Wheels

Fattie, big-boned—titles aside, just think of Roval's Traverse SL 29 mountain bike wheels as wide. The reason is behind this simple: With a wide, 30mm internal carbon rim, these wheels dramatically increase both stability and traction, which all boils down to more control. The extra width allows for more tire volume, which means more suppleness in the ride quality. And not only this, but the ample width also better supports the tire, meaning that you'll experience less "burping" when riding tubeless. These wheels also include the Roval tubeless plug system, which is an easy and super lightweight solution for tubeless setups. At the front hub, you'll get a thru-axle design with 15/20mm compatibility (end cap options included), and at the rear, the hub features DT Swiss internals for lightning-quick engagement and acceleration. And to top everything off, these wheels are hand-built to ensure a painstaking attention to detail.

Want to ride faster? Check out Rolf Prima's Echelons and feel the speed. These hand-built aero wheels feature blade-like 31mm-tall rims with 16 paired spokes in front and 20 in back for slippery aerodynamics. The Echelons are light enough (1,715 grams) to make training partners tremble and make you ponder why your "favorite" hill is suddenly easier. Plus, these wonder wheels are strong enough for daily training and boast an aluminum freehub body to keep the weight down.

If you need just one wheel for on-the-spot repairs, this features both rim brake and disc brake compatibility.