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What makes Stan’s rims special?
What sets Stan’s rims apart is the patented shape. They feature a shallow drop-channel, a smooth transition to a wide, flat bead seat, and a very low sidewall. These features together make up our Bead Socket Technology (BST) profile, which makes Stan
What do I need to run my Stan’s wheels tubeless?
For our mountain bike wheels, you will need one layer of our Yellow Tape (width varies by model), a Universal Valve, and sealant. Our road rims require two layers of tape. All of our in-house built wheels come with tape and valve stems pre-installed.
What tires can I use?
While most mountain bike tires can be used on our rims with proper set-up, we recommend choosing tires labeled "Tubeless Ready" for best results. Some tires are more porous than others and may require more sealant during initial setup. Road tires, or
Can I use tubes in my Stan’s wheels?
Yes, absolutely. While we firmly believe that tubeless is the best option for all riding applications, tubes can be used in our wheels.
What is the weight limit on Stan’s wheels?
Our recommended weight limits are determined by the individual components of the wheel build (rim choice, hole count, spoke gauge, lacing pattern) and vary between wheels. Please check the individual wheel page for the weight recommendation for the w
What is the maximum tire pressure I can use?
A tire and rim work together as a system, therefore maximum tire pressure is specific to the rim and tire combination you will be riding. The maximum recommended pressure for common tire sizes for each rim is listed on their respective product pages
Why is my cassette digging into my freehub body?
Figure 1.Rigid Body Cassette. Figure 2.Individual Gear Cassette. Stan's freehubs are made lightweight using aluminum like many other brands. We recommend using cassettes with a rigid alloy carrier (XTR, XT, XO, etc. - Figure 1) for the largest sprock
Spoke Nipple Washers
A: Nipple washers were required only on Stan’s “Race Gold” rims, and not required on any others. Nipple washers are an optional way to extend the fatigue life of an alloy rim’s spoke holes. A nipple washer works by spreading out the stress at the spo
ERD. What is it? Can I trust it? How do I measure it?
ERD: Can I trust it?. Unfortunately, there are plenty of rims from different companies with “ERD” on the label that report only the diameter of the rim’s nipple support surface, without accounting for any nipples. So sadly, no, you can’t trust ERD fr