Giveaway/Product News: With a wider yet lighter aluminum rim, a redesigned 370 hub, and the option to integrate the Trackr Speed sensor (developed in collaboration with Wahoo) directly into the rear hub, DT Swiss has significantly revised its E 1800 Spline wheelset. The wheelset is designed to bridge the gap between classic… read more
Product News: With the WH-R9370 series, Shimano introduces a completely redesigned generation of its Dura-Ace wheels. The new portfolio ranges from the lightweight C36 climbing wheelset to the versatile C50 and C60 models, and includes a special combination of a 99mm deep front wheel and disc wheel for time trials and triathlons. Compared to the previous… read more
Product News: Modern XC race bikes feature wider tires, more suspension travel, and geometries that allow riders to push the limits even further. As the courses become increasingly steep and technically demanding, the world's best riders need highly advanced components without compromising on weight. With the new 30|XC… read more
Unpacking the wheels immediately brought back childhood memories for the tester: After all, XC legend Julian Absalon celebrated some of his greatest successes on the distinctive red and black Fulcrum wheels. Accordingly, there was great anticipation to see how Fulcrum's latest development would perform in practical testing – a model that, with its more robust… read more
Wheels are one of the most important components on a mountain bike and are subjected to enormous forces, especially on an e-MTB. Crankbrothers has developed a special approach with its Synthesis series, aiming to achieve the perfect balance of grip, control, and stability with mismatched front and rear wheels. We tested the new Synthesis Alloy 2.0 e-MTB wheelset in the… read more
