow prototype story connected.
Explore the complete connection PRODUCT RECIPE
Hope Pro 5: connect the rear wheel. Connect hub, rim, spokes, tire, tubeless supplies, cassette and rotor. Compare factory and custom routes.
Explore the Pro 5 wheel recipe WHEELSETS.COM · ALL BIKE TYPES
Everything around A wheelset is the beginning. Explore the full assembly, the bike it fits, and the parts that work around it.
Tires, tubes & tubeless Manufacturers The recipe Compatibility Where to buy & service From ITSNews.com WHEELSETS · TIRES
Tires. Tread, casing, size, rim pairing and the riding you do.
Explore tires WHEELSETS · TUBES
Tubes. Size, material, valve and the repair kit that goes with it.
Explore tubes WHEELSETS · TUBELESS
Tubeless. The tire, rim, tape, valve and sealant—all together.
Explore tubeless 01
More than one way to build a wheel. Ogden, Utah · Wheels & components
ENVE Manufacturer shopping, wheels, tire resources and service information.
Explore ENVE Hubsets · Wheels · Service
Chris King Explore hub families, replacement parts and model-specific support.
Explore Chris King Wheels · Hubs · Service
DT Swiss Wheel specifications and product support. The MTB example is one starting point, not the scope of this guide.
Explore DT Swiss Tires · Multiple disciplines
Maxxis Bicycle tire resources across MTB, road, gravel and BMX.
Explore Maxxis Tires · Tubes · Inflation
Schwalbe Manufacturer tire shopping and tube-selection resources.
Explore Schwalbe Manufacturer resources, not paid placements. Each exact component combination requires its own compatibility check.
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The connected recipe. 01 · THE CORE Wheel assemblyStart with the exact wheel model and variant. Follow its parts record to the rim, hub, spokes, nipples and bearings.
For repair, identify the original part before selecting a replacement.
Hubs & service interfaces 02 · WHAT IT FITS Frame, fork & suspensionCollect the frame and fork model/year, axle specifications, wheel-size requirements and clearance information. Check their manuals alongside the wheel documentation.
A wheel specification alone cannot confirm fit to your bike.
Wheel model documentation 03 · ACROSS TO DRIVETRAIN Cassette, chain & shiftingCarry the rear hub interface into the cassette choice, then check the chain, derailleur, shifter and gearing together.
The example below compares a MICRO SPLINE rear wheel and cassette. The remaining drivetrain is still unspecified.
Continue into the drivetrain 04 · THE OTHER HUB CONNECTION Rotors & brakingKeep the rotor interface, rotor dimensions, lockring or adapter, and brake model in the same check. Obtain installation requirements from the wheel and brake manufacturers.
The example wheel’s rotor interface is documented below; a complete brake combination is not selected.
05 · WHERE THE WHEEL MEETS THE GROUND Tires & tubesIdentify the exact tire size and variant, rim dimensions, frame/fork clearance and approved operating limits. For a tube setup, use the manufacturer’s tube finder for the tire size and valve.
Schwalbe tube finder 06 · THE COMPLETE INFLATION SETUP Tubeless systemBring the tire, rim, tape, valve and sealant into one setup. DT Swiss directs users to its product support for the appropriate valve and tape.
Exact tire choice and operating pressure remain unverified in this example.
DT Swiss tubeless guide 07 · KEEP IT RUNNING Spokes, bearings & serviceUse the exact wheel identifier to look up replacement components and service documents. Record the required tools and work before ordering parts.
Go deeper into hub service Find wheel-building help 08 · WHAT GOES WITH YOU Cleaning, care & repair kitBuild the care list from your component instructions: suitable cleaner, brushes, specified lubricants, inflation equipment and repair supplies for your chosen tire system.
Cleaner, lube and brush-kit product comparisons have not been researched for this edition.
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Every part of the wheel. Complete wheelsets Front/rear wheel variants, intended use, wheel dimensions, load restrictions, included accessories.
Manufacturers & related guides Explore the connected system
Rims Material, internal/external width, diameter, bead profile, hole count, ERD, rim-specific washers and tape.
Manufacturers & related guides Explore the connected system
Hubsets Front/rear shell, axle, end caps, bearings, seals, preload, freehub/driveshell, pawls/ratchets, springs, spacers and lubricant.
Manufacturers & related guides Explore the connected system
Spokes and nipples Spoke shape/material, bend/head type, length, nipple material/size, washers, proprietary spoke systems.
