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Syncros AM Wheelset (08) | $600
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Syncros AM wheels

BikeRadar verdict

35 out of 5 stars

"Detailing extends lifespan, but still expensive considering the components"

By Guy Kesteven

These white wheels don't just share colour similarities with other medium-duty wheels, but the devil’s in the detail when it comes to comparison. Starting with the rims, the proven 28mm deep V section gives them a tougher-than-usual impact appetite and supports fatter tyres well.

Syncros also add small scoops inside the lip to stop the tyre wriggling off immediately if you puncture, while handbuilding with DT Swiss spokes means more consistent strength and accuracy.

They're available with either quick-release hubs on both, or with a 20mm through-axle up front and a quick-release in the back. The hub shells are similar to other wheels in their class but Syncros specifies high quality Rock’n’Roll grease.

However pick-up isn’t as fast as the Quad AM2.7s, weight is high and the small upgrades add a big price increase.

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  • User review of Syncros AM Wheelset (08)

    Greetings all: This is Marshall, Brand Manager for Syncros. I just wanted to add a comment to the post about our wheels as regards the "small upgrades" which add some cost. One of the most significant upgrades that is completely hidden in these wheels are the bearings used in the hubs. The bearings are custom (made for us by Enduro) double row angular contact bearings. These little pups add a high degree hub strength, stability, and are more durable than standard cartridge bearings. It's an important detail that sometimes gets overlooked. These bearings are also harder to install because the machine tolerances have to be much more stringent and they also cost more. That and the other details mentioned in the post adds up to the wheels being a touch more expensive than others. We think it's worth it for the durability and extra strength and stability the hubs provide.

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Specification

Name:
AM Wheelset (08)
Built by:
Syncros
Price:
$600.00
Rim Type:
Deep
Weight (g):
2126 g
Rim Size/Diameter:
28 mm

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