CTR X280 Carbon XC Rims — 280g Ultralight Asymmetric 29" Set (Hookless, 28H)

Built to disappear beneath you.

The CTR X280 is our answer to a simple question: how light can a cross-country rim get before it stops being tough enough to race? At 280g per rim, the X280 sits among the lightest 29" rims available in South Africa — engineered for riders who feel every gram on the climbs and demand it back on the descents.

Sold as a matched set of 2 rims. Backed by a 2-year manufacturer warranty.

Why racers choose the X280:

• Featherweight construction — 280g ±10g per rim, shaving real seconds off every climb without sacrificing stiffness
• Asymmetric rim design — offset spoke bed evens out spoke tension between drive and non-drive sides, building a stronger, more balanced wheel that stays true longer
• Hookless bead design — cleaner tubeless setup, stronger bead seat, lower failure risk under pressure
• Embedded spoke design — reduces stress risers at the spoke bed for a stronger, more durable build
• Wide, modern profile — 30mm inner / 35.6mm outer width for better tyre support and cornering confidence at speed
• 22mm rim depth — tuned for lateral stiffness without adding unnecessary weight
• 28H drilling — proven lacing pattern for XC-specific load paths
• 110 Joule impact rating — built to survive the rock gardens and root sections XC racing throws at you
• Tubeless-ready for 2.35"–2.4" tyres — the sweet spot for XCO and XCM tyre choice
• 2-year manufacturer warranty — race with confidence, backed by CTR

Specs at a glance

Built for racers, tested by racers. Every CTR product goes through real race-day miles before it reaches the shop floor — this rim carried our race team through their own XCO and XCM seasons before we put it up for sale.