Wheels

650b bikes are all about fun and nimble handling, and the Specialized Stout XC 650b wheels delivers on this in spades—no matter if you're just getting started or you're a seasoned trail rider. It's been built tough to meet the rigors of mountain biking head-on, while the nimble wheel size guarantees a good time. It features a durable, double-wall alloy rim construction that adds strength without stacking on the weight. And to ensure that you'll be able to stop once you get motoring, the wheels are both disc-compatible. High value just met high performance. - Disc-compatible hubs can also be used with traditional rim brakes - Double-wall rims are strong and durable - Machined braking surface creates superior stopping power in any condition - Stainless spokes won't rust, easing long-term maintenance - 8-/9-speed cassette rear hub provides plenty of gearing options for climbing and riding the flats

Add some speed to your everyday rides with Easton's EA70 wheels. They feature lightweight, semi-aero aluminum rims that are a nice 17.5mm wide to excel on the flats, up steep grades and everywhere else you want to go. The enhanced width also aids in cornering. Plus, the EA70s come spec'd with Easton's superb sealed-bearing hubs and they're hand built too, for superior ride quality and impressive durability.

The Control 29 is Roval's all-around cross-country 29er wheelset. Climbers like the light weight, racers love the acceleration, and trail riders love the durability. The rims are made from Specialized's E5 aluminum and are laced to lightweight hubs with DT Swiss spokes for real-world wheels that can handle all your riding yet work great for racing, too. Plus, these sweet wheels are tubeless-compatible and boast end caps for quick-release and thru-axles.

Zipp hits high all-around marks with their 303 Firecrest Carbon Clincher wheelset, thanks to a wide tire bed and mid-aero profile. The 28.5mm rim width provides confident control in nasty crosswinds and on rough roads, and the 45mm Firecrest rim profile offers wind-shedding aerodynamics while maintaining great acceleration characteristics. Zipp's 77/177 hubset, laced with Sapim CX-Sprint spokes, provides maintenance-free reliability and lateral stiffness, and trusted stopping power comes via Tangente Platinum Pro Evo brake pads. Included with each wheel are a Zipp-integrated Valve Extender with valve-core wrench, rim tape, and quick release.

Zipp's 404 Firecrest Carbon Clincher wheelset is a testament to all-around advancement in wheel design. Its 58mm aero depth and wide profile provides proven performance in all situations, and at 1,690g (700c), you'll feel confident staying the course in less-than-ideal conditions. Whether you're looking for everyday riding performance or a race day wheelset to stay ahead of the pack, the 404 Firecrest has a great balance of weight, stability, and efficiency that complements strong riders. Zipp's 77/177 hubset, laced with Sapim CX-Sprint spokes, provides maintenance-free reliability and lateral stiffness, while trusted stopping power is supplied via Tangente Platinum Pro Evo brake pads. Included with each wheel are a Zipp-integrated Valve Extender with valve-core wrench, rim tape, and quick release.

Zipp’s 404s excel in every terrain. They’re exceedingly fast and agile on the flats, in cross winds, up mountains, and out of sharp criterium corners. Zipp’s 58mm-deep Firecrest rims are extra wide to minimize the gap between tire and rim, making them truly aero in every wind condition. This also allows for a wider tire run at a lower pressure, resulting in less rolling resistance, better ride feel, and a reduced chance of pinch flatting. The 404s are feather-light and built up on Zipp’s stiff hubs with oversize axles, ensuring you get every ounce of power to the road.

When the pace goes from hard to ridiculous, you'll be glad you have Easton's EC90 Aero 55 wheels mounted to your steed. These carbon wonders boast 55mm-deep rims with Easton's Phantom profile to provide an extreme aerodynamic advantage no matter which way the wind blows. They're light too, so you can throw down with authority on the climbs. Plus, they feature smooth Echo hubs that provide a virtually frictionless ride. And, the EC90s are hand built with bladed Sapim spokes for that extra touch of fast that's perfect for when the pace ratchets up to ridiculous.

From the road to the cyclocross course, Easton's EC90 SLs are the race-day wheels you've been waiting for. Tipping the scales at a feathery 1,473 grams for the wheelset, the EC90s are smooth-riding, unbelievably aero, and fast, fast, fast! Easton's Fantom rim shape has been scaled down to 38mm deep, providing a serious aero advantage in a mid-depth wheel. With fierce acceleration and consistent, controlled braking your personal bests are going to be hard pressed to hold up.

Zipp makes the impossible possible with their Firecrest 303s—they're equally at home on the flats as they are in the mountains. The 45mm-deep rims slice through the wind with more efficiency than many deep-section wheels thanks to their 28.5mm-wide dimpled rims. By creating a seamless junction between rim and tire, the increased width results in less drag. The 303s climb with the best and re-accelerate out of corners like rockets since they barely register on the scales, which makes them a must-have on undulating terrain. The extra wide rim also allows you to run wider tires at a lower pressure with less fear of pinch flatting, which boosts ride quality and comfort and reduces rolling resistance. Zipp’s stiff hubs and Sapim CX-Ray spokes provide the finishing touches.

When the pace goes from hard to ridiculous, you'll be glad you have Easton's EC90 Aero 55 wheels mounted to your steed. These carbon wonders boast 55mm-deep rims with Easton's Phantom profile to provide an extreme aerodynamic advantage no matter which way the wind blows. They're light too, so you can throw down with authority on the climbs. Plus, they feature smooth Echo hubs that provide a virtually frictionless ride. And, the EC90s are hand built with bladed Sapim spokes for that extra touch of fast that's perfect for when the pace ratchets up to ridiculous.

From the road to the cyclocross course, Easton's EC90 SLs are the race-day wheels you've been waiting for. Tipping the scales at a feathery 1,473 grams for the wheelset, the EC90s are smooth-riding, unbelievably aero, and fast, fast, fast! Easton's Fantom rim shape has been scaled down to 38mm deep, providing a serious aero advantage in a mid-depth wheel. With fierce acceleration and consistent, controlled braking your personal bests are going to be hard pressed to hold up.