Race Face Next R Wheels
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?
Wheels
Ibis 742 Carbon Logo Wheels
After 5 months of hard use, we’ve come away very impressed by the Ibis 742 Carbon Logo wheels’ overall performance, durability, and value.
ENVE M60 Forty HV 29” Wheels
After 10 months of riding on ENVE’s M60 Forty HV wheels, we’ve got a long-term update.
2017 NOBL Wheels TR38 27.5”
For the price, the NOBL TR38 wheels are easily some of the best we’ve ridden.
Reynolds 29 Enduro Wheels
We’ve got a durability update on the Reynolds 29 Enduro Wheels after a full season of abuse.
Loaded Precision X40 27.5 Hookless Carbon Wheelset
The Loaded Precision X40 27.5 Hookless Carbon Wheelset is an affordable option for riders looking for very stiff wheels.
Easton ARC 30 27.5″ Rims
Easton’s ARC 30 rims deliver the best combination of stiffness, width, weight, and price we’ve found in an aluminum rim.
ENVE M70 Thirty HV 27.5” Wheels
ENVE’s M70 HV wheels are a top choice for riders looking for a light and stiff enduro-focused wheelset.
Overview: ENVE’s “HV” Rims
Wide rims are all the rage, so why are ENVE’s new High Volume options narrower than the competition?
Vittoria Deamion 29″ Wheelset
The Vittoria Deamion 29″ is a mid-priced wheelset that offers a good combination of weight and stiffness.
White Industries XMR Hubs
White Industries’ XMR Hubs are a smooth rolling option with taller flanges that allow for stiffer wheels.
WTB Asym i35 Rims, 27.5”
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.
WTB KOM i25 Rims
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.
Sapim Laser Spokes
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 Turbine Wheelset
Race Face’s 29″ Turbine wheels are durable, unusually stiff for their size, and come at a fair price.
WTB Frequency Team i25 Rims
WTB’s Frequency Team i25 rims are reasonably priced, build up well, and work great as a tubeless setup.
Industry Nine Enduro 29″ Wheelset
We tested these wheels for about a year and a half, and found them to be exceptionally durable and well designed.
Making the Switch to 650b
What happens when you throw a pair of 27.5″ wheels on a Santa Cruz Blur LT2? You get a bike that corners better and feels more stable at speed.
Reynolds All Mountain Carbon Wheelset
If you’re considering making the jump to carbon, the Reynolds All Mountain Carbon Wheelset offers the performance benefits of carbon with less sticker shock than other carbon wheels.
ENVE Composites Twenty6 AM Wheelset
In short, the ENVE Composites Twenty6 AM wheelset is the current pinnacle of durability, stiffness, and weight in the all-mountain world.