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Tubless Mountain Bike Wheels

| February 8th, 2011 | No Comments »


Tubeless mountain bike wheels improve traction and control in adverse weather and rugged terrain whilst eliminating pinched flats and problems associated with standard tub tyres. UST (Universal Standard for Tubeless) cycle wheels were developed in a joint industry effort between Mavic, Michelin and several other manufactures with an emphasis on mountain bike applications. Today, a number of mainstream bicycle and tyre manufacturers, including Kendra, Shimano and Bontrager, offer a range of tubeless mountain bike wheels and specialty tyres.

Tubeless mountain bike wheels are built with an airtight tyre channel and a rim-mount valve rather an inner tube valve. Tyre carcasses are mounted directly onto the wheel using a self-healing sealant inside and a latex or silicone bead along the tyre edge. A tight seal is achieved by adding pressure with a high-powered air compressor or CO2 cartridge. Although tubeless mountain bike wheels are designed for use with tubeless tyres that contain an integrated liner, some riders pair their tubeless wheels with standard tub tyre carcasses for maximum weight reduction.

After the initial tyre installation, tubeless wheels have a number of benefits for the off-road mountain biker and trail rider. With tubeless wheels, you’ll never have another pinched flat from your rim cutting the inner tube. Tubeless riders can comfortably lower their air pressure by 10 psi or more for a softer ride on rugged terrain. Self-healing sealants are messy, but they provide some great benefits after punctures. Sealant often spews dramatically from tubeless tyres as air is forced through puncture wounds. In most cases, the sealant will form a plug in the hole allowing you to continue your ride or at least arrive safely back at your home base without damaging your rims or calling a taxi.

For most riders, tubeless mountain bike wheels are an after-market upgrade although some high-end manufacturers offer tubeless wheel with new purchases. Typical start-up costs range from £134 per wheel to £1.000 or more for carbon fibre wheels featuring ceramic bearings and a deluxe hub. Mid-range tubeless wheel sets for mountain bikes can be purchased for roughly £400-500, including hubs. Tubeless tyres are more expensive than standard tyres ranging anywhere from £30 to £100 per tyre. However there’s no need to purchase secondary inner tubes. Tubeless mountain bike wheels are ideal for riders seeking a safe tyre and wheel solution with traction and performance-enhancing capabilities in the harshest terrain.

FSA XC-500 Tubeless Wheels  

FSA XC-500 Tubeless Wheels

FSA XC-500 Tubeless Wheels. Wheels Factory MTB. Tubeless wheelset with clincher rim. •Disc specific rims made from 6061/T6 •Superlight direct pull hubset •Sealed cartridge bearing •DB-14 stainless spokes •Brass spoke nipples

  £389.99
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DT Swiss Tubeless Kit XR 4.1/4.1d/4.1c  

DT Swiss Tubeless Kit XR 4.1/4.1d/4.1c

DT Swiss Tubeless Kit XR 4.1/4.1d/4.1c. Wheels Tubeless Kits. Turn your DT Swiss rims into a UST (tubeless compatible) setup with this kit. Kit includes: double sided tape, molded rim strip, tubeless valve, and starter bottle of sealant. With this ki

  £32.99
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Hutchinson MTB Tubeless Conversion Kit.  

Hutchinson MTB Tubeless Conversion Kit.

Hutchinson MTB Tubeless Conversion Kit.. Wheels Tubeless Kits. Mountain bike tubeless conversion kit. •Rim Width: 17-24mm •Content: 2 tubeless rim strips, 2 removable tubeless valves, 1 Protect’Air Max 120ml (sealant liquid), mounting

  £46.99
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No Flats Joe's A.M. Tubeless Conversion Kit  

No Flats Joe's A.M. Tubeless Conversion Kit

No Flats Joe's A.M. Tubeless Conversion Kit. Wheels Tubeless Kits. Fits All Mountain rims 19-25 mm inner rim width. Joe's Tubeless System is the most important upgrade available for a dedicated cyclist. Weight 60 grams per strip including val

