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489g (Rim only)

592mm

We use Sapim D-Light Double Butted 2.0 – 1.65 – 2.0 spokes on all Evil Loophole wheels. In a pinch, you can use any brand spoke as long as the diameter (2.0/14 gauge) and length are correct. Spoke lengths are listed below:

29” Front Boost 6-Bolt (2-cross lace pattern) Non-Drive side – 276mm Drive side – 282mm
29” Front Boost Center Lock (2-cross lace pattern) Non-Drive side – 280mm Drive side – 284mm
29” Rear Boost 6-Bolt (3-cross lace pattern) Non-Drive side – 288mm Drive side – 286mm
29” Rear Super Boost 6-Bolt (3-cross lace pattern) Non-Drive side – 288mm Drive side – 286mm
29” Rear Super Boost Center Lock (3-cross lace pattern) Non-Drive side – 290mm Drive side – 286mm

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34-36mm width rim tape will work with Loophole wheels.

No. One layer of rim tape with 4 inches of overlap will perform just as good as wrapping the rim with two layers. Additionally, the rim is designed to interface with the tire using one layer of rim tape. Adding a second layer of tape effectively increased the rim diameter which can make tire install/removal a bit difficult.

Any major brand of rim tape will work – Stans, WTB, Race Face, Enve, Gorilla Tape etc. Of course, you can source rim tape from Evil as well.

We use Sapim Double Square Secure Lock Brass Spoke Nipples – size 2.0 (14 gauge) diameter and 16mm long.

Alloy spoke nipples save roughly 22 grams per wheel which is great, right? Not so fast. Combining Aluminum and Carbon Fiber along with outside elements such as water, creates a phenomenon called Galvanic Corrosion. The aluminum will corrode, and the spoke nipple will fail.

Aluminum spoke nipples have measurably less pull through and impact strength compared to brass spoke nipples. We designed the Loophole wheelset for aggressive Mountain Bike riding, so we figured our customers would appreciate the added strength.

Evil Loophole Fusion Fiber rims save a considerable amount of weight over comparable carbon fiber and aluminum rims. The net weight per Loophole wheel with brass spoke nipples is usually still lighter than a comparable width carbon fiber or aluminum wheel using aluminum spoke nipples.

Yes, Evil does assemble our wheels with spoke nipple washers. We lace Loophole wheels using the Sapim MG spoke nipple washer.

Spoke nipples require a chamfered surface to bed into as the spoke and spoke nipple are brought up to tension. The chamfered surface allows the spoke nipple to properly articulate as the wheel is brought to tension.

As the tension increases it can become very hard to turn the spoke nipple. Adding the spoke nipple washer allows the spoke nipple to tighten against a like material vs. Fusion Fiber which makes the wheel build much more stable.

The Spoke Nipple Washer also serves to protect the Fusion Fiber rim from any imperfections that might be present on a spoke nipple.

Traditional carbon fiber rims are constructed using brittle and toxic epoxies and resins. Carbon fiber requires cold storage, cutting by hand, manual (hand) layup and shaping, autoclave heating & curing, hand sanding/finishing and paint. Carbon fiber rims are known for being too stiff and prone to cracking from high impact however they have gained favor because of their light weight and nice looks. In the past few years carbon fiber rims have risen in weight to combat the cracking problems, which has essentially made most carbon fiber rims equal to the weight of a comparable aluminum rim.

Loophole Fusion Fiber rims use an automated cutting process for cleaner 100% accurate cuts, automated shaping for accurate placement of the material, and rapid curing vs. long times in a hot oven. The Fusion fiber material does not require hand finishing or sanding when the rim is removed from the mold and Fusion Fiber does not require a layer of paint to protect the material from corrosion. Rims constructed with Fusion Fiber absorb impact and radially dissipate shock better than carbon fiber rims due to the long-chain polymers used during the manufacturing process. The Fusion Fiber rim is more environmentally friendly to produce, 100% recyclable, more durable and more comfortable to ride than comparable carbon fiber rims. Unlike carbon fiber, Fusion Fiber does not require extra material to withstand impact, therefore a Fusion Fiber rim is lighter than a comparable carbon fiber or aluminum rim.

No – Evil designed the loophole rim with standard valve hole diameters, so you can use most any brand of valve if the length is at least 44mm.

Yes – you do not need to use a tool to tighten the valve. Hand tight is plenty of torque to make the valve airtight with the rim.

Yes, Evil Loophole wheels can be set up with any brand tubeless tire when combined with a 44mm or longer tubeless valve, 34-36mm tubeless rim tape and tire sealant.

Yes, you can use a tube type tire with Loophole wheels in combination with a rubber inner-tube. But do not use a Tube Type tire set up tubeless on Evil Loophole wheels. Tube Type tires use a bead designed to be held in place by an innertube. Lack of an inner tube will allow the Tube Type tire to separate from the Evil Loophole rim with very little effort.

55psi for both Tubeless and Tube Type tires.

Tubeless: Minimum pressure for a Tubeless tire with sealant is 18psi. Using a tubeless tire at a pressure lower than 18psi will likely result in the tire de-beading from the rim during use, causing loss of control and potential rider injury.

Tube Type: Minimum pressure for a Tube Type tire with inner tube is 35psi. Using a Tube Type tire at a pressure lower than 35psi will likely result in the tire de-beading from the rim, causing loss of control and potential rider injury.