e*thirteen Grappler Sidekick Flux 66 Aluminum GR Rear Wheel - 29", 148x12 Boost, XD, Black
Tirelessly engineered for gravity riders who demand top-tier performance and rugged durability on a budget, the e*thirteen Grappler Sidekick Flux 66 Aluminum Rear Wheel is a true game-changer for Downhill, Enduro, and bike park riding. This heavy-duty wheel integrates e*thirteen's revolutionary Sidekick anti-kickback hub technology with their resilient 6069-AL rim profiles into a value-packed, huckproof package. Built specifically for the high-load demands placed on a rear wheel, it balances premium rock-strike resilience with traction-enhancing compliance and tracking stability.
The defining centerpiece of this wheel is the innovative Sidekick Rear Hub. Featuring an adjustable 9°/13°/18° deadband and a reliable 3-pawl mechanism, this hub eliminates pedal kickback by absorbing chainstay growth directly at the source. By decoupling drivetrain forces from your rear suspension, Sidekick technology allows your rear shock to move completely free of chain tension. This dramatically improves small-bump sensitivity, isolates harsh chain feedback, and filters out drivetrain shock before it ever reaches the rider, allowing you to carry more "free speed" into technical track sections with whisper-quiet, nearly silent trail operation.
Laced up to the hub is the gravity-specific Flux 66 GR Aluminum Rim. Built from tough 6069 aluminum with a value-oriented sleeved joint, it features a signature 17mm low-profile depth explicitly engineered to optimize radial compliance. This intentional flex filters out punishing trail chatter and rough square-edged rock gardens, acting as an integrated layer of suspension that drastically reduces rider fatigue. A generous 30mm inner width stabilizes wide gravity tire casings, while broad hookless flanges deliver dependable, set-and-forget tubeless security and superior pinch-flat protection.
This 29" rear wheel features a heavy-duty 32-hole drilling to increase structural durability and stability across technical, heavy-impact terrain. It is meticulously handbuilt with high-quality double-butted spokes and secure-lock brass nipples, ensuring long-term tension stability and structural longevity under hard cornering and heavy landings. Outfitted with standard 148x12mm Boost spacing, a SRAM XD compatible driver, and a dependable 6-bolt disc mount, this 1160g rear wheel is fully backed by an incredible 10-year manufacturer warranty with comprehensive crash replacement support.
Key Features
- Sidekick Anti-Kickback Tech: Eliminates pedal kickback and filters drivetrain vibration, unlocking your rear suspension's true potential
- Adjustable Deadband Architecture: Tunable 9°/13°/18° mechanical deadband lets you customize the hub profile to match your suspension layout
- Free Speed Design: Exceptionally low-drag internal architecture allows you to carry more speed with whisper-quiet trail operation
- Flux 66 Low Profile Rim: 17mm rim height provides fatigue-reducing compliance and enhanced track tracking without losing steering precision
- 6069 Aluminum Construction: Sleeved-joint alloy build engineered to survive heavy DH, Enduro, and bike park terrain
- 30mm Inner Width & Hookless Flanges: Optimizes modern tire profiles while adding massive impact and pinch-flat resistance
- Robust 32-Spoke Rear Layout: Built with double-butted spokes and brass nipples for maximum lateral stability and impact resistance
- Long-Term Peace of Mind: Fully backed by a 10-year manufacturer warranty and aluminum rim crash replacement policy
Specifications
- Model: e*thirteen Grappler Sidekick Flux 66 Aluminum GR Rear Wheel
- Wheel Position: Rear Only
- Size: 29"
- Inner Width: 30mm
- Drilling / Spoke Count: 32-Hole
- Hub Spacing: 148x12mm Boost
- Driver Type: SRAM XD Driver
- Hub Engagement: 3-Pawl with 9° / 13° / 18° Adjustable Deadband
- Disc Mount: 6-Bolt
- Spokes & Nipples: Double-Butted Spokes / Secure Lock Brass Nipples
- Material: AL-6069 Aluminum
- Rim Profile: Hookless, Sleeved Joint, 17mm depth
- Valve Type: Presta
- Weight: 1160g
- Warranty: 10 years with comprehensive crash replacement support
A premium, budget-friendly gravity rear wheel combining high-compliance alloy rims with revolutionary anti-kickback hub technology, built for riders who demand maximum suspension plushness, traction, and structural strength on aggressive gravity tracks.
