Click to email a link to a friend Industry Nine is at it again. This time, they’re focused on the world of road and gravel with a new product line called SOLiX. Impressively, I9 claims this is their most technically advanced hub system to date – offering a massive 605 points of engagement!The new SOLiX line arrives in two wheelsets with different personalities. They have two distinct hubs and spoke configurations designed for road, gravel, or whatever you ride.
I9 has also has an all-new hubshell design meant to make the hubs more durable and faster when coasting. All of these pieces together add up to what they’re considering their most technologically advanced hub system yet.The SOLiX SL is the lighter and more road-focused wheel. According to the brand, the SL is the “highest-performing lightweight road and gravel race wheels from i9.
The design team at i9 created a 4mm wide bead wall to reduce the risk of pinch flats. This design hopes to disperse impact force over a broader area. Lastly, the high-impact strength of the layup is tailored for gravel applications, reinforcing the wheel’s ability to withstand impact forces and sustained abuse on rough roads and trails.integrating with a 121-tooth drive ring with a whopping 605 points of contact, translating to an ultra-fine .59° engagement.