  £26.99
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No Flats Joe's XC Tubeless Conversion Kit  

No Flats Joe's XC Tubeless Conversion Kit

No Flats Joe's XC Tubeless Conversion Kit. Wheels Tubeless Kits. Fits all XC rims, 17-19 mm inner rim width. Colour coded Blue. Joe's Tubeless System is the most important upgrade available for a dedicated cyclist. Weight 45 grams per strip i

  £26.99
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Effetto Caffe Tubeless Kit  

Effetto Caffe Tubeless Kit

Effetto Caffe Tubeless Kit. Wheels Tubeless Kits. To take full advantage of Caffélatex sealant, we created two complete kits, to convert standard mountain-bike wheels into tubeless ones (2 wheels per kit). Caffélatex Tubeless Kit has be

  £34.00
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Campagnolo 2 Way Fit Tubeless Valve  

Campagnolo 2 Way Fit Tubeless Valve

Campagnolo 2 Way Fit Tubeless Valve: Replacement tubeless valve for use with Campagnolo 2 Way Fit compatible rims.

  £9.99
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NoTubes Cyclocross Tubeless Kit  

NoTubes Cyclocross Tubeless Kit

NoTubes Cyclocross Tubeless Kit. Wheels Tubeless Kits. This kit will fit most cyclocross rims 17 to 21mm wide. What does this kit include? •Pint of Sealant •2 cyclocross strips •Universal Kit Tape •Scoop & Spout for sealant &b

  £40.00
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NoTubes 29er Tubeless Kit  

NoTubes 29er Tubeless Kit

NoTubes 29er Tubeless Kit. Wheels Tubeless Kits. 29-inch Mountain Bike Rims – This Rim Strips is for 29-inch mountain bike rims. Will fit Bontrager V brake, Salsa Delgado-X and Mavic 520 Touring 29-inch mountain bike rims. This kit includes: •On

  £53.99
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NoTubes Ryhno Tubeless Kit  

NoTubes Ryhno Tubeless Kit

NoTubes Ryhno Tubeless Kit. Wheels Tubeless Kits. This kit will fit Sun Rhyno Lite, Mavic 521, 721, 321(old 219). Note: Rim strips feature Presta valve stems. What does this kit include? •Pint of Sealant •2 Rhyno Lite Rim Strip •Univer

  £53.99
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Lightweight MTB Wheels

| January 4th, 2011 | No Comments »

Mountain biking is a time honored and active sport that involves making the best use of a bike’s mass. Since it involves climbing steep inclines, maneuvering around objects on short notice, and various similar activities, the weight of a bike is one of the key factors in its handling. Realizing this, wheel manufacturers have developed extremely lightweight MTB wheels that can significantly reduce the weight of a mountain bike.

Advantages of Lightweight MTB Wheels

Light wheels are advantageous for all the reasons one might suspect. The following are a few situations in which lighter wheels might come in handy.

Jumps

If you’re the sort of mountain biker who likes to “get air” a lighter bike can allow you to go higher and farther. This only stands to reason. The less weight you have to get off the ground, the better air you can potentially get. Things like the frame also factor in to the weight of a bike, but light wheels are a good place to start.
That said, there are some important safety precautions regarding wheels and jumping or other high energy MTB activities, and they are discussed below.

Uphill Riding

There are also obvious advantages to using lightweight MTB wheels when doing uphill riding. Lightweight wheels help a rider to get that speed advantage even though gravity is against them. Since there is some extra weight lost by using the light wheels, the biker can put the bike into higher gear and get more power as he or she ascends.

Fast Maneuvering

Either on level terrain or going downhill, lightweight MTB wheels can help with fast maneuvering. A lighter bike responds more quickly. A lighter touch to the handlebars is sufficient to make the bike turn, and in situations where fast turning is required, even an extra tenth of a second can make a difference.

