Industry NineTriad AL Classic
$999 US list price per wheelset (industrynine.com); EU store shows FX-converted prices only
- Wheel size
- 29" / 27.5"
- Inner width
- 30 mm
- Hub
- Hydra2 J-bend, 870 points POE
- Rim
- Aluminum (6069 Hollow Bead)
- Spokes
- Sapim J-bend (steel) spokes
- Weight
- 2,000 g29" wheelset, Boost front and rear, claimed
Overview
Industry Nine Triad AL Classic: aluminum enduro wheelset with Hydra2 J-bend hubs (870 points POE), 30mm internal rim width, 29" / 27.5", 2000g (29" set). $999 per wheelset.
Built for heavy trail and enduro riding, an extruded 6069 Hollow Bead aluminum wheel system tuned for everyday reliability, balanced handling, and all-around performance. The Triad Aluminum is Industry Nine's enduro wheel line in the 2026 "One Roof" lineup, built around extruded 6069 Hollow Bead aluminium rims and hubs machined in Asheville, NC. Every wheel line is offered on three build platforms: SYSTEM (Hydra2 System hub with I9 alloy System Spokes), CLASSIC (Hydra2 hub, Sapim J-bend spokes) and 1/1 (1/1 hub, Sapim J-bend spokes).
The CLASSIC build uses the Hydra2 J-bend hub with 870 points of engagement (0.41°) and Sapim J-bend (steel) spokes. The rim has a 30mm internal width and comes in 29" / 27.5" with 32h drillings; wheels are built to order with 12x148 or 12x157 rear spacing, 6-bolt or Centerlock rotors and HG, Micro Spline or XD drivers.
- Hydra2 J-bend hub: 870 points engagement, 0.41°
- Aluminum rim, 30mm internal width, 29" / 27.5"
- 2000g per 29" wheelset (claimed)
- Hand built to order in Asheville, NC; 12x157 rear spacing available
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Full specifications
Rim
- Material
- Aluminum
- Size
- 27.5" & 29"
- Hole count
- 32h
- Internal width
- 30mm
- Rim depth
- 21.3mm
- ERD
- 27.5": 560mm | 29": 598mm
- Rim weight
- 27.5": 540g | 29": 575g
General
- Build platform
- CLASSIC
- Hub / spoke colours
- Black, Bronze, Gold, Orange, Purple, Red, Silver
Hub
- Hub model
- Hydra2 J-bend
- Points of engagement
- 870 points
- Engagement angle
- 0.41°
Spokes
- Spokes
- Sapim J-bend (steel) spokes
Compatibility
- Front spacing
- 15 x 110, 15 x 110 (20mm Hub), 15 x 110 RS TC, 20 x 110 Boost
- Rear spacing
- 12 x 148, 12 x 157
- Brake mount
- 6 Bolt, Centerlock
- Freehub driver
- HG, MS (Micro Spline), XD
Weight
- 29" Front
- 918g
- 29" Rear
- 1082g
- 27.5" Front
- 901g
- 27.5" Rear
- 1035g
- 29" Wheelset
- 2000g
- 29" / 27.5" Wheelset
- 1953g
- 27.5" Wheelset
- 1936g
- Weight note
- Claimed; measured with Boost hubs front and rear
Manufacturer specification — Industry Nine. Specs and prices can change; check with the brand or your dealer.
Industry Nine Triad versions compared
| Triad CR System | Triad CR Classic | Triad CR 1/1 | Triad AL System | Triad AL Classic | Triad AL 1/1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,199 | $1,799 | $1,549 | $1,399 | $999 | $799 |
| Wheel size | 29" / 27.5" | 29" / 27.5" | 29" / 27.5" | 29" / 27.5" | 29" / 27.5" | 29" / 27.5" |
| Inner width | 30 mm | 30 mm | 30 mm | 30 mm | 30 mm | 30 mm |
| Hub | Hydra2 System, 870 points POE | Hydra2 J-bend, 870 points POE | 1/1 J-bend (1/1 Mountain), 90 points POE | Hydra2 System, 870 points POE | Hydra2 J-bend, 870 points POE | 1/1 J-bend (1/1 Mountain), 90 points POE |
| Rim | Carbon (WR1 Convergence, hand-laid) | Carbon (WR1 Convergence, hand-laid) | Carbon (WR1 Convergence, hand-laid) | Aluminum (6069 Hollow Bead) | Aluminum (6069 Hollow Bead) | Aluminum (6069 Hollow Bead) |
| Spokes | Industry Nine alloy System spokes | Sapim J-bend (steel) spokes | Sapim J-bend (steel) spokes | Industry Nine alloy System spokes | Sapim J-bend (steel) spokes | Sapim J-bend (steel) spokes |
| Weight | 1,832 g | 1,925 g | 1,948 g | 1,909 g | 2,000 g | 2,054 g |
| E-bike rated | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Industry Nine Triad AL Classic: FAQ
How much does the Industry Nine Triad AL Classic cost?
$999 (US list price per wheelset (industrynine.com); EU store shows FX-converted prices only). Prices vary by country and retailer.
How much does the Industry Nine Triad AL Classic weigh?
Industry Nine quotes 2,000 g (29" wheelset, Boost front and rear, claimed).
Is the Industry Nine Triad AL Classic suitable for e-bikes?
Industry Nine does not specifically rate it for e-bikes. Check the manufacturer’s approval and your bike maker’s recommendations before fitting it to an eMTB.
What are the key specs of the Industry Nine Triad AL Classic?
Wheel size: 29" / 27.5"; Inner width: 30 mm; Hub: Hydra2 J-bend, 870 points POE; Rim: Aluminum (6069 Hollow Bead); Spokes: Sapim J-bend (steel) spokes.
What other versions of the Industry Nine Triad are there?
Triad CR System ($2,199), Triad CR Classic ($1,799), Triad CR 1/1 ($1,549), Triad AL System ($1,399), Triad AL 1/1 ($799).
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