Race Face

When asked to put the new Aeffect wheels from Race Face through some testing, I was wondering if I was the right person for the job. Even though I’m on the hefty side of things (~200lbs.,) I’ve rarely had issues with wheels. Granted, I have only ridden wheels that I personally built for most of the last 25 years or so, but still- I haven’t broken a spoke in at least 6 years, don’t tend to damage tires, and only dent rims when I tell myself “that rear tire feels a little low, I should probably air up after this run.” Still, as a long time mechanic, hardtail rider, and fan of good equipment that...

Posted by Losifer on 11/3/2020 6:39am

Race Face Aeffect R Wheelset
(Product)

Price: $599.00

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Race Face Turbine SL Wheelset

Vital Review

Race Face Turbine SL Wheel Set Long-Term Review (Product Review)

Overall Review

We've spent nearly a year on the $849 Race Face Turbine SL wheel set and have had nothing but hassle-free, fun, ripping trail rides on them. These 29er-only, light-duty trail wheels from the Canadian component brand have clocked miles on three different test bikes ( 2018 Rift Zone 2, 2020 Rift Zone and 2021 Fezzari Delano Peak) and have hosted two different drivetrains ( Box Prime 9 with HG driver and 12-speed Shimano with Microspline driver). The asymmetrical, 25mm-internal-width 6069 aluminum rims are laced to the incredibly fast-engaging Vault 424 hubs with 28 butted straight-pull spokes in...

Posted by sspomer on 8/26/2020 2:55pm