Cautionary Considerations

You need to exercise caution when you move on the basis of weight reduction in your MTB buying and outfitting strategies. The one thing that you can (even unwittingly) sacrifice in your quest to shave as many grams as possible off the weight of a bike is durability and safety. The following are a few considerations to keep in mind so that you don’t make this mistake:

Weight Ratio

You need to have an appropriate weight ratio between you and your mountain bike. Lighter wheels often have at least some reduction in strength and impact resistance as a tradeoff. If you’re heavy than is appropriate in comparison to the lightness of your wheels and bike in general, you can end up bending the wheels and possibly having an accident. Consult your bicycle dealer about the weight ratio limitations on any lightweight MTB wheels you but.

Impact Resistance

Similarly, lightweight MTB wheels may have slightly less impact resistance. So if you’re doing things like jumps or rough downhill riding, this can increase accident risk. The last thing you want is for a wheel to give out when you’re in the middle of a high speed, high impact situation. Again, consult your dealer or the manufacturer concerning the impact performance capabilities of any wheel you buy, and take this information seriously.

Tire and Rim Fit

It’s possible to put a tire of inappropriate width on a lightweight wheel rim. This is again a dangerous situation, because the tire can peel off at high speed or in the event of an impact. So know what the right tire size is for the rim you have purchased.

Lightweight MTB wheels are fine if used properly. But make sure you know what you’re doing when using them. Get all the relevant information necessary to prevent accidents and insure an enjoyable mountain biking experience.

Hope Bearing Kit Lightweight  

Hope Bearing Kit Lightweight

Hope Bearing Kit Lightweight. Wheels Hubs Spares. Replacement bearing kit for the Hope Lightweight and Mono Lightweigh Front hubs.

  £8.00
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CeramicSpeed Wheel Kit - (Lightweight Wheels)  

CeramicSpeed Wheel Kit – (Lightweight Wheels)

CeramicSpeed Wheel Kit – (Lightweight Wheels): CeramicSpeed wheel upgrade kits for all LightWeight wheels built on LightWeight carbon front hub and DT Swiss rear hub. We recommend you let a bike shop install the bearings Includes CeramicSpeed bearing

  £342.00
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Brand-X Lightweight XC Allen Key Skewer Set  

Brand-X Lightweight XC Allen Key Skewer Set

Brand-X Lightweight XC Allen Key Skewer Set. Wheels QR. Brand-X Lightweight XC Allen Key Skewer Set Features: • 4mm Cro-Mo rods with Allen key end fitting. • Anodised alloy end caps. • Stiffer than a conventional wheel QR with the adde

  £12.99
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White Mountain Bike Wheels

| March 29th, 2010 | No Comments »

The most common colour for mountain bike wheels is black. As a matter of fact, this is the most common colour for wheels on any type of bicycle. For a change of pace and to add a little style to your mountain bike, white mountain bike wheels are something to consider. They are made by a variety of manufacturers, and could help you stand out amongst your fellow mountain bikers.

The Charge brand name is well known in the field of mountain biking, and they offer a Charge Dish wheelset that can be purchased in white. These wheelsets are ready to fit onto any 700C frame that has 120mm spacing. These tough wheels are ready for the rough streets with their high flange hubs and deep V section rims. Charge dish wheelsets are built to last, offering the strength and durability that can not be found in many other brands.

The white mountain bike wheels offered by the Charge Dish wheelset are equipped with 32 spokes per wheel, which are made from SpokesL Stainless Steel. They also feature CNC machined side wall rims. They can usually be found for somewhere around 150 pounds. These Charge Dish wheelsets can also be found in basic black, lime green, orange, and red.

White mountain bike wheels are also available from other manufacturers, but no one offers the quality of Charge along with reasonable pricing. These stylish wheels are normally pretty expensive, with the Charge Dish wheelset being one of the few you will find for around 150 pounds.

