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Welcome to the MtbREVIEW Wheelset Challenge!

Why wheelsets? Many reasons but here's a few:

- Save Weight : Save half a pound on your wheelset and you'll actually feel the difference! You'll climb better, accelerate faster.

- Better Performance : These wheelsets are not only lighter, they're also stiffer. Aside from climbing better, these wheels will help your bike handle/corner better and be more responsive.

- Better Reliability : Since manufacturers are now able to match hubs, spokes, and rims, they're able to produce stronger wheels. Most important, they're able to control the wheel building process. Hand-built, evenly tensioned wheels stay true longer.

Manufacturers have obviously recognized this. 5 years ago, you had to buy hubs, rims, spokes and find a wheelbuilder. Today, there's quite a selection of ready-to-ride wheelsets. We measured and photographed a dozen of the best high-end cross-country wheelsets available.

We hope to guide you with this very important upgrade. And if you've tried any of these products, let MtbREVIEW and your fellow bikers know!

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Note: All weights were measured our super accurate scale (you have to hold your breath when weighing something).
Front Weight: Rear Weight: MSRP:
Bontrager Race Lite 623.59 g 823.05 g $ 799
Cane Creek WAM Team 682.41 g 943.76 g $ 790
Cane Creek WAM Steel 713.26 g 1002.31 g $ 590
Chris King 679.65 g 855.58 g $ 579
Dave's Speed Dream 634.14 g 836.51 g $ 509
Mavic Crossmax 664.41 g 868.70 g $ 799
Rolf Propel 666.24 g 915.81 g $ 799
Ritchey Zero System Pro 716.79 g 1022.75 g $ 349
Specialized S-Works 655.18 g 857.53 g $ 399
Spinergy Spox 670.75 g 936.54 g $ 700
Sun-Ringle RPM 731.96 g 1047.51 g $ 435
Velomax Climax 780.69 g 915.76 g $ 659
WTB Paradigm 702.85 g 937.73 g $ 830

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