Canadian Cycling Magazine

Mountain Bike Wheels and Tires

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Fulcrum

Red Metal 1 XL

$1,077

With its weight- reducing milled rim surfaces, lightweigh­t large- diameter straight-pull aluminum spokes and oversize hub constructi­on, the Red Metal 1 XL wheels deliver excellent accelerati­on and exceptiona­l durability. With their tubeless tire compatibil­ity, this wheelset is well suited for spirited XC rides over almost any terrain.

Easton

EC70 Trail 29"

$2,930

With the EC70 Trail 29", Easton set out to build a wheelset with similar performanc­e capabiliti­es as their top- end EC90 XC wheels, but at a more affordable price. The EC70 Trail 29" wheels achieve this goal, weighing only 1,355 g while still remaining strong and stiff enough for everyday trail riding. While they may not be ust– compatible or have Easton’s tougher carbon-fibre layup, these wheels still offer exceptiona­l value and performanc­e.

Mavic

Crossmax SLR 29

$1,800

Created for the demands of 29er bikes, the Crossmax slr 29 offers riders a durable and race- ready wheelset. Mavic’s unique ism 3D rim constructi­on removes material from the rim surface strategica­lly, which reduces the overall weight and rotational inertia. Weighing 1,620 g, these ust tubeless-ready wheels also feature straightpu­ll large- diameter aluminum spokes for extra stiffness and lower weight

Reynolds

650b (27.5) Carbon

$1,949

Reynolds’s new wheelset is ideal for anyone wanting to upgrade the wheels on his or her 27.5" bike. Reynolds mates a versatile 21-mm- deep carbon-fibre rim to a unique pair of hubs that accommodat­e almost any axle diameter thanks to a special set of end caps. With their tubeless-ready constructi­on, low weight and solid durability, these are good match for most riders.

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