Manufacturers & related guides Explore the connected system
Tires Size, tread, direction, front/rear use, casing, compound, bead, tubeless designation, pressure guidance.
Manufacturers & related guides Explore the connected system
Tubes Diameter/width range, material, valve type/length, removable cores, patches and repair requirements.
Manufacturers & related guides Explore the connected system
Tubeless Rim tape, valve, core, seals/nut, sealant, tire insert, plugs, insertion tools, boot, inflation interface.
Manufacturers & related guides Explore the connected system
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Manufacturer fit resources. Tire-to-rim compatibility
ENVE Use the exact wheel family and generation. ENVE identifies rim construction and tire requirements, and distinguishes listed approval from tires it has not tested.
Open ENVE guide Exact-wheel specifications
DT Swiss Match the wheel identifier before comparing axle spacing, cassette and rotor interfaces. The XM 1700 example links to its specific variants.
Open DT Swiss guide Tube finder
Schwalbe Start with the tire dimensions, then choose the valve and tube variant. A tube selection does not by itself approve a tire/rim combination.
Open Schwalbe guide 03
An exact-model example. Two DT Swiss wheel variants and a Shimano cassette show how a component record connects across categories. This is a documented interface example, not a complete, ready-to-buy bike setup.
XM 1700 SPLINE · 29-inch front WXM1700BEIXSA27944
Axle / spacing 15 × 110 mm Boost Rim internal width 30 mm Rotor interface Center Lock XM 1700 SPLINE · 29-inch rear WXM1700TED2SA27946
Axle / spacing 12 × 148 mm Boost Cassette interface Shimano MICRO SPLINE Rotor interface Center Lock Shimano DEORE XT cassette CS-M8100-12
Speeds 12 Options 10–45T / 10–51T Required interface MICRO SPLINE What is established—and what still needs checking Connection Finding Evidence and next check Rear wheel + cassette Interface match Our comparison of manufacturer specifications
The published MICRO SPLINE interfaces agree. This comparison does not establish a complete drivetrain match.Confirm cassette option, chain, derailleur, shifter and installation requirements.
DT Swiss · XM 1700 model specifications · Shimano · CS-M8100-12 Wheelset + your bike Not yet verified Missing configuration information
Your frame and fork models have not been specified.Confirm axle dimensions, wheel clearance, intended use and manufacturer limits.
DT Swiss · XM 1700 model specifications Tires, tubes or tubeless Not yet verified Missing configuration information
No exact tire or tube is selected for this example.Confirm tire/rim pairing, clearance, pressure limits and the full inflation system.
DT Swiss · Tubeless technology · Schwalbe · Tube finder Rotors + brakes Not yet verified Missing configuration information
No rotor diameter, brake or adapter combination is selected.Check the brake, rotor, lockring and frame/fork documentation together.
DT Swiss · XM 1700 model specifications
Before choosing parts: match the exact model identifiers. Shared product names can cover different generations. No tire, complete brake system, or frame/fork pairing has been verified here.
Sources checked September 28, 2026. “Interface match” is our comparison of the two manufacturers’ specifications, not a joint manufacturer approval.
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Buy it. Build it. Service it. Start with manufacturer information, then compare buying and service options. These are directory links; no stock, pricing, or commercial relationship is implied.
MANUFACTURER · WHEELS
DT Swiss Model information, service support and the official dealer locator.
Explore the manufacturer Find a dealer
LOCAL · PROVO, UTAH
Racer’s Cycle Service Its website describes mobile and onsite service based in Provo. A current walk-in shop and appointment availability have not been independently confirmed.
Check mobile service availability LOCAL · PROVO, UTAH
Taylor’s Bike Shop Bike and gear shopping, with a Provo service department. Ask about the exact model and work you need.
Shop & service information MANUFACTURER · DRIVETRAIN
Shimano Check the cassette specifications and compatibility documents before choosing the rest of the drivetrain.
Cassette & dealer information Business and source pages checked September 28, 2026. This is an initial Provo directory, not a complete shop listing.
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The people behind the equipment. ITSNews.com · ORIGINAL FILM
The work before the racing. FLITE FORCE at Soldier Hollow: the people, bicycles and team workspaces around a world-class event.
September 19, 2026 · Soundtrack language warning
Watch on ITSNews.com Footage: FLITE FORCE / NONBALL Network. The component examples here are not identified as equipment used in the film.
