Four mountain bikers riding technical trail terrain with carbon MTB wheels.

Choose Your Riding Discipline

What Determines Your Wheel Performance

Three key elements shape how your wheels ride: rim depth, rim width and spoke system.
Understanding them helps you build the right wheel for your riding style.

Rim Depth

Shallow rims
• Lighter
• Better for climbing
• Stable in crosswinds
Deep rims
• More aerodynamic
• Maintain speed better
• Ideal for flat roads

Rim Width

Wider Rims
• Wider Mtb Tires
• Improve Cornering Stability And Control
• Reduce Tire Roll During Aggressive Riding
Narrower Rims
• Lighter Climb Better
• Quicker Steering Feel
• Suitable Xc Riding

Spokes & Hubs

Spokes
• Determine stiffness
• Affect durability
Hubs
• Control engagement
• Influence rolling efficiency

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