The colour of the wheel will have no bearing on the performance of your mountain bike, unless you buy a poor quality mountain bike wheel. The colour could be white, green, red, yellow, or any other colour you can imagine, the performance and quality will still depend on the make of the wheel you buy. This is an important factor to consider, as you can feel comfortable in having some style for your ride without having to worry about sacrificing the most important aspect of your mountain bike, which is the way it handles.

While white mountain bike wheels may not be a preferred choice for those who do cyclocross racing or off road mountain biking due to the extensive exposure to mud, they can be a stylish choice for road racing cyclists or other mountain bike owners who don’t have to worry about the effects of massive mud puddles ruining the look of the tires.

£100 off all bikes, wheels & frames over £750

| March 17th, 2010 | No Comments »

Spend £750 and over on any in-stock bike, wheel, wheel-set or frame before midnight Thursday 18th GMT and receive £100 discount. This means another £100 off any listed price.

Simply enter promotional coupon code:  100-BFW at checkout.

One voucher code per basket and maximum discount per basket is £100 off any one item.  No limit to how many times a voucher can be used on multiple baskets.  Multiple items totalling £750 and over do not qualify. Offer ends Thursday 18th at midnight GMT and may not be applied retrospectively. In-stock items only and excludes any shopping baskets purchased using finance or through the cycle to work scheme.

How To Get The Most From Your Carbon Wheels

| March 14th, 2010 | No Comments »

Carbon wheels are a big investment on your bike. They cost much more than traditional steel wheels, but their incredibly light weight makes them worth every penny. In this post I want to share with you how to make sure they last a long time, as well as one of the best sets of mountain bike wheels on the market.

It’s extremely important to remember that while carbon is very strong, it doesn’t take impact well. Improperly clamping your carbon wheels in a repair stand can cause some major damage. Also, much of the damage can’t even be seen, so you have to do everything you can to protect it while not riding. If you are concerned that your wheels may be damaged, have a pro inspect them. Carbon wheels can give out without warning when they are compromised!

Regular cleaning and maintenance of your wheels is the same as steel. Clean them with soap, water, and a soft cloth or towel. Be sure to thoroughly dry them off.

The biggest maintenance issue with carbon wheels is flat tires. When you ride on carbon, a flat tube is more than a pain in the butt, it risks ruining your wheel. As soon as you notice that you’re low on air, get off the bike! These wheels aren’t designed to take any sort of abuse without an inflated tire.

Also, be sure to check spoke tension frequently. Most carbon wheels are very tall, which means that spokes can almost come off before you notice that they are loose. Check them before and after every ride.

The Fulcrum Red Carbon Mtb Wheelset is one of the lightest and strongest mountain bike wheels currently available. They weigh in at a paltry 1450 grams, and have the strength to make them survive whatever punishment you throw at them. Another very cool feature of these wheels is something that they took from the racing circuit, each wheel has four spokes less than previous models, which reduces weight and makes maintaining their speed even easier.

Carbon wheels are the ultimate accessory on any mountain, road, or track bike, but with the upgrade comes increased maintenance. Follow the steps to make sure that your wheels last as long as the bike does!

Ritchey WCS Carbon MTB Wheelset  

Ritchey WCS Carbon MTB Wheelset

Buy now. Pay later on Ritchey WCS Carbon MTB Wheelset. Ritchey WCS Carbon MTB Wheelset: High modulas monocoque constructed rims for unparalled stiffness with an 19.5mm internal width. 20mm profile, 25mm wide UD carbon monocoque construction Manufactu

  £940.50
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Pro-Lite Carbon Rim Washer  

Pro-Lite Carbon Rim Washer

Pro-Lite Carbon Rim Washer. Wheels Nipples. Genuine Pro-Lite washers designed specifically to be used with Pro-Lite Carbon rims

  £1.99
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Vision QR-89 Mercury Carbon QR Set  

