The Traverse HD is the strongest carbon trail wheel we’ve ever tested, engineered for those who live to send it—maybe harder than they should. Designed to handle big hits and rowdy lines, the Traverse HD 240 DEG is built to keep rolling no matter how hard you charge.
Use:
Aggressive Trail, Enduro
Weight (29"):
1,795 grams (with valves and tape)
Front: 780g
Rear: 1,015g
Internal Width:
30mm
Hub:
DT Swiss 240 DEG- 90 Teeth / 4 Degrees
Spoke Count:
29 Front: 28H
29 & 27.5 Rear: 32H
Spokes (Nerd Alert):
The Aerolite spoke has been a super light top end wheel spoke favourite for a long time. Is has the cross sectional area, weight and stiffness of a Revolution spoke, but mashed (which is a technical term for cold forged) in to a bladed super light spoke.
In 2025 DT Swiss bought out a new bladed spoke, the Revolite, the ideal choice for riders seeking a spoke that combines durability and light weight. Ever so slightly heavier, and a clever unique shape.
How to use this information! If you want a more compliant front wheel, go for the Aerolite. If you're on an eeb, or hard hitting enduro bike, go for the revolite. Will you notice the weight or compliance difference? The aggregation of marginal gains says just do it.... plus the Aerolite front wheel is on a bangin' discount!
Specialized’s toughest carbon trail wheel yet features off-set spoke drilling, an optimized carbon layup, and their strongest rim shape to date. Designed to meet the brutal demands of aggressive trail and enduro riding, this wheelset combines raw strength with performance-tuned precision—engineered to go hard, take hits, and keep charging.
85% More Force to Flat
Specialized’s FlatStop technology (US patent pending) uses a 5mm bead design that requires 85% more force to pinch flat compared to a traditional round bead, virtually eliminating dreaded snake bites. It’s a game-changing update that keeps riders rolling, even through the roughest terrain—because nobody wants to be stuck trailside with a flat.
High-Precision Handling
Specialized spent over three years developing the Traverse HD to strike the perfect balance between ride quality and durability, resulting in their strongest high-performance enduro wheel to date. It delivers laser-precise handling, keeping you locked into your line and snapping to the next with speed and control you can feel on every descent.
Roval Threadbed Valve
Specialized’s Roval ThreadBed Valve threads directly into the rim, eliminating the need for compression nuts and preventing air loss caused by rim flex. Designed by engineer Chuck Teixeira, it also makes tubeless setup easier and helps reduce annoying sealant clogs—so you spend more time riding, less time fiddling.
Lifetime Warranty & Crash Replacement
Ride with confidence—Specialized backs the Traverse HD with a lifetime warranty when registered within 90 days of purchase. And if things go sideways? Their 2-Year “It Happens” No-Fault Crash Replacement has you covered. If you damage your Roval wheels while riding within the first two years and it’s not a warranty issue, Specialized will still repair or replace them. Just make sure to register your wheels.
