- The composite legs are hollow and have a rib inside of each “spoke” to increase the overall stiffness of the wheel.
- More comfortable ride through a shock absorbing design.
- No maintenance
- 4-Pawl engagement
- They come in several colors
- 2 year limited warranty and several low cost replacement programs.
I am pretty sure that they are using hubs manufactured by DT Swiss, but the wheels…overall…are heavy. Just check out these specs.
Over 1000g for a front wheel (w/o a tire) is in downhill range. We all know how rolling weight drastically changes how a bike rides…especially a cross country rig. I can’t see how these will be successful on lighter bikes where weight is a huge issue.
For downhill sleds, I can’t see using a composite wheel. There are too many rock gardens and drops that destroy some of the best wheels on the market today, so I guess you are out of that range also.
I am not trying to completely knock these wheels right off the bat because I have never ridden a set. On paper, they aren’t impressing me.
I do find it funny that out of all of the articles I have seen on these wheels…no one has made this comparison yet. If you were riding in the early ’90’s like I was, this will bring up some old memories.
Haven’t We Been Down This Road Before?
Back in the 1990’s, the Spin and Spinergy wheels were the HOT ITEM for your Trek Y Bike! I actually saw one at the local trail head in perfect condition all spec’ed out with XTR and a Judy SL. Wow…those were the days.
Do I think these wheels are going to gain that same popularity? I don’t think so. Full carbon wheels on mountain bikes can not be made efficient or durable enough for regular use. For the same amount of money…or less…you can have a killer, lightweight, hand built set that will last you for years.
If I had a 20″ BMX bike, it would be pretty cool to run some. I remember when that craze hit too.
To the guys over at Tag – I know you sent me the press release in good faith and I do appreciate that. I am sure these are better than the Spins from the old days with the many advancements that we had had in composite molding over the years. In my opinion, I still don’t see the need at this time.