Wild Dragon III 90 rims built into a stiff fat pair for 4 to 5.2in tires.
- Double-wall 90mm rim with an 83mm inner width, 27.5in or 26in
- Nextie's stiffness test came in at more than four times a normal carbon mountain wheel
- Rollingstar II Fatbike hubs, Sapim spokes, black alloy nipples
- Matched pair, 32 hole, hand built in our Georgia shop
Nextie Wild Dragon carbon wheelset
A complete wheelset built around the Wild Dragon rim. A pair of Wild Dragon rims on Nextie's own Rollingstar II Fatbike hubs, in the 90mm 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 Wild Dragon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Dragon III 90 | 27.5in, 26in | 83mm | - | 4.0-5.2in | 615g | 1938-2068g | 32H | from $1337 |
The rim
Nextie measured the III 90 at 426kg in positive stiffness, more than four times a normal carbon mountain wheel.
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 250 kg (rider plus bike and gear). The Nextie Wild Dragon 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 Sunset, Solid Sky Blue, Solid Lilac, Solid Chromium.
Other Nextie fat bike wheelsets
Xiphias (49-99mm inner, from 1548g); Black Eagle II (58mm inner, from 1900g); Drunken Rhinoceros (120mm inner, from 2340g)
Value
Big-brand carbon fat rims are priced like complete bikes.
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 Wild Dragon 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 Wild Dragon wheelset questions
Why choose a double-wall fat rim?
A second wall makes the rim much stiffer and lets it carry more weight; Nextie rates the Wild Dragon for a 250kg system weight. The single-wall Xiphias is lighter but rated lower.
Can I buy one Wild Dragon 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 Wild Dragon?
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.
