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75mm tall x 48mm wide URCHIN Wheels
42mm stoneground running surface • Offset bearing seat • Radiused outside edge, beveled inside edge
6.6 oz. each • Sold in sets of FOUR wheels
Ideal for fast freeride, the 75mm by 48mm Urchins love goin’ FAST, gettin’ sideways, and rippin’ corners!
• height and width perfectly balanced for modern all-around riding
• slide release that’s smooth, easy, comfortable, and predictable
• amazing in-slide feedback and control, bleeding just the right amount of speed
• secure, comfy hookup
• vibrant ‘thane lanes
• consistent wear
Available in TWO proprietary formulas, with finely-tuned durometer choices.
Defcon™: Guinness WR speed – get up to speed faster! • easy, predictable in-slide feedback • extremely slow, consistent wear
• 78A Mango (stoneground): super fast roll; exceptionally easy release; ultra-smooth sliding; minimal grip
Elixir™: smooth, predictable slides (even on concrete) • easy release and hookup • supreme control • bright ’thane lines
• 80A Red (stoneground): Floaty, velvet-smooth slides with bright ’thane lines
Molded around our advanced Mini-EC hub – preserves ample tire thickness while saving over ½-ounce per wheel, stiffening the inside edge, and super-charging inside edge rebound. Translation: Better roll speed, more predictable handling, and better slide control!
Bill –
These 75mm Defcon Urchins are an exceedingly versatile and fun to ride wheel! I use mine as a sort of LDP/Freeride wheel, useful for cruising across town but enables me to rip the hills I find along the way. They slide easily at most speeds and shave off speed predictably and safely. Roll speed is good and they’re fairly lightweight for their size, so they’re easy to get up to speed. Their sensation of grip is secure, they communicate when you’re approaching the limit of traction and don’t let go too suddenly.
My sole criticisms are that they wear just a bit faster than I’d expect. I was leaving bright thane lines on smooth pavement with some of my first slides, didn’t expect that considering my 76a Alphas wouldn’t drop lines except on the roughest pavement. I’d also like to see a softer duro for Defcon, maybe 76a or even softer?
Overall I’d consider these a great wheel for the niche I apply them to, but I’d consider these a great wheel for riders of all experience levels and within multiple disciplines.