Specialized Epic HT basic wheelset weight

[kervelo]

The lowest models of the Epic HT range come with some basic aluminium wheels. Has anyone checked the weight of the wheelset?

[robbosmans]

Probably more than 2kg

[jfranci3]

My 2022 Chisel wheels were the i25 with Shimano hub units. They are about 2050.

The "double butted" XC 780mm handlebar was 350gr-ish as was the seat post.

[kervelo]

Thank you @jfranci3

[jfranci3]

NP. Here's an exact # https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/2966866/ from someone else.
IMO, that's pretty decent for stock wheels. The rear Shimano MT410 hubs are a bit heavy ( 175/ 478gr), but reliable. You can probably knock 200gr off them just by swappinging in some used/new XT/DT350 hubs for $100 and some elbow grease. The rim is a 550gram tank (AlexRim?) though

[kervelo]

I had the opportunity to check the weight of the Epic HT basic wheels from a 2022 bike.

The front wheel weight was 998 grams, including a 180 mm brake disc (150 g). The rear wheel weight was 1766 grams, including a 160 mm brake disc (110 g) and a heavy PG-1230 cassette (615 g). Both wheels also had the tubeless tape installed and the front wheel had torque caps.

According to my calculations the total weight for the wheelset is around 1890 g. That is actually a bit less than the weight of the DT Swiss entry level wheelset X 1900.

[jfranci3]

Looks like the Sram bikes have different hubs, which I think are Formula - these would be about 130gr lighter (Shimano 410 = 175/475ish; Formula 140/360gr). I've got a Shimano wheelset here taped w/ CL lockrings and valves - 2040gr, so 1900gr is about right.