These Road Wheels are Fast AF on Gravel: Industry Nine SOLiX SL 45 Wheelset

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Industry Nine SOLiX SL 45, one of many in the SOLiX Line

Industry Nine SOLiX SL 45 Wheelset

“Pure road riders that want it all… can have it all. Competitive weights, stability and speed across a myriad of wind conditions and all-around versatility make Solix SL 45 a fantastic ‘set it and forget it’ wheelset for all your road rides.” – Industry Nine Website

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Not intended for gravel, but that didn’t stop this review!

“The hooked, tubeless-ready 45mm deep rim, matched with the lightning fast and all-weather sealed Solix hub system is adaptable to any riding condition, intended to stay in your quiver for a long time. Our Solix SL hubs not only have durable seals, wicked fast 605 points of engagement and low drag, they also boast a minimal profile to accept 24 straight-pull Sapim CX-Ray bladed spokes, among the fastest, lightest performance steel spokes available.”

Industry Nine Solix SL 45 Wheelset Review Video

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In this video, JOM of the Gravel Cyclist crew puts the Industry Nine Solix SL 45 “Road All-Around” Wheelset to the test on gravel and mixed-surface roads; surfaces this wheelset was not intended for, along with pavement, the true home of this wheelset. How did it fare?

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LOVE the SOLiX Hubs

SOLiX SL Wheel Lineup

“The SOLiX SL collection introduces itself as the highest-performing lightweight road and gravel race wheels from i9. It’s a platform designed for riders striving to go further, faster – the only limits being their aspiration and imagination. These wheelsets are engineered to minimize drag, addressing everything from the mechanical aspects like the pawl and drive interface to aerodynamic elements.”

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One of many colors available for the SOLiX Hubset

“This includes CFD-designed rims and straight-pull Sapim CX-Ray bladed spokes anchored in the lightweight, minimalist SOLiX hubs. Riders looking for extra flair can select 11 anodized hub colors, and nine spoke nipple colors from the custom wheel designer.”

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Inflation testing using a Goodyear Eagle F1 700c x 32mm Roadie Tyre

Technical Details:

  • Hole Count: 24
  • Wheelset Weights starting at 1270g
  • Engagement: 605 P.O.E Or.59
  • Degrees Axle Specs: 12×100 Front | 12×142 Rear Freehub Body: Sram Xd-R | Shimano Hg | Shimano Ms-R | Campagnolo N3w
  • MSRP (Starting At): Carbon $2,325/Set As Tested
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SOLiX SL 45 on the Time ADHX 45 Gravel Review Bike

Reminder: ALWAYS BE A STEWARD FOR GRAVEL CYCLING: Respect the roads, respect the locals, respect the land, respect your fellow cyclists.

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SOLiX SL 45 Wheelset on the Lynskey Helix Pro Road Bike

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Industry Nine SOLiX SL 45 Wheelset
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Industry Nine SOLiX SL 45 Wheelset
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Industry Nine SOLiX SL 45 Wheelset
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Hooked Rims for the SOLiX Wheel Lineup
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Industry Nine SOLiX SL 45 Wheelset on Pavement
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Industry Nine SOLiX SL 45 Wheelset
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Rolling on Gravel

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