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Easton XC Two Wheel Set | $595.83
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Easton XC Two Wheelset

BikeRadar verdict

3 out of 5 stars

"Sturdy cross-country wheels but slow to engage and on the heavy side"

By Guy Kesteven

This is the budget version of Easton's bling £499 XC One wheelset, but with less money comes more weight.

It certainly looks good with an angular rim joined into square block hub seats for the 24 straight-pull Sapim spokes. Straight gauge spokes add weight though, even if overall stiffness and sturdiness is good. The chunky rims are happy cradling tyres up to 2.35in.

The steel freehub body is also proving durable so far, with totally silent running that’s great for singletrack stealth missions. No complaints about the sealed bearings either and our year-old XC Ones are still going strong.

With only two driving pawls there’s often noticeable hesitation before pick up though and weight is high for the price.

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  • User review of Easton XC Two Wheel Set

    If you're going to diss them on weight you really should tell us what the weight actually is...

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  • User review of Easton XC Two Wheel Set

    Material: Aluminum Weight: [Front] 848g; [Rear] 1042g Rim Width: 20mm Rim Depth: 23mm Spoke Count: [Front] 24; [Rear] 24 Spoke Material: Sapim 2.0 straight steel Spoke Nipple Type: Brass, external Skewers: Not included Hub / Brake Compatibility: Disc only Recommended Use: XC mountain biking

    So only 90g more then DT 1800 and I was able to get them from "Price Point" for only $250.

    I like how the hold up. Being the "clydesdale" weight at 230 lbs. and 6'4" i put these wheels to work every time I ride. I'm not easy on my bike, riding hard with drops and long up hills and always too short downhills. So far they are holding up OK, except for some noise from the free hub possibly some dirt. Buy it you won't regret.

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Specification

Name:
XC Two Wheel Set
Built by:
Easton
Price:
$595.83

Rims Brand:
Easton
Wheel Type:
Mountain
Year:
2008
Tyre Type:
tubular
Wheel Size:
26 Inches
Spoke Material:
Alloy
Spokes Lacing:
Crossed 3
Brake Compatibility:
Disc Brake 6-Bolt
Front Hub Brand:
Easton
No of Holes (Front):
24
No of Holes (Rear):
24
Rear Hub Brand:
Easton
Features:
Six-bolt international disc standard,Steel freehub body
Weight (g):
1880 g
Front Rim Profile:
20 mm
Front Spoke Count:
24
Rear Rim Profile:
20 mm
Rear Spoke Count:
24
Rim Description:
Easton
Rim Size/Diameter:
23.5 mm
Rim Tapes:
Yes

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