Ranking The best Carbon e-bike wheels of 2026 Carbon e-bike wheels have evolved quickly, but e-MTB riding has also become more demanding. Higher system weight, sustained motor torque, and repeated high-impact loading mean wheelsets are now structural components rather...
Tess’ Steel Chromag Rootdown steel Hardtail Why the Rootdown? “I’ve wanted a Chromag hardtail for almost as long as I’ve been into mountain biking, and after finally getting the chance to actually test one out, I knew I just had to get my own!...
The best Ultralight XC race wheelset of 2026 When seconds separate 1st from 10th, marginal gains matter—and few upgrades impact acceleration and efficiency like a high-end ultralight XC wheelset. In 2026, three wheelsets lead the conversation in sub-1000g...
Signature 38 Ride Review: Real-World Enduro Carbon Wheel Test Ride Review: Signature 38 Carbon Enduro Wheelset Words By: Matthew Tongue I had noticeably more control with the Signature 38s. I could point the front end and trust it to stay on line, with far less...
Inside the NOBL Wheel building Process How We Build Wheels at NOBL (And Why It Matters) Most riders assume wheels go out of true simply because they ride hard. While riding style and terrain play a role, so does how well a wheel is built. At NOBL, we’ve spent years...
Keeping Riders Rolling: Supporting Evil Bikes WITH WHEELSET WARRANTIES Recently, we were surprised—like many others—to hear about the sudden closure of CSS / Forge+Bond, a rim manufacturer that worked with several bike brands across the industry. The news was...
