The Crankbrothers Synthesis XCT 11 Carbon tuned wheel system is designed to provide ultimate control and stability for XC and light trail riding and racing. Rim design, spoke gauge and spoke count are formulated specifically for the front or rear wheel, providing compliance up front and stability out back. The result? A fast-rolling, lightweight wheel system that features intuitive handling and durability for use beyond just race day.
Details:
- Tuned Front and Rear Carbon Wheel System for XC and trail riding and racing.
- Front and rear specific wheels tuned and optimized to address the specific performance requirements and loads of mountain bike riding.
- Compliant tuned front wheel improves handling and maximizes grip and control in turns.
- Stiff tuned rear wheel supports peak loads and enhances stability and tracking at speed.
- Rims covered by lifetime warranty.
Specs:
- Compatibility - Tubeless ready / compatible
- Engagement - 0.52º
- Hub - Industry Nine Hydra
- Hub Type - 6 Bolt
- Inner Rim Width - 24.5mm
- Outer Rim Width - 29.5mm
- Rim Height - 19mm
- Spoke Count - 32
- Spokes - Sapim CX-Ray
- Weight - 859g
- Warranty - Lifetime (rim only)
Front-end Compliance
Synthesis XCT Carbon front rims feature a bespoke rim profile, internal width, and carbon layup to provide lateral and vertical compliance characteristics where you need it most. Plow through rock gardens and root sections with increased directional control and reduced unwanted torsional feedback through the handlebars. And, a wider internal 26.5mm internal width allows for a large tire contact patch, resulting in more grip and confidence on the trail.
Rear-end Stability
Synthesis XCT Carbon rear rims feature a reinforced rim profile and carbon layup to provide additional stiffness and stability when loaded hard into corners, and also results in a robust wheel with superior impact resistance. A slimmed down internal width of 24.5mm allows for a fast-rolling tire profile relative to the front rim for pedaling efficiency.
Ultra-Quick Engagement
Our 11-series Synthesis wheels feature Industry Nine's revolutionary Hydra hubs, with a near-instantaneous 0.52° engagement to tackle technical climbs and transfer power to the trail without hesitation. Produced from start to finish in Asheville, North Carolina, Hydra hub shells, axles and endcaps are machined from bar stock 7075-T6 and feature high-quality Enduro® sealed cartridge bearings. It's groundbreaking pawl-based drive system is precision crafted from hardened A2 tool steel. Finally, a gloss-black anodization process with laser-etched Crankbrothers and Industry Nine logos keep things classy.
Quality Components
All Synthesis wheels are crafted with quality J-bend spokes from Sapim that are hand-selected for each wheel system's intended riding application - in the case of our XCT 11 wheel system, we choose Sapim's bladed CX-Ray spokes front and rear for compliance and weight savings without skimping on strength.