Vision QR-89 Mercury Carbon QR Set

Vision QR-89 Mercury Carbon QR Set. Wheels QR. Carbon monocoque lever with stainless steel shaft, springs and a forged aluminium nut. •Size:100mm O.L.D. (front) and 130mm O.L.D. (rear) •Finish: Clear coated carbon fibre •Weight: 98g /

  £124.99
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PZ Racing Carbon MTB Skewer Set  

PZ Racing Carbon MTB Skewer Set

PZ Racing Carbon MTB Skewer Set. Wheels QR. Quality combination of hallow Cr-mo axle and carbon arm for this exquisite QR set. •Length – 100mm (front) and 135mm (rear) •Weight – 68g per pair.

  £53.99
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Fulcrum Red Carbon XRP MTB Wheelset  

Fulcrum Red Carbon XRP MTB Wheelset

Buy now. Pay later on Fulcrum Red Carbon XRP MTB Wheelset. Fulcrum Red Carbon XRP MTB Wheelset: Fulcrum® is, and has always been, a symbol of high performance having reaction as its wheels' main features. Red Carbon is a top-of-the-range mod

  £1889.99
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Krylion Carbon Road Tyre  

Krylion Carbon Road Tyre

The Michelin Krylion Carbon is the ideal training tyre. With rolling efficiency nearly equal to that of a racing tyre, it offers exceptional durability and superb grip on dry or wet roads. Average tread life of over 5000k! The shoulders of the tyre

  £32.99
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Reynolds RZR 92 Carbon Tubular Wheelset  

Reynolds RZR 92 Carbon Tubular Wheelset

Buy now. Pay later on Reynolds RZR 92 Carbon Tubular Wheelset. Reynolds RZR 92 Carbon Tubular Wheelset: The Reynolds RZR 92 is the first non-disc wheel designed and built for the precise demands of time trialing and triathlon. It's stiff, respons

  £4999.99
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Reynolds RZR 46 Carbon Tubular Wheelset  

Reynolds RZR 46 Carbon Tubular Wheelset

Buy now. Pay later on Reynolds RZR 46 Carbon Tubular Wheelset. Reynolds RZR 46 Carbon Tubular Wheelset: Following a headline-grabbing first season that included an international debut in road racing, the Reynolds RZR has been refined and improved, al

  £4999.99
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Mad Fiber Carbon Tubular Wheelset  

Mad Fiber Carbon Tubular Wheelset

Buy now. Pay later on Mad Fiber Carbon Tubular Wheelset. Mad Fiber Carbon Tubular Wheelset: A truely oustanding tubular wheelset. These wheels are full carbon and built with a unique design feature that stands out from the rest. They are aerodynamic,

  £2250.00
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Pro-Lite Carbon Road Skewer Set  

Pro-Lite Carbon Road Skewer Set

Pro-Lite Carbon Road Skewer Set. Wheels QR. Premium Pro Lite designed quick release set developed with team riders resulting in an unbeatable feather weight QR set. The Carbon construction offers high performance with half the weight. The smooth cam

  £49.99
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FSA RD400 Clincher Wheelset

| March 9th, 2010 | No Comments »

Now available for only £332.96, a 10% saving on the list price of £369.95.  The FSA RD400 Clincher Wheelset.  Extra lightweight, classic beauty to compliment the finest road bicycles.7075 aluminum cassette body converts from Shimano to Campagnolo.

  • 7075 aluminum cassette body converts from Shimano to Campagnolo
  • Elegant, medium height flanges strengthen spoke structure
  • Fedelini stainless spokes by Wheelsmith with unique tear drop shape
  • Hidden nipples in 7075 aluminum for wind, weather, weight, and beauty
  • SpokePrep on spoke threads
  • Artisan built, entirely by hand, serially numbered
  • Includes QR, spoke wrench, and rim tapes
  • Weight: 1670g per pair

Easton EC90 SL Carbon Tubular Road Bike Wheelset

| March 9th, 2010 | No Comments »

