The Synthesis DH Alloy 2.0 rear wheel is built stiff and strong for downhill racing and riding, giving you stability through high-speed impacts and hard cornering. Reinforced rims and spokes and a DH-specific profile are aimed squarely at durability.

Highlights

  • Rear-specific downhill wheel from the Synthesis tuned system
  • 6069 aluminium alloy rim, shot-peened, with thicker walls in impact zones
  • Crankbrothers Ratchet hub: 10° engagement, 6.6° with the 54T kit
  • Boost 148 x 12 mm with SRAM XD freehub body
  • 32 Pillar SR TB 2018 spokes, lifetime rim warranty

Stiff where it counts

Crankbrothers tunes each Synthesis wheel for its end of the bike. The rear gets more stiffness to absorb peak loads and track at speed, with a narrower 29.5 mm inner width that sharpens the tyre edge for grip. This DH wheel comes in Boost 148 x 12 mm spacing.

Ratchet hub

The Crankbrothers Ratchet hub engages every 10° out of the box. Fit the Crankbrothers 54T Ratchet Upgrade Kit (sold separately) for 6.6° engagement. Crankbrothers offers replacement Ratchet freehub bodies in Shimano HG, HG Road and Micro Spline and SRAM XD and XDR.

Compatibility & fit

  • Position: rear wheel only
  • Wheel size: 27.5 (584 mm ETRTO)
  • Axle: Boost 148 x 12 mm
  • Freehub body: SRAM XD
  • Rotor mount: 6-bolt
  • Tyre, cassette and rotor are sold separately

Our Marrickville workshop can fit the cassette, rotor and tyre, swap the freehub body if you change drivetrains, and service the hub bearings. Fitting is a separate workshop service and is not included in the price.

Crankbrothers gives the original owner a lifetime warranty on Synthesis Alloy 2.0 rims. It covers manufacturing defects and rim damage from a crash during normal riding, including dents or flat spots that stop the tyre holding air, and cracks or seam separation at the spoke holes. It does not cover normal wear and tear, improper assembly or maintenance, modifications or labour, and the hub and other components carry their own standard manufacturer warranty. Proof of purchase is required and terms can differ by country. For warranty support, return the product to Tune Cycles and we'll manage the claim with Lusty Industries, Crankbrothers' Australian distributor.
  • Rear-specific tuned wheel for downhill riding and racing
  • 6069 alloy rim with shot-peened finish
  • 29.5 mm inner width, 20 mm rim height
  • Ratchet hub with 10° engagement, upgradeable to 6.6°
  • Lifetime rim warranty
ModelSynthesis DH Alloy 2.0 Ratchet
PositionRear
Wheel size27.5 (584 mm ETRTO)
AxleBoost 148 x 12 mm
Freehub bodySRAM XD
HubCrankbrothers Ratchet
Engagement10° (6.6° with 54T upgrade kit)
Rotor mount6-bolt
Rim material6069 alloy
Inner rim width29.5 mm
Rim height20 mm
Spoke count32
SpokesPillar SR TB 2018
ColourBlack
Weight1100 g (27.5, claimed)
WarrantyLifetime (rim only)
SKU LUS-17124
Barcode # 641300171245
Brand Crankbrothers
Shipping Weight 1.4000kg
Shipping Width 0.700m
Shipping Height 0.120m
Shipping Length 0.700m