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Auckland Same Day Delivery
Live in Auckland? Get your order today with our Urgent Tonight service.
Excludes surfboards. Surfboards travel separately by specialist freight and are priced differently at checkout.
Available Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays. Delivered between 6:00pm and 9:00pm the same day.
Check the zone map below and look for the Urgent Tonight banner on eligible products.
We can deliver Hyper Ride warehouse orders to PO Boxes using NZ Post. Supplier-direct PO Box delivery depends on the supplier's nominated courier and we may contact you for a physical street address if required. We do not deliver to Great Barrier Island or the Chatham Islands. Rural deliveries may take an extra 1–3 working days.
Where Your Order Ships From
Hyper Ride Warehouse
Products showing "In Stock – Ships from Hyper Warehouse" are stocked at our Auckland warehouse and are normally dispatched within 1 business day, unless a different timeframe is shown on the product listing, at checkout, or in your order confirmation.
Supplier / Logistics Warehouse
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Specific Dispatch Timeframes
Some products require extra processing time. For example, "Logistics Warehouse – Allow approx. 2 working days before dispatch" or "Aus Stock – Dispatch in approx. 7–10 working days". Where a specific timeframe is displayed against an item, that timeframe applies.
Dispatch Time vs Delivery Time
Dispatch time is the time required for your item to leave the Hyper Ride warehouse or supplier warehouse. Courier delivery time begins after the item has been dispatched.
The dispatch timeframe shown against the individual product on the product page, at checkout, or in your order confirmation takes priority over the general timeframes on this page.
If your order contains products from more than one dispatch location, your items may be sent separately and arrive at different times. Each parcel may also have a different courier and tracking number.
Shipping Rates
| Category | Cost | Delivery | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street Clothing & Footwear | $9.99 | 1–3 working days within New Zealand, plus 1–3 extra days for rural areas. | Street clothing and footwear. |
| Standard Nationwide | $14.99 | 2–3 working days within New Zealand, plus 1–3 extra days for rural areas. | Most standard-sized items. |
| Medium Items | $19.99 per item | Standard delivery timeframe applies. | Bodyboards, board bags, longboard skateboards, moto boots, and moto helmets. |
| Large Items | $29.99 per item | Standard delivery timeframe applies. | Snowboards, snowboard packages, kneeboards, wakeboards, water skis, and bikes. |
| XLarge Items | $29.99 per item | Standard delivery timeframe applies. | Inflatable stand-up paddle boards. |
Bulky Items
Surfboards, Roof Boxes & Large Bike Racks
These items require specialist transport and are sent using Bascik rather than our standard NZ Post service. Delivery can take up to 10 days depending on your location within New Zealand.
Surcharges
We recommend delivery to a non-rural town or workplace if you would like to avoid the rural surcharge.
Due to additional courier surcharges. You may prefer delivery to a friend or workplace in Auckland City.
Additional Information
Rural Delivery
Rural deliveries can take an additional 1–3 working days. Exact delivery times can vary depending on the local rural courier route and service frequency.
Signature Required
Orders are sent signature required by default. If you provide permission to leave in your shipping notes, the courier may leave the parcel without a signature where their service allows.
PO Box Delivery
Orders shipped from our Auckland warehouse via NZ Post can be delivered to PO Boxes. Supplier-direct PO Box delivery depends on the supplier's nominated courier. If required, we may contact you for a physical street address.
Shipping Days
Orders are not dispatched on weekends or public holidays. Working-day dispatch and delivery estimates exclude weekends and public holidays.
Order Changes
Once an order has been placed, we cannot guarantee cancellations or edits before dispatch. Contact us as soon as possible and we will help where we can.
