Wheels
Durable wheelsets engineered for performance
How to choose the right wheels
Wheels for gravity riding need to match terrain, speed, and the level of support or control you actually want. This page brings together 17 options from 10 brands so you can compare real differences in ride feel, reliability, and value.
Durable wheelsets engineered for performance Observed pricing runs from about EUR 499 to EUR 3199 depending on construction and tier.
Brand
Synthesis DH
€1699Downhill-specific tuned wheelset
F 1900 Classic
€499Freeride and downhill workhorse
FR 1500 Classic
€889Confidence-inspiring freeride and downhill wheelset
LG1 Race Carbon DH Wheels
€1600World Cup DH carbon wheels with integrated 7-speed cassette hub
M8
€1299Gravity and e-bike carbon wheelset
M9 PRO
€1349Gravity and e-bike carbon wheelset
Fortus 30
€799Versatile trail and enduro wheelset
Fortus 35
€899Downhill and aggressive enduro wheelset
Hydra2 DH
€1899The ultimate alloy downhill wheelset
Hydra2 DH Carbon
€3199Carbon downhill supremacy
Hydra2 DH S
€1799Full power downhill reliability
Reserve 30|HD DH AL
€1199Downhill durability in alloy
Reserve 31|DH
€2399World Cup winning carbon DH wheels
Traverse HD i9 1/1
€2499Most impact-resistant Roval carbon enduro wheel with instant I9 engagement
Spike 369 Vibrocore Rear Wheel
€800UCI DH World Cup trusted alloy rear wheel with Vibrocore damping
Flow CB7 Wheelset
€1600Enduro & downhill alloy wheels with CB7 hub technology
Flow EX3 Wheelset
€700Wide-section enduro alloy wheels for demanding terrain
Related guides
All guidesWheel Maintenance
Truing, spoke tension management, and hub service — keep your wheelset race-ready and fatigue-free.
Component Compatibility
Avoid expensive fit mistakes between forks, wheels, tires, and cockpit parts before you buy.
Tire Selection & Setup
Choosing the right tread, compound, and pressure for your terrain.
Tubeless Maintenance
Keeping your tubeless setup reliable and performing
Tire Inserts
When inserts help, what they cost in weight and feel, and how to choose the right level of support.
Frequently asked questions
How should you choose wheels for gravity riding?
Start with terrain, target speed, and compatibility constraints. Then choose the level of support, stiffness, comfort, or power that actually fits your bike and riding style.
Do you need the most expensive option?
Not necessarily. The right choice is the one that delivers the performance, adjustment range, and reliability your riding actually uses. Mid-tier options often offer the best balance of cost, serviceability, and ride quality.
When should you optimize setup instead of replacing the component?
If your current part is compatible and mechanically healthy, better setup, pressure, bleeding, servicing, or cockpit tuning may solve the problem before a replacement is needed.