WTB Proterra Light: Gravel Wheels for Every Bike, Rider & Budget – Built in California

“WTB now offers complete wheels at an affordable price! Proterra gravel wheels are available individually or as a $649.90 wheelset that performs well above its pay grade. Every Proterra hub uses high-quality bearings and a responsive six-pawl freehub design with 3.7 degrees of engagement to deliver the performance you expect of a high-end wheelset without the high-end price tag. Eliminating the frustrations that come with proprietary parts, Proterra wheels combine the simplicity of double-butted J-bend spokes with the dependability of Sapim secure lock nipples. Even maintenance should be a positive experience, which is why all Proterra hubs are easily serviced without the need for fancy tools.” – WTB

Proterra rims are extruded from WTB’s premier 6069 aluminum alloy to optimize strength while a bead blast finish and durable water-transfer decals keep your wheels looking fresh. All of this ensures WTB Proterra wheels provide the compliance you expect on the first ride and the longevity you demand for every ride that follows.

Proterra Light wheels in gravel-ready 23 and 25mm widths check all the boxes of a fast and light alloy wheelset. Every Proterra wheel benefits from our TCS (Tubeless Compatible System) 2.0 system and ships with the Solid Strip, TCS tubeless tape, and black alloy valves already installed. This means all Proterra wheels are ready for tubeless tires and sealant right out of the box.

The integral component of our TCS 2.0 system is the Solid Strip, which is a durable strip that lies beneath the tape, prevents it from sagging at the spoke holes, makes it easier to mount a tire, and protects from a puncture in the case of a broken spoke. In the end, WTB’s innovative Solid Strip results in a more robust tubeless system that increases reliability and is easier to set up.

Proterra Light i23 700c

Features:

• TCS 2.0 Compatible
• 23mm inner rim width with 28 spokes laced in a 3-cross pattern
• 6069 aluminum alloy rim. Tubeless-ready
• Alloy Sapim secure lock nipples minimize rotational weight while double-butted J-bend spokes make replacement a breeze
• Tubeless tape, Solid Strip, and black alloy valves are preinstalled, making the wheels ready for tubeless tires the moment they arrive on your doorstep. The TCS 2.0 Solid Strip is a durable strip that lies beneath the tape, prevents it from sagging at the spoke holes, makes it easier to mount a tire and protects from puncture in the case of a broken spoke.
• Centerlock rotor mounts
• Rear wheels are available with Shimano HG 11spd or SRAM XDr driver bodies

Usages: Adventure Road • Gravel • Cyclocross

Proterra Light i25 650b

Features:

• TCS 2.0 Compatible
• 25mm inner rim width with 28 spokes laced in a 3-cross pattern
• 6069 aluminum alloy rim. Tubeless-ready
• Alloy Sapim secure lock nipples minimize rotational weight while double-butted J-bend spokes make replacement a breeze
• Tubeless tape, Solid Strip, and black alloy valves are preinstalled, making the wheels ready for tubeless tires the moment they arrive on your doorstep. The TCS 2.0 Solid Strip is a durable strip that lies beneath the tape, prevents it from sagging at the spoke holes, makes it easier to mount a tire, and protects from puncture in the case of a broken spoke.
• Centerlock rotor mounts
• Rear wheels are available with Shimano HG 11spd or SRAM XDr driver bodies

Usages: Road Plus

Proterra wheels will initially only be available through WTB.com. We will expand the line to our distributor/retailer network in time, but limiting Proterra to WTB.com, in the beginning, will allow us to optimize and adapt the systems we’ve developed at our new wheel building facility.

We believe you shouldn’t have to smash your piggy bank in order to ride dependable products, which is why every Proterra Light wheel has a $294.95 MSRP while each rear wheel carries an MSRP of $354.95. Proterra wheels are currently in stock at our California wheel building facility where every wheel is hand-built at the base of Mount Tamalpais.

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