Not too long ago, crankbrothers caught our attention with their new Synthesis carbon wheels. Their claim is that the wheels are ‘tuned’ for better performance thanks to a front wheel that is built to turn, and a rear wheel that is built to track. Now, that same principle is being applied to e-bikes with their Synthesis E-MTB Carbon Wheelset.
Starting with a reinforced carbon rim to handle higher loads, the E-MTB versions also gain e-bike specific Sapim spokes. To round out the durability equation, a steel freehub body can handle higher torque. Those upgrades do come at a cost in terms of weight, with the E-MTB wheelset checking in at 237g heavier than the comparable Synthesis E Carbon Wheelset.
Offered in 27.5, 27.5+, 29″, or 29 front with 27.5+ rear, the E-MTB wheels are available in almost every configuration with a price of $1,699.
Specs
| Engagement | 17°(x6) |
| ETRTO (27.5) | 585mm |
| ETRTO (29) | 622mm |
| Hub | Synthesis Standard |
| inner rim width front | 31.5mm (29 & 27.5) / 35.5mm (27.5+) |
| inner rim width rear | 31.5mm (29 & 27.5) / 35.5mm (27.5+) |
| outer rim width front | 38.7mm (29 & 27.5) / 42.44mm (27.5+) |
| outer rim width rear | 39.5mm (29 & 27.5) / 42.72mm (27.5+) |
| Rim Height (27.5+) | 19.75mm |
| Rim Height (27.5/29) | 18.75mm |
| spoke count front | 28 |
| spoke count rear | 32 |
| spokes front | Sapim E-Light |
| spokes rear | Sapim Strong |
| warranty | Lifetime (rim only) |
| Weight Per Set (27.5) | 2034g |
| Weight Per Set (27.5+) | 2071g |
| Weight Per Set (29) | 2142g |
| Weight Per Set (29F/27.5+R) | 2110g |
