How Are Mountain Bike Wheels built? | MTB Tech Explained

Mountain bike wheels are the Unsung heroes of your MTB setup! They have to be rigid enough to deal with the lateral stresses of fast cornering while being compliant enough to absorb the impacts of rocks, roots and ruts. Join Owen Coutts as he shares all the ins and outs of how your bike wheels are made. Giving you the info on all the intricacies of spoke, rim and hub choice to help you make a well-informed decision when choosing your wheels.

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⏱️ Timestamps ⏱️
00:00 - Welcome!
00:28 - What Makes A Wheel A Wheel?
01:38 - Everything You Need To Know About Spokes!
04:46 - Everything You Need To Know About Rims!
07:33 - Everything You Need To Know About Rim Material!
09:28 - Everything You Need To Know About Hubs!
11:06 - Wheel Builds

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