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Review: WTB Scraper 27.5+ Rims

I’ve been testing the WTB Scraper 27.5 mountain bike rims for several weeks now and they have quickly transformed my bike from a capable XC trail bike into an adventure rig worthy of the most challenging terrain. Is wider really better when it comes to mountain bike rims? Read on to find out. Specs and …

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WTB Debuts New 35mm ASYM Rims, Riddler Semi-slick Tire, and SL8 Saddle

A visit to the WTB booth at Sea Otter revealed a company that’s been hard at work developing new products. If you didn’t see our coverage of the 27.5×3.00 Bridger tire, you can check that out here. WTB wasn’t just showing the Bridger though. They had new rims, tires, and saddles on display. We’ve got a …

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Review: Atomik Mod-Hook Carbon Rims + Profile Racing Elite Hubs

There is an art to building up the perfect mountain bike wheel. Unlike any other bike component, wheels can be customized to fit the needs of the rider in an almost infinite number of ways. I’ve been testing a set of high end, custom 29er wheels built up by Dustin at Southern Wheelworks featuring Atomik …

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Review: Enve M70 Thirty 27.5 Carbon Wheels

I already have–and will again–apologize to Enve’s PR guys. Have you ever read something online or in print and just said, “no way”? Well, I was one of those people. Ever since I was a kid, the bicycle rims that I used had hook beads. Some were more pronounced than others, but the hook was …

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On Review: Sarma Naran 80 Carbon Fat Bike Rims

When you think of fat bikes, you may not think about them being light, but manufacturers are pushing the envelope in design and construction, with some complete bike build weights dipping down into the low 20’s. Wheels are a big factor in any weight reduction effort, and of course shedding rotating mass is always a …

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