Now in Stock over @ Wiggle with a few pounds saving on the Chain Reaction price too!  Light enough for climbers, strong enough for cyclocross and aerodynamic enough to rip a hole through the wind on the flats, the new 38mm EC90 SL is the perfect do-everything race wheel. They roll on silky-smooth R4SL hubs with Grade 3 ceramic bearings, and premium quality SwissStop pads are included. Amazing ride quality, excellent durability and no weight limit also come standard. Wheel size: 700C Weight: 1232 grams Hubs: F-R4SL, R-R4SL Rims: Easton 38mm carbon tubular Spokes Sapim double-butted black, straight pull 18F Radial, 24R radial NDS/ 1-cross DSNipples: Alloy Black Interval Bearings: Custom Grade 3 ceramic bearings throughout Details: New R4SL style rear hub with slip-fit axle and tool-free bearing adjustment.

Easton EC90 SL Carbon Tubular Road Bike Wheelset

Huge Price Drops! 25% Off Many Items!!

| March 8th, 2010 | No Comments »

Massive price drops announced, and there’s bound to be something to interest everyone is this lot!

2HIP 26 Rear Alloy Wheel (Silver, 26) has been dropped from £27.50 to £20.63 over @ Cycles UK.

2HIP 700c Rear Alloy Wheel Silver 700C has been dropped from £27.29 to £20.99 over @ Cycles UK.

American Classic 420 Road Clincher Wheelset Alphatype White has been dropped from £539.99 to £404.99 over @ Cycles UK. 420’s are the best do-it-all wheels on the market and are strong enough for racing or training. Responsive and smooth with a lightweight, 34mm deep aerodynamic profile. The 420 rim is the lightest deep section aluminum clincher rim in the world based on special technology designed by Bill Shook. The rim profile and low spoke count bladed spokes were selected to slice the wind and give you the ability to hold your high end cruising speed. Now with an improved braking surface. The ride is fast with great accelerating properties. They climb well and descend briskly. The rims and blades are tough enough for ‘cross and the deep profile sheds mud. The 420’s are the perfect choice for serious riders and racers.

American Classic 420 Track Clincher Wheelset Road Wave Black 700c Radial Front 2 Cross Rear have been dropped from £439.99 to £329.99 over @ Cycles UK. Combining our new track hubs with the aerodynamics of our proven 420 clincher 34mm deep rims and bladed spokes make the Track 420’s a solid multi-purpose wheelset for track racing or road riding. Sprint on the track or ride fixed gear on the street on one set of wheels. They are light, fast, responsive and accelerate quickly. Strong track quality 3/8” x 24 Tpi bolts work with an easy to use 8mm allen key socket head. Because track wheels are repeatedly taken on and off the bike, the threads are steel on steel for long life. End cap contact points are large diameter serrated steel to keep the wheel from slipping. High hub flanges maximize wheel stiffness which makes bike handling easier at high speeds.

American Classic All Mountain Wheel Set (Crest Black, 26″ QR Front and rear) have been dropped from £399.99 to £299.99 over @ Cycles UK. The All Mountain Disc wheelset is a fusion of the concepts in our light MTB cross country and downhill wheelsets. This wheelset is a workhorse. They are durable for extremes such as drops, rough terrain and high speed, and light enough for accelerating, quick handling and firm control. Our stiff front axle system resists fork flex. The All Mountain rims are 28mm wide to stiffen the tire and wheel-ground response. Many choices of hubs and rim diameters to dial in your equipment needs. When you are pushing the limits, this wheelset can handle it.  Also available is the American Classic All Mountain Wheel Set (Crest White, 26″ F 15mm Thru axle R 135mm QR).

The American Classic MTB 26 Disc Wheelset (Alphatype White) has been dropped from £449.99 to £337.49 over @ Cycles UK. “The American Classic wheels are laterally stiff and showed no signs of weakness on everything from smooth singletrack to rock gardens. We intentionally slammed berms motocross style (cranked over, inner foot unclipped) to see if we could find fault – we didn’t. If you are in the market for a new set of hoops, good luck finding a better value than these American Classics.” (Mountain Bike Action Magazine). Also available is the American Classic MTB 26 Disc Wheelset (Crest Black).

