This is a snappy, tough-rimmed, quality set of alloy wheels delivering optimised tyre profiles at each end, but otherwise it struggles to stand head and shoulders above the competition when cheaper, lighter and faster- feeling alloy packages are available for a similar price. This translates in a similar way to the camber on a set of skis helping initiate turning, and both decisions prove beneficial in the real world too. The broader sleeve-joined and welded front rim gives a more squared-off tyre profile, more air volume for damping and extra transverse grip leant over, whereas the skinnier rear encourages faster rolling with a rounded tyre profile that also sharpens directional changes.
Pros: Lighter than other alloy wheels, snappy ride, tough Weight: 900g front + 1,008g rear = 1,980g pair | Internal rim width: 31.5mm front, 29mm rear | Rating: 8/10
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Read the full review of the Mavic Crossmax XL wheelsĬrankbrothers Synthesis i9 wheels Premium alloy wheels You may not notice a massive improvement in ride feel or hub pick-up, but they’ll be easier set up with tubeless tyres and bring increased reliability.
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If you’ve bought an entry-level trail bike in the last year or so and are looking to upgrade the factory hoops, you won’t go far wrong with the CrossMax XL. Like its siblings, it’s built around a 30mm asymmetric Maxtal alloy rim, which is SUP welded and machined, the difference is it doesn’t get the ISM inter spoke milling process, so is slightly heavier than more expensive models. Mavic offers three tiers in its mountain bike trail wheel range and the CrossMax XL is the budget model. Weight: 964g front, 1,109g rear | Internal rim width: 30mm | Freehub: XD driver, Microspline or HG | Rating: 9/10 Mountain Biking product shot in the studio Mavic Crossmax XL wheels Durable, reliable hoops from a brand with decades of heritage Read the full review of the Silt Carbon XC wheels In terms of value and performance then, the Silt Carbon XC wheels are impressive. The closest category rivals I can think of are Specialized’s carbon Roval Controls that are around 100g heavier and also £350 more expensive. Silt’s XC wheels are well sorted and bring all the benefits of a lightweight wheelset, albeit with a slightly sharper ride than some carbon options. This harshness isn’t excessive, but just a sense of a bit more feedback and vibration from small rocks flecked in the ground, rather than smoothing out every ripple like some modern rims that are designed to specifically create extra compliance. Even with the relatively shallow 25mm rim depth, the ride is less conforming and damped than some more expensive carbon wheels I’ve tested, more like old-fashioned razor-sharp carbon XC wheels. Obviously, the low price is a major draw, but there’s also snappy immediacy and proper stomp-and-go acceleration that sees you soon zipping along.
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These ridiculously light £800 Silt XC carbon wheels are amazing value, and Silt’s latest offering also comes with proven components and an unlimited free crash replacement programme (labour not included). Pros: Lightweight, great value and immediate, stomp and go accelerationĬons: Sticky freehub, front spacer not super secure Weight: Front: 640g/Rear: 750g = 1,390g total | Rim width: 32mm external, 27mm internal | Rating: 9/10 Silt Carbon XC wheels Best lightweight cross-country XC wheels
Read the full review of the Mavic E-Deemax wheels It won’t win any weight awards, but if you want something that will take the knocks and deliver a fuss-free, no hassle experience then the E-Deemax S is just the ticket. Mavic has built an impressively strong, durable, low-maintenance and free-spinning wheelset in the E-Deemax S. It uses Mavic’s ID360 design – similar to the DT Swiss star ratchet – and offers 15º engagement, minimal resistance and a really solid connection and drive even when the bike and rider are putting out maximum torque. One particularly enjoyable trait of the E-Deemax is the low-friction freehub that just seems to spin and spin when you’re coasting. Mavic can use a sealed rim bed thanks to its FORE Concept, where the oversize, splined spoke nipples thread directly into the alloy rim. The Mavic’s have a ride quality that sits somewhere towards the middle of the wheel stiffness spectrum. They are available in two internal widths – 30mm and 35mm – and two diameters – 29in and 27.5in. These alloy E-Deemax S wheels are a relatively new addition to the Mavic range and are aimed squarely at e-bike riders. Weight: 1,030g front S30, 1,150g rear S35 | Internal rim width: 35mm | Freehub: XD driver, Microspline or HG | Rating: 9/10 Mavic E-Deemax S wheels Best electric mountain bike wheels
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