Crank Brothers Synthesis Alloy XCT Rear Wheel
Best durable wheel for aggressive trail riders.
This rear wheel prioritizes raw stiffness to ensure your bike tracks straight and stable when you're pushing the pace on technical XC trails. It’s a specialized tool that sacrifices the compliance found in the front wheel to guarantee maximum power transfer and precision where it matters most.
$359.00
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Who it's for
- Riders prioritizing efficient power delivery and responsive handling.
- Mountain bikers seeking a resilient wheel for varied trail conditions.
- Savvy riders wanting premium feel without a premium carbon price.
Who should skip it
- Weight-conscious racers or riders seeking the lightest possible setup.
- Riders prioritizing maximum comfort and trail compliance.
- Home mechanics or those in remote areas needing easy part sourcing.
Performance breakdown
Lateral Stiffness
Provides precise tracking and power transfer during aggressive XC cornering.
Durability
Welded and sleeved rim joint offers exceptional resilience against trail impacts.
Weight Efficiency
Balanced alloy construction keeps rotational mass low for rapid acceleration.
Compliance
Tuned spoke tension effectively dampens trail chatter for smoother high-speed handling.
Engagement Speed
Reliable hub internals provide quick power transfer for technical climbing sections.
Maintenance Ease
Standard spokes and hub design make servicing straightforward for home mechanics.
Key Specs
Rim Material
6013 T6 Alloy
Hub
Synthesis Standard, 6-bolt
Spokes
Sapim D-Light
Spoke Count
32
Inner Rim Width
24.5mm
Outer Rim Width
29.2mm
Axle
148 x 12mm
Cassette Compatibility
SRAM XD
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