American Classic Sprint 350 Clincher Wheelset (Alphatype White, 700c Radial Front, 3-Cross Rear) have been dropped from £439.99 to £329.99 over @ Cycles UK. Sprint 350’s are great for climbing and fast rides, everyday or race use. Responsive, smooth, and easy to spin up to speed. The Sprint 350 rim is one of the lightest traditional aluminum road clincher rims in the world. Bicycling Magazine said the Sprint 350’s are the “lightest-per-dollar everyday wheelset we’ve ever found. They excel as race wheels too-not only because they spin up as quickly as you’d guess a featherweight would, but because the deepish rim wall gives just enough aero advantage for sustaining a long solo break at the threshold and despite its wispy weight and radial lacing up front (3-cross rear) the wheel doesn’t noodle in the corners.”

Cycles UK have dropped the price of the Diamond Back BMX Rear Wheel Low Flange Silver from £21.99 to £16.49, the Diamond Back Ft Alloy Blk 48 Spoke 14mm from £41.99 to £31.49 and the Diamond Back Rr Alloy Blk 48 Spoke 14mm flip flop from £45.99 to £34.49.

The Hope 5.1 Rear Wheel Pro 2 32H (Black, 32H) has been dropped from £180 to £135 and the Hope 5.1 Front Wheel Pro 2 32H (Black, 32H) from £105 to £78.75.

Mavic Crossmax SL Disc Wheels

| January 11th, 2010 | No Comments »

Featuring Mavics patented ISM 3D technology (machining of lower bridge and sidewalls), the Crossmax SLR Disc reduces inertia to its maximum. This provides the most dynamic cross country cycling ever: instant acceleration and direct steering.

  • Extra-light components: Zicral double butted spokes, titanium parts
  • Less inertia: ISM3D machining
  • High energy transfer: Isopulse, UST
  • Improved steering: oversized front axle
  • Rim resistance: Maxtal alloy, Fore drilling, SUP welding
  • Hub quality: FTS-X freewheel, QRM+ bearings
  • weight: 1520 grams per pair
  • front wheel: 690 grams
  • rear wheel: 830 grams

These wheels are now in stock and available to purchase from Evans Cycles.

Mavic Crossmax SL Disc 6-Bolt Wheels 2009  

Mavic Crossmax SL Disc 6-Bolt Wheels 2009

Mavic Crossmax SL Disc 6-Bolt Wheels 2009. Wheels Factory MTB. Light: 1520g per set AND stiff thanks to the exclusive mavic technologies : straight pull zicral spokes (10% stiffer compared to iron spokes for the same weight), fore drilled rims, isopu

  £445.00
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Mavic Crossmax SLR Disc Mtb Wheelset  

Mavic Crossmax SLR Disc Mtb Wheelset

Buy now. Pay later on Mavic Crossmax SLR Disc Mtb Wheelset. Mavic Crossmax SLR Disc Mtb Wheelset: The reference wheel set in cross-country racing. Featuring our patented ISM 3D technology (machining of lower bridge and sidewalls), the Crossmax SLR Di

  £722.50
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Mavic Crossmax SLR Disc Rear Wheel  

Mavic Crossmax SLR Disc Rear Wheel

Mavic Crossmax SLR Disc Rear Wheel: Featuring our patented ISM3D technology (machining of lower bridge and sidewalls) the crossmax SLR Disc reduces inertia to its maximum This provides the most dynamic ride ever: Instant acceleration and direct steer

  £382.50
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Halo SAS Wheels

| January 6th, 2010 | No Comments »

Quite possible the most legendary wheel for all-mountain/downhill/freeride – the adapatability, legendary strength and upgraded reliability of these wheels shines through.

