Basic Guide: Mountain Bike Wheels Overview by Performance Bicycle

For most mountain bikes, wheels are the most significant upgrade that you can make—no matter what kind of riding you do. Investing in a good set of wheels will make your bike lighter, handle better, and feel faster.

There are a lot of advantages to upgrading your wheels. First and foremost, you're going to drop some weight from the bike. And since its rotating weight, it'll be more noticeable than anywhere else. Secondly, you can customize your wheel choice to the type of riding you do. Some wheels are more durable than others, with better spokes and stiffer rims for improved durability and better power transfer. Plus, most aftermarket wheels will also feature high end freehubs that improve engagement, readily serviceable bearings, and better seals to keep dirt, grime and dusty from clogging up the internal mechanisms.

Before choosing a new set of wheels, it's important to consider what kind of mountain biking you like to do, and what you expect to get out of your wheels.

To learn more about different types of wheels, check out our other wheels videos on the Performance Bicycles Learning Center. http://learn.performancebike.com/bike...


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