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2011 Fulcrum Red Fire Disc Wheelset (Tubeless)

Time to go tubeless? Marshal Olson thinks so.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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WTB Frequency Team i25 Rims

WTB's Frequency Team i25 rims are reasonably priced, build up well, and work great as a tubeless setup.

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Race Face Turbine Wheelset

Race Face's 29" Turbine wheels are durable, unusually stiff for their size, and come at a fair price.

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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...

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First Look: WTB KOM i25 27.5″ Rims

At a weight that is comparable to carbon offerings—at a fraction of the price—WTB may have created a class-leading product with their new aluminum KOM rim.

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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.

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White Industries XMR Hubs

White Industries' XMR Hubs are a smooth rolling option with taller flanges that allow for stiffer wheels.

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Vittoria Deamion 29″ Wheelset

The Vittoria Deamion 29" is a mid-priced wheelset that offers a good combination of weight and stiffness.

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Overview: ENVE’s “HV” Rims

Wide rims are all the rage, so why are ENVE's new High Volume options narrower than the competition?

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ENVE M60 Forty HV 29” Wheels

ENVE's M60 Forty HV wheels deliver a premium combination of stiffness and light weight.

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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.

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Reynolds 29 Enduro Wheels

The Reynolds 29 Enduro wheels are some of the stiffest "trail" wheels we've ever ridden. Combine that with the low weight of a carbon wheelset, and things get "dangerously addicting."

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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.

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