Strong, Light, and Hand-Built in the Netherlands
The SandStone wheels are the result of years of technical expertise in carbon rim development. The core philosophy is rooted in the synthesis of advanced rim technology: an ultra-wide, aerodynamic profile combined with an exceptionally low weight. This technical foundation ensures the SandStone line is a definitive result of performance and reliability, built upon a profound understanding of what a carbon rim truly needs to deliver.
Innovation at the Core
The SandStone platform is unified by one of the widest, lightest, and highest-quality carbon rims available.
- Pioneering Wide Rims: The 37mm internal rim width is a technical innovation that redefines what’s possible with tire performance. By fully supporting the tire sidewall, it creates a larger contact patch for grip and stability while minimizing rolling resistance. This is pure, measurable engineering credibility that delivers a direct performance gain.
- Precision Engineering (ART): Every rim utilizes our Asymmetrical Rim Technology (ART). This is the key to our superior durability and build quality. It optimizes the spoke angle, allowing our builders to achieve ideal spoke tension, resulting in a wheel that is exceptionally stable and stiff—the kind of stiffness that is immediately felt during a hard sprint or technical maneuver.
Commitment to Quality and Agility
9th Wave is a Dutch company that proudly hand-builds every wheel in the Netherlands. This is not just a point of localization; it is a fundamental guarantee of quality and reliability. Direct control over the build process means precision standards are maintained, differentiating 9th Wave from mass-produced brands.
As a relatively small, focused brand, 9th Wave is agile. It responds quickly to the demands of high-end customers and rapidly implements new technologies, meaning riders get access to cutting-edge performance faster.
Three Options, One Performance Standard
While the core rim technology is shared, the three SandStone models are a purposeful split to cater to riders who know exactly what they need:
- SandStone SL (1,388g): DT Swiss 240 EXP hubs and aluminum nipples for the lowest rotational mass and climbing supremacy.
- SandStone (1,460g): DT Swiss 350 hubs and durable brass nipples for worry-free, dual-discipline gravel and beach use.
- SandStone Boost (1,514g): Boost-spaced DT Swiss 350 hubs and brass nipples, built specifically for modern MTB/Boost frames in extreme conditions.
No matter which SandStone wheelset is chosen, the investment is safeguarded. 9th Wave offers the Ultimate Assurance with a Lifetime Warranty on all rims and a comprehensive Crash Replacement Program. This is an unwavering commitment to quality and proof that riders can proceed with absolute trust.