Taking heavy influence from the punishing BMX scene these MTB wheels are Ison’s super heavy-duty jump/downhill/Freeride wheels.

Sporting a massive 36mm rim you will not find a tyre that you can’t fit on these babies and the will match up against anything under 2.5in for maximum security and stability.

The double wall, double eyelet rims will shrug off pretty much any fall going as well, no wonder that extreme freeriders such as Josh Bender and Dirt Jumping sensation SAM “Leopard Head” Pilgrim are riding Halo now. Thirty-six spokes string up the front with the rear getting a woven wall of 48 straight gauge wires to spread stress and provide failsafe back up.

The Spin Doctor hubs are switchable from QR to 20mm through-axle at the front (but watch you don’t lose the adaptors in transit) and QR, Saint, 10 or 14mm bolted axles at the back. The bearings are well sealed and have lasted well, while a new grease port extends freehub life, and there is also a 150mm rear width option available.

Whilst originally available in black, white and then gold these rims are now available in a bright purple colour to make your bike stand out that bit more!!

Halo SAS Disc Rim  

Halo SAS Disc Rim

Halo SAS Disc Rim. Wheels Rims MTB 26". The SAS is an evolved variant of the Competition proven Combat rim The Ultimate strength BSX/DH and Jump rim available in hardcore 36 or 48H drillings. 26” (or 24") in White, Black* or Anodised

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Halo SAS Pro 24 Inch Front Mtb Wheel  

Halo SAS Pro 24 Inch Front Mtb Wheel

Halo SAS Pro 24 Inch Front Mtb Wheel: Taking a lesson from the BMX book…Halo SAS wheels are destined to be THE Ultimate jump wheels (but are also suitable for DH and BSX). SAS 24s use the Combat Evolved SAS rim with Double eyelets and pinned and we

  £99.00
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Halo SAS Pro 26 Inch Front Mtb Wheel  

Halo SAS Pro 26 Inch Front Mtb Wheel

Halo SAS Pro 26 Inch Front Mtb Wheel: Taking a lesson from the BMX book.Halo SAS wheels are destined to be THE Ultimate jump/DH wheels. SAS wheels use the Combat Evolved SAS rim with Double eyelets and double system joint, mated together with the hig

  £99.00
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Halo SAS Pro 26 Inch Rear Mtb Wheel  

Halo SAS Pro 26 Inch Rear Mtb Wheel

Halo SAS Pro 26 Inch Rear Mtb Wheel: Taking a lesson from the BMX book.Halo SAS wheels are destined to be THE Ultimate jump/DH wheels. SAS wheels use the Combat Evolved SAS rim with Double eyelets and double system joint, mated together with the high

  £116.99
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Halo SAS Pro Disc Wheel  

Halo SAS Pro Disc Wheel

Halo SAS Pro Disc Wheel. Wheels Factory MTB. Taking a lesson from the BMX book, the Halo SAS wheels are destined to be THE Ultimate jump/DH wheels. The SAS wheels use the Combat Evolved SAS rim with Double eyelets and double system joint, mated toge

  £104.99
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Halo SAS Rim  

Halo SAS Rim

Halo SAS Rim. Wheels Rims MTB 26". The SAS is an evolved variant of the Competition proven Combat MTB rim, 36mm WIDE format BMX FS and Jump rim, available in 36 or 48H drillings. Stealth all over Black anodised. Features: •Strong 36mm WIDE

  £40.99
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Halo SAS WideBoy 26 Inch Purple Haze Front Mtb Wheel  

Halo SAS WideBoy 26 Inch Purple Haze Front Mtb Wheel

Halo SAS WideBoy 26 Inch Purple Haze Front Mtb Wheel: Taking a lesson from the BMX book.Halo SAS wheels are destined to be THE Ultimate jump/DH wheels. SAS wheels use the Combat Evolved SAS rim with Double eyelets and double system joint, mated toget

  £92.00
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