A fat-bike pair on Nextie's widest rim, for deep snow and soft sand.
- 128mm wide with a 120mm inner width, for 5.2 to 6.5in tires
- Double-wall carbon, 26in, 32 hole
- Matched pair on Rollingstar II Fatbike hubs
- Sapim spokes, laced, tensioned and trued by hand in Georgia
Nextie Drunken Rhinoceros carbon wheelset
A complete wheelset built around the Drunken Rhinoceros rim. A pair of Drunken Rhinoceros rims on Nextie's own Rollingstar II Fatbike hubs, in the 128mm wide size, with Sapim spokes and black alloy nipples. Nextie molds the rims in Xiamen and sends us the parts as a kit, and we lace, tension and true both wheels by hand in our Georgia shop.
ProWheelBuilder is an independent wheel builder in Georgia and a Nextie dealer, not the maker of the parts: we check your axle, freehub and size choices before the order goes in, and build the pair when the kit arrives.
Building your pair
The Nextie Drunken Rhinoceros wheelset is sold as a matched front and rear pair: both wheels use the same rim size and wheel diameter.
Sizes, wheelset weights and prices
Wheelset weight is the complete pair as built: both rims, spokes, nipples and the hub set, from the lightest spoke and hub choice to the heaviest. Prices are for a matched pair on the least expensive hub.
| Size | Wheel | Inner width | Depth | Tire range | Rim weight | Wheelset weight | Drilling | Wheelset price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drunken Rhinoceros 128 | 26in | 120mm | - | 5.2-6.5in | 800g | 2340-2420g | 32H | from $1717 |
The rim
The Drunken Rhinoceros is the widest rim Nextie makes: 128mm across, a 120mm inner width, for 5.2 to 6.5in tires. It is a double-wall carbon fat rim at 800 grams, rated for a 300kg maximum system weight, the highest of any Nextie rim.
There is no UCI approval for fat-bike wheels; the approvals listed on the rim page are Nextie's road and gravel certificates, from the same factory and test lab. Nextie rates this rim for a maximum system weight of 300 kg (rider plus bike and gear). The Nextie Drunken Rhinoceros rim page carries Nextie's published lab results, test videos and certificates in full.
Hubs, spokes and drive
Hub choices: Nextie Rollingstar II Fatbike 15x150 / 12x197, 36-tooth engagement, 6-bolt rotor mount. The hub sets the drilling, 32H, and both wheels use the same set.
Spokes are Sapim: the round Race (2.0/1.8mm double-butted) for durability, or the bladed CX-Ray for less weight and drag, both with black alloy nipples. Freehub bodies: Shimano MTB (HG), SRAM XD, Micro Spline 12S.
Finish: matte or glossy carbon. Decals: None, Outline White, Solid White, Solid Black, Glossy Solid Black, Solid Chromium.
Other Nextie fat bike wheelsets
Xiphias (49-99mm inner, from 1548g); Wild Dragon (83mm inner, from 1938g); Black Eagle II (58mm inner, from 1900g)
Value
Rims this wide are rare in carbon at any price.
Ordering and lead time
Nextie makes the parts to order, so allow 6 to 7 weeks in all, covering manufacturing, transit to Georgia and the build. The price at the top of the page is the complete wheelset as configured. Want a single wheel, a different hub or other spokes? Build it in the Custom Wheel Program, which opens with the Nextie Drunken Rhinoceros rim already selected.
Warranty
Manufacturer's warranty. Nextie warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship. The duration, conditions and claim process are set by Nextie and can change without notice, so ask us and we will confirm the current terms before you buy.
ProWheelBuilder. We build this wheelset here, so our one-year wheel warranty covers it, alongside Nextie's warranty on the parts. Inside that year, broken spokes are replaced no matter how they broke, and the wheel labor is ours - truing, re-tensioning or a full rebuild. A rim or hub failure that Nextie covers, we claim for you and see through; one Nextie declines is answered with an eligible replacement at 25% off retail. Shipping each way is yours.
Full terms are on our Policies & Warranty page.
Nextie Drunken Rhinoceros wheelset questions
What frame do I need for the Drunken Rhinoceros?
A fat bike with clearance for 5in-plus tires, normally a 197mm rear and 150mm front hub spacing. Check your frame's clearance for a 128mm rim and your chosen tire before you build.
How heavy a rider can it carry?
Nextie rates it for a 300kg maximum system weight, which is rider, bike and gear together.
Can I buy one Drunken Rhinoceros wheel on its own?
Not from this page: this wheelset is sold as a pair. A single front or rear wheel on this rim can be built in the Custom Wheel Program.
Which hub should I choose?
The wheelset is built on the Rollingstar II hub listed above, matched to the frame spacing.
Is ProWheelBuilder the manufacturer of the Nextie Drunken Rhinoceros?
No. Nextie designs and manufactures the rims and hubs. ProWheelBuilder is an independent wheel builder in Georgia and a Nextie dealer: we check your choices before the order goes in, hand build the wheelset from Nextie's kit and handle any warranty claim.
Not sure which size? Email info@prowheelbuilder.com (fastest) or leave a voicemail on 470-253-0929 — you will be talking to the people who build the wheels.
