Are syncros wheels any good?
Are syncros wheels any good?
Given the extreme nature of the testing, the Syncros FR wheels held up fairly well. I did my best to destroy these wheels. I rode them down steep rock faces, big jumps, rough landings and rock strewn race courses. They sustained some damage during testing but never catastrophically failed.
Are syncros wheels carbon?
Syncros has developed a full carbon cross-country wheelset — yes, spokes and hubshells, too. The new Silverton SL wheelset is incredibly light, claimed to be a category leader in terms of stiffness and is also very, very expensive.
Is a carbon wheelset worth it?
Are carbon wheels worth it? To a lot of people, yes. A common misconception is the difference in price is all about weight. If you look at it from a weight savings perspective alone, you’re spending about $5.25/gram of weight difference (using our premium carbon test wheels vs the stock alloy wheels.)
What hubs do syncros wheels use?
The hubs are DT Swiss just rebranded with the Syncros name. My bike is all tricked out. It has pedals, a handle bar, a seat and two wheels! H8tRs gunna H8t!
Are syncros wheels made by DT Swiss?
The racing team featuring Nino Schurter, Kate Courtney and Lars Forster are swapping from DT Swiss wheels to Syncros’ intriguing one-piece carbon Silverton SL wheels. Syncros has been partnered with Scott-SRAM since 2017, supplying the team with cockpits, saddles and seatposts.
Are syncros rims Tubeless Ready?
Syncros Alloy Rim construction utilizes high grade aluminum alloy to guarantee that each rim is as light and stiff as possible. The rims are Tubeless Ready and are supplied with conversion rim strips.
Do carbon wheels ride better than aluminum?
A carbon wheel is often much lighter and stiffer than a comparable aluminum wheel. This makes carbon a popular option for high-performance wheels. Many competitive riders and racers choose carbon because the weight and stiffness improve a bike’s acceleration and handling.
How long will carbon rims last?
“The lifespan can fall within a pretty huge window,” he explains. “In the worst cases, riders may experience rim lifespans as short as 1500 miles, and in the best cases perhaps up to 12000 miles!
