Nextie Premium XD DH carbon wheelset
A complete wheelset built around the Premium XD DH rim. Nextie laces a pair of Premium XD DH rims to its own Rollingstar II MTB Boost hubs with Sapim spokes and black alloy nipples, in the 39mm wide size, tensions and trues both wheels in its Xiamen factory and ships the pair complete.
ProWheelBuilder is an independent wheel builder in Georgia and a Nextie dealer, not the manufacturer: we sell the wheelset and check your axle, freehub and size choices before the order goes in.
Building your pair
Every Nextie Premium XD DH wheelset is sold as a front and rear pair, and you choose the front and rear wheel size separately. A mixed-wheel (mullet) build with a 29in front and a 27.5in rear is offered; the front is never smaller than the rear, so a 27.5in front with a 29in rear is not built. The rear follows the front until you pick a different size.
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; mixed front and rear pairs are priced from the two rims you choose.
| Size | Wheel | Inner width | Depth | Tire range | Rim weight | Wheelset weight | Drilling | Wheelset price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XD DH 39 | 29in, 27.5in | 30mm | - | 2.1-2.75in | 550g | 1628-1768g | 32H | from $1077 |
The rim
The XD is the thickest, most reinforced layup in Nextie's Premium mountain line: a downhill rim with a 30mm inner width, 550 grams, built 32-hole only, in 27.5in and 29in.
Premium is Nextie's balanced edition: a T700 and high-modulus T800 carbon mix, an independent spoke-bed mold for consistent spoke-hole thickness, roundness and flatness within 0.20mm, and a 3-year factory warranty - stiffness, deflection control and weight in balance. UCI wheel approval applies to road, cyclocross and gravel racing, not mountain biking, so no MTB rim carries a certificate; 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 138157 kg (rider plus bike and gear). The Nextie Premium XD DH rim page carries Nextie's published lab results, test videos and certificates in full.
Hubs, spokes and drive
Hub choices: Nextie Rollingstar II MTB Boost 15x110 / 12x148, 36, 45 or 54-tooth engagement, Centerlock or 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 carbon only. Decals: None, Outline White, Solid Black.
Other Nextie mountain bike wheelsets
Supreme Omega 36 (30mm inner, from 1250g); Supreme Omega 36U (30mm inner, from 1070g); Premium VM (30mm inner, from 1110g); Standard AM (34mm inner, from 1450g); Standard DH (31mm inner, from 1650g)
Value
A carbon downhill rim that survives the park is worth more than one cheap alloy rim after another.
Ordering and lead time
Nextie builds each wheelset to order in Xiamen, so allow roughly two weeks for the build plus transit. The price at the top of the page is the complete wheelset as configured. Want a single wheel, a different hub, other spokes, or a wheel laced here in Georgia? Build it in the Custom Wheel Program, which opens with the Nextie Premium XD DH 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. This is a complete wheelset built by its manufacturer rather than in our shop, so the maker's warranty above is the one that applies to it. ProWheelBuilder's own one-year wheel warranty covers the wheels we build. We will still handle a manufacturer claim on your behalf.
Full terms are on our Policies & Warranty page.
Nextie Premium XD DH wheelset questions
Why is the XD 32-hole only?
Downhill wheels take the hardest hits a wheel sees, and 32 spokes spread that load. Nextie drills the XD 32-hole for that reason.
Can I use the XD for enduro?
Yes. Nextie rates it for a 157kg maximum system weight in enduro use. It is heavier than the Omega 36, so most enduro riders choose the Omega unless they are hard on rims.
Can I build a mullet Nextie Premium XD DH wheelset?
Yes: choose a 29in front and a 27.5in rear. The front is never smaller than the rear, so the reverse is not offered.
Can I buy one Premium XD DH wheel on its own?
Not from this page: the factory-built 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?
All three are Rollingstar II; pick by engagement (36, 45 or 54 teeth) and by rotor mount (Centerlock or 6-bolt).
Is ProWheelBuilder the manufacturer of the Nextie Premium XD DH?
No. Nextie designs and manufactures the rims and hubs and builds this wheelset in Xiamen. ProWheelBuilder is an independent wheel builder in Georgia and a Nextie dealer: we sell it, check your choices before the order goes in and handle any warranty claim.
Not sure which size? Text or leave a voicemail on 470-253-0929 or email info@prowheelbuilder.com — you will be talking to the people who build the wheels.