Tracking
For orders shipped from our Auckland warehouse, NZ Post tracking is automatically emailed once the courier collects and scans your parcel. Supplier-direct tracking is not always supplied automatically, so please contact us if your expected dispatch timeframe has passed and you have not received tracking.
Tracking & Split Orders
Hyper Ride Warehouse Tracking
Hyper Ride warehouse orders are shipped using NZ Post. Tracking is automatically forwarded to you once NZ Post collects and scans the parcel. Tracking may not show movement until the first courier scan has taken place.
Supplier Tracking
Supplier-direct orders use the supplier's nominated courier. Tracking details are not always automatically forwarded to us or to the customer. If the dispatch timeframe shown against your product has passed, email us and we can request the tracking for you.
Orders From Multiple Locations
If your order contains products from the Hyper Ride warehouse and one or more supplier warehouses, the items may be dispatched separately and arrive on different days.
Different Couriers
Split orders may use different courier companies and have separate tracking numbers. Please check the dispatch information shown against each item in your order confirmation.
Support & Freight
Freight Companies
- NZ Post is used for standard orders dispatched from the Hyper Ride Auckland warehouse.
- Bascik is used for specialist bulky freight including surfboards, roof boxes and large bike racks.
- Urgent Couriers operates our Auckland Urgent Tonight same-day delivery service.
- Orders dispatched directly from a supplier are sent using the supplier's nominated courier.
- Supplier-direct tracking is not always sent automatically. If you need tracking after the expected dispatch timeframe has passed, please contact our customer service team.
Shipping to Australia?
For Australian shipping information, head to our dedicated Shipping AU page.
We currently offer standard shipping only for Australia. All Australian orders are first received at our Auckland HQ, where they are collated and processed for export before dispatch.
$29.99 shipping plus a 2% import fee. The fee may vary depending on the item.
Estimated delivery time is 4–6 business days from dispatch.
Orders do not ship same-day. Processing and export prep can take up to 3 business days.
There are currently no express shipping options available for Australia.
We do not ship surfboards or stand-up paddleboards to Australia. We also cannot deliver to post shops or PO Boxes — a residential or business street address is required.
Shipping Overview
| Shipping Type | Cost | Delivery | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia Standard Nationwide | $25 + 2% import fee | 4–6 business days from dispatch (estimate only). | Orders are first collated at our Auckland HQ and processed for export before dispatch. Rural and remote areas may take longer. |
How Australian Orders Work
Order Processing
Orders do not ship same-day. All Australian orders first arrive at our Auckland HQ warehouse, where they are collated and processed for export. This can take up to 3 business days before dispatch.
Multiple Items
If your order contains multiple items, we’ll collate them at our Auckland HQ and ship them together so your order arrives in full.
Remote Areas
Delivery to rural or remote parts of Australia, including WA, NT, and Far North QLD, may take longer than the standard 4–6 business day estimate.
Dispatch Schedule
Orders are dispatched Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm NZ time. Our daily processing cut-off is 3:00pm NZ time. Orders placed after this, on weekends, or on public holidays will be processed the next business day.
Tracking, Customs & Returns
Tracking Your Order
You’ll automatically receive a Team Global Express tracking link once your parcel leaves Auckland and is scanned into the carrier network.
Customs & Duty Charges
International orders may be subject to customs or import duties once they reach Australia. These charges are the responsibility of the recipient. Hyper Ride cannot control, predict, or waive these fees, and we cannot mark orders as gifts.
Returns from Australia
Returns from Australia are not free. For full returns information, including how to lodge a return, please visit our Returns page.
Need Help?
Customer Support
For help with Australian shipping, tracking, or returns, email ridesupport@hyperride.co.nz.
Quick Summary
- Standard shipping only for Australia.
- Orders are collated at Auckland HQ before export.
- Dispatch can take up to 3 business days.
- Delivery is estimated at 4–6 business days from dispatch.
- Remote areas may take longer.
