DECEMBER 26th: Sun Ringle 8 Track
We slammed these wheels into dishwasher-sized boulders and cased them on big jumps without a shred of finesse, ride after ride. They tackled staircase hucks, step-ups, step-downs and tabletops without incident.

TESTED: Magura Freeride Disc
Magura's Freeride wheels are built by hand in Germany, using 32 double-butted DT spokes and DT Hugi FR hubs from Switzerland and Mavic’s XM321 rims from France.

TESTED: Bontrager Big Earl Wheelset
Thrashed at all the North Shore’s main attractions, the Big Earls pulled through without a wobble. Day after day, they were stiff, stout and bomber.

JULY 26th: TESTED Mavic CrossMax XL Wheels
The XLs weigh less than many dyed-in-the-wool XC wheelsets, but these things are built for much more abuse.

July 11th TESTED American Classic Disc 350 Wheelset

MAY 17th:
Tested--Mavic CrossMax SL Disc
Mavic's CrossMax SL Disc is light, sturdy and perfectly suited to cross-country racing.

Mavic Cosmos Road Wheelset
When it comes to a pound for pound improvement, a fine set of wheels is arguably the best upgrade you can buy for your bike.