CrankBrothers (United States) - Press Release: With a stiff rear wheel to support peak loads, enhance stability, and provide tracking at speed, and a compliant front wheel that improves handling, maximizes grip, and provides control in turns, the Synthesis carbon wheelset is the first of its kind.

Stiff rear wheel:

• Supports peak loads
• Enhances stability
• Tracking at speed

Narrower inner rim width:

• Supports narrower tire profile in rