Can a product that costs half as much as the competition perform just as well? That’s basically what Hunt is claiming about their Carbon H-Impact wheelset, and after 5 months of testing, we actually don’t think they’re far off. Check out our review of this impressive wheelset.
There are plenty of ultra-stiff carbon rims on the market, but many of them also tend to feel very harsh and jarring in rough terrain. With their Enduro-oriented Union wheels, We Are One aimed to strike a better balance of stiffness, ride feel, & durability — all while making them in British Columbia and offering a lifetime warranty. After spending a few months riding the Union wheels (on an aggressive hardtail), we think they’d be very appealing to a lot of riders.
Revel claims that their new RW30 carbon wheels are not only more durable and better damped than other carbon rims, but also more easily recyclable and similarly lightweight. These are some pretty bold claims, so check out our review to see how they went about doing this and our initial on-trail impressions.
We’ve now spent over nine months on Enve’s M730 carbon wheels, and you can check out our full review for our thoughts on their ride quality, notable features, long-term durability, and who should be considering them.
We’ve now put over 1000 miles on Race Face’s carbon Next R wheels, including everything from multi-day Enduro races to DH courses. So, how’d they do?
After 5 months of hard use, we’ve come away very impressed by the Ibis 742 Carbon Logo wheels’ overall performance, durability, and value.
After 10 months of riding on ENVE’s M60 Forty HV wheels, we’ve got a long-term update.
For the price, the NOBL TR38 wheels are easily some of the best we’ve ridden.
We’ve got a durability update on the Reynolds 29 Enduro Wheels after a full season of abuse.
The Loaded Precision X40 27.5 Hookless Carbon Wheelset is an affordable option for riders looking for very stiff wheels.
Easton’s ARC 30 rims deliver the best combination of stiffness, width, weight, and price we’ve found in an aluminum rim.
ENVE’s M70 HV wheels are a top choice for riders looking for a light and stiff enduro-focused wheelset.
Wide rims are all the rage, so why are ENVE’s new High Volume options narrower than the competition?
The Vittoria Deamion 29″ is a mid-priced wheelset that offers a good combination of weight and stiffness.
White Industries’ XMR Hubs are a smooth rolling option with taller flanges that allow for stiffer wheels.
Wide rims carry a lot of benefits, and the WTB Asym i35 rim (27.5″) is a nicely designed one that stands alone in terms of price and width.
Update: We’ve put more time on the WTB KOM i25 rims, and we’ve been impressed with their value, comment on their durability, and offer more comparisons.
Spokes are one of the least sexy and most overlooked components on a bike. But they shouldn’t be, since they can radically alter the ride of your bike. Marshal Olson explains, and offers a preliminary look at the Sapim Laser spokes.
Race Face’s 29″ Turbine wheels are durable, unusually stiff for their size, and come at a fair price.
WTB’s Frequency Team i25 rims are reasonably priced, build up well, and work great as a tubeless setup.