Sea Otter 2015 | Bontrager's New Line Elite Wheels and SE5 Tire

What with the all excitement going on, there was some big news at Sea Otter from Bontrager too. They were keen to show off their new enduro wheelset – the Line Elite TLR – and their new race ready SE5 Team Issue tire.

Line Elite TLR Wheelset

With many brands pushing the new plus sizes, it is east to forget the advantages a wider rim can bring to conventional tyres. Bontrager announced a new 6061 alloy enduro wheelset, designed for conventional 27.5”and 29” tires and also the new 29+ format. The new Line Elite TLR range feature a 28mm internal and 33mm external width for a nice wide tyre profile. All the wheels have interchangeable axle standards and come tubeless ready with included TLR rim tape.

The rims are TLR tubeless ready laced with 28 spokes

The new Line Elite TLR range feature a 28mm internal and 33mm external width, there is a bigger plus version too — The new Line Elite TLR range feature a 28mm internal and 33mm external width, there is a wider 29+ version too

The six bolt compatible Rapid Drive hubs are laced on with 28 spoke per wheel and the wheels weigh in at an impressive 810 g / 950 g, front / rear for the 27.5” and 872 g / 1006 g in 29”. The 29” version will be available in conventional 100 mm x 135/142 mm spacing, or the new 110 mm x 148 mm Boost.

The six bolt compatible Rapid Drive hubs should ensure quick pick-up, and are available in conventional and Boost sizes

There will also be a 29+ version of the Line Elite wheelset with a 39mm internal and 44mm external width and weighing 950 g / 1086 g, which will be available in both 100 mm x 135/142 mm and the new Boost standards. All the wheels will cost $461.99 for the front wheel and $537.99 for the rear.

SE5 Team Issue Tire

Bontragers new SE5 Team Issue tire is aimed firmly at the enduro sector – the tubeless ready tire is claimed to mix the durability and strong sidewall needed for racing, with the grip and traction of a DH tyre. Using 61a /50a compounds, the aramid beaded tires weigh 990 and 935 g for the 29” and 27.5” respectively. The tire will come in both 29 x 2.3 and 27.5 x 2.3 sizes and cost $74.99

The new SE5 Team Issue is lightweight and aggressive — The new SE5 Team Issue offers sensible weight for an aggressive tire.

Words: Trev Worsey Photos: Robin Schmitt

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Sea Otter 2015 | Bontrager’s New Line Elite Wheels and SE5 Tire

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