Tracking and stability are offered up in spades with the Crank Brothers Synthesis AL Enduro I9 Rear Wheel. Sporting a slightly narrower rim width than its front brethren, this wheel supports narrower tyre profiles for a stiffer ride and improved rolling resistance. As the name states, this wheel is rocking a sweet Industry Nine Hub that is laced to a killer Crank Bros Synthesis Alloy Rim. Super compliant, this wheel offers up the support and performance that you would expect from such a pairing.

Who's this for: Best suited for more aggressive riders looking for a high-end alloy rear wheel that can tackle just about any trail. Perfect for Enduro!

Hub:

• Industry Nine 1/1 Hub
• 4º of Engagement
• Materials - Aluminium hub shell
• Spokes - Sapim Race
• Spoke count - 32 spokes
• Rotor - 6 bolt brake rotor standard

Rim:

• Material - 6013 T6 Alloy
• Welded and sleeved rim joint for additional strength
• Tubeless - tubeless-ready construction
• Rim dimensions - 29.5mm inner width, 20mm depth, 34.4mm outer width
• Recommended tyre width - 2.3" - 2.5"
• Total weight: 1018g(27.5"), 1048g(29")

Pros: Lightweight, durable, super compliant and i9 hubs! A great spec wheel.

Cons: Not the cheapest wheel going around.