
Roval Traverse HD i9 1/1
Most impact-resistant Roval carbon enduro wheel with instant I9 engagement
Specifications
- Wheel Size
- 27.5" / 29"
- Rim Inner Width
- 30mm
- Rim Depth
- 24mm
- Weight
- 1830g (front 812g + rear 1018g, with tape and valves)
- Axle
- Front: 15x110mm Boost, Rear: 12x148mm Boost
- Spokes
- Front: 28H, Rear: 32H — Sapim D-Light J-Bend
- Hub Engagement
- 4° / 90T — Industry Nine 1/1 (three 3-pawl sets)
Overview
The Roval Traverse HD i9 1/1 is Roval's most impact-resistant carbon enduro wheel, engineered for aggressive trail, enduro, and World Cup DH. Featuring the thickest carbon layup of any Roval rim tuned front-to-rear for location-specific performance, a 30mm inner width, and the Flat Top bead design requiring 85% more force to pinch flat. The Industry Nine 1/1 hub with 90 points of engagement and 4° pickup delivers immediate power transfer on any terrain.
Features
Traverse HD Asymmetric carbon rims — optimized layup front/rear
Industry Nine 1/1 Hub — 90-point / 4° engagement
Flat Top bead design: 85% more force required to pinch flat
30mm inner width for 2.3"–2.6" tires
Roval ThreadBed valve eliminates valve nut air loss
Sapim D-Light spokes with Secure Lock Double Square nipples
Hookless, tubeless-ready, insert-compatible
Lifetime rim warranty + 2-year Crash Replacement ("it Happens") program
Guides for setup
All guidesWheel Maintenance
Truing, spoke tension management, and hub service — keep your wheelset race-ready and fatigue-free.
Component Compatibility
Avoid expensive fit mistakes between forks, wheels, tires, and cockpit parts before you buy.
Tire Selection & Setup
Choosing the right tread, compound, and pressure for your terrain.
Tubeless Maintenance
Keeping your tubeless setup reliable and performing
Tire Inserts
When inserts help, what they cost in weight and feel, and how to choose the right level of support.
How we evaluate this component
Product cards, analysis notes, and setup guidance are grounded in public specifications, market positioning, compatibility, and the most likely real-world use cases on trail.
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