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@Mayzei: Here is the SRAM part number for the bleeding edge tool 00.5318.015.001 You can google and its in stock all over the place. Not crazy expensive but I know its frustrating having to buy more tools. Cheers!

I may be wrong but I believe that is exactly what SRAM did for the Guide RE brakes. Also I believe select WC athelets were running that setup last year.

@ibishreddin: But you can definitely beat the weight!

The new bleeding edge technology is really awesome. The adapter you need comes with the brakes, unless they are on a complete bike then you might have to order one. It makes bleeding and maintenance a lot easier for home mechanics and the new lever designs also allow for more consistent lever feel even if you have a little bit of air in the system. All in all these are welcome changes for a home mechanic. Don't knock it until you have had some experience with it.

@shawnca7: You don't need to find hubs, they come as a wheelset not rim only.

SRAM already makes a wider 27.5 carbon wheel. It is the Roam 60.

I am guessing you will likely see this wheel mostly as OEM wheels for companies looking to spice up their build kit without jacking up the price if they were to spec Enve or some other boutique carbon wheel. I personally believe this wheel would be an excellent on a 110mm-140mm trail bike, running 2.3" tires.