MTB wheels

Carbon MTB-wielset met steekas

A carbon MTB wheelset for disc brakes and thru-axles. Carbon is the pick for riders who want to save weight on a mountain bike.

What you get

MTB wheelset
Carbon
Disc brake
Thru-axle

Why the right MTB wheels?

Rim width decides how your tyre behaves. Modern trail rims are 25 to 35 mm wide inside and support the sidewall of a wide tyre. That gives more cornering grip and less chance of the tyre folding at low pressure.

Strength and weight go together. A light XC wheelset usually weighs 1,500 to 1,700 g and suits racing and quick rides. Trail and enduro wheels weigh 1,800 to 2,200 g or more, with sturdier spokes and thicker rim walls. Heavier riders and e-bikes benefit most from a reinforced set.

Wheel size is a choice with consequences. 29 inch rolls over obstacles more easily and carries speed. 27.5 inch is more agile and stiffer, and suits smaller frames. Some bikes run 29 at the front and 27.5 at the rear. Look at what your frame allows.

Hub standards matter: Boost (110 front, 148 rear) is the common standard, with thru-axles and freehubs such as Shimano HG, Micro Spline or SRAM XD. A hub with quick engagement and reliable bearings shows on steep climbs.

MTB rim depth and strength

On MTB strength and width matter; aero plays little part. Here is what each class means for you.

Class	Weight (set)	Internal width	Comfort and grip	Strength
Cross-country	Usually 1,500 to 1,700 g	25 to 30 mm	Fast and direct	Light-duty
Trail	Usually 1,800 to 2,000 g	30 to 32 mm	Good balance	All-round
Enduro and e-bike	Usually 2,000 to 2,400 g	30 to 35 mm	Strong tyre support	High, against rim strikes

Weights are indicative and depend on size and material.

Choose it if

Your mountain bike has thru-axles and disc brakes and you want to ride lighter
You want a carbon upgrade for an existing MTB
You ride mountain bikes and want a stronger or lighter wheelset.
You want a wider tyre with more support at low pressure.

Choose something else if

You ride mostly rough terrain and want robustness, where aluminium is usually more forgiving of impacts
You mostly ride gravel or road: choose a wheel for that use.
Your bike has a different size or hub standard: check that first.

How to choose MTB wheels

Pick the size
Check what your frame and fork allow: 29 inch, 27.5 inch or a mix.
Check the hub standard
Usually Boost 110 front and 148 rear with a thru-axle. Choose the right freehub for your cassette.
Choose strength and width
Use the table: XC for speed, trail for all-round, enduro for big hits and e-bikes.
Fit the rotor
Check whether the hub is Centerlock or 6-bolt and fit the rotor to the right torque.
Set up tubeless
Apply tape, fit valve and tyre and inflate with sealant. Then ride at low pressure.

Good to know

Wheel size and axle spacing (for example 15x110 or 12x148) are not in the title
Mind the freehub body, which has to suit your cassette
Respect the maximum load for rider and luggage.
Spokes need re-tensioning after the first few rides.
Check the freehub suits your cassette.
Have the hub bearings checked regularly, especially after muddy rides.

What you get

Why the right MTB wheels?

MTB rim depth and strength

Choose it if

Choose something else if

How to choose MTB wheels

Pick the size

Check the hub standard

Choose strength and width

Fit the rotor

Set up tubeless

Good to know

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