Crankbrothers Synthesis E Alloy Wheels

Last year Crankbrothers introduced the Synthesis line of carbon wheels, and in doing so they really brought to light how some added compliance in a front wheel can be a very beneficial thing. Pair that with a stiffer rear wheel and you get a bike that simply rides better through most mountain bike terrain – something Crankbrothers has proven with lots of blind testing. Today they are excited to unveil the aluminum counterpart, and we're joined by MTB Savant in the video above for a first look and first ride.

"The compliant front wheel improves handling and control in turns, while the stiff rear wheel enhances stability and tracking at speed." - Crankbrothers

Synthesis Alloy Wheel Range

• Available in Enduro, Cross Country/Trail, and E-MTB models
• Aluminum rims
• 28 and 32 Sapim spokes front and rear
• Two hub options: Crankbrothers hub or Industry Nine 1/1 hub, providing 4 degrees of engagement
• Rim-only Cross Country/Trail and Enduro options ($129)
• XD, MicroSpline, and standard freehub options
• Offered in Boost hub sizes
• Available as a set or individually
• MSRP as tested: $299 front, $499 rear (E Alloy with I9 hubs)

Visit www.crankbrothers.com for more details.

About The Tester

James Yun - Age: 44 // Years Riding: 17 // Height: 5'10" (177.7cm) // Weight: 170-pounds (77.1kg)

James is a mountain bike enthusiast and geek based in Northern California. He's also the founder of the MTB Savant YouTube channel.