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.
Wheels
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.
UPDATE: SUNringlé Charger Pro Wheelset
For those looking for a solid all-mountain wheelset without dropping big bucks, the SUNringle Charger Pros are an attractive option. Just keep an eye on them at first.
ENVE Composites XC, AM, and DH Carbon Rims
Reviewer Marshal Olson contends that the ENVE Composite carbon rims simply blow similar-weight rims out of the water. But are they worth the price? Read up and decide for yourself.
Mavic Crossmax SX Wheelset
The Mavic Crossmax SX wheels offer excellent stiffness, durability, and performance for all-mountain XC and freeriders, especially if you can tolerate a little maintenance.
