Components - Wheels

Made in the USA by a small outfit in Grand Rapids, Michigan; I've badly beaten these polished PLUS-sized beauties...

Who would buy a set of carbon wheels from Giant? Before you hastily cast these aside, a closer look is in order...

It isn't fair to call the Carbon Chameleon a 'jack of all trades' because it's also the master of some...

We haven't ridden these yet but early impressions are very good by most measures - and maybe they'll be game...

The little company that could keeps on putting out cutting edge products that many larger firms must be envious of...

How does a $600 alloy wheel measure up to higher-priced options?

Still rolling silky smooth on the original EZO bearings, the 1.66° engagement Project 321 rear hub has risen to the top...

For the first time in years, there was a buzz about this year's BC Bike Show. Andrew Major took a swing around the aisles to pick out the interesting bits.

Many different lengths, an optional protruding protector - and the option to make your bike easily trainer compatible in winter...

OneUp tells us the Axle F is 98% stiffer than stock, a little bit lighter, and it even costs less...

There are more complex, quieter and faster engaging hubs available, but as a package Raceface's Vaults offer much to love...

What would you expect from Chromag rims? Well they aren't made of steel - but they aren't made of carbon either...

Santa Cruz went deep on engineering with external spoke reinforcements and an asymmetrical profile, but that only matters if they can take a beating...

Entering the crowded carbon wheel market, Crankbrothers knew they needed to bring some heat and serve up something nobody offers...

Specialized has put strength ahead of weight concerns and while the price has also increased there is now a more reasonably-priced carbon option...

Once Hayes and Manitou were at the top of the heap - these products make it clear they are serious about getting back there...

Two pairs of carbon wheels, one slightly pricier, one slightly heavier - which wins the compliance, stiffness and tubeless mounting categories....

While it wasn't all golden with the fast engaging hubs, in either silent or loud configurations, there is much to like...

Premium hubs with the right number of the right kind of spokes - but how do they sound and engage....

Enve's updated M730 wheels feature some interesting tech and a flat prevention strip that will save riders from some headaches…

Can a complete wheelset that costs less than many rear hubs deliver performance and durability for the North Shore...

Reynolds has brought the price down by a grand but the warranty is just as good and you can still try them for a month...

Race Face Vault hubs, a fresh SQLab ergonomic saddle, and Time's newest pedal are ready for a thorough spring thrashing...

After close to a full year of abuse, Tim is left pretty impressed with the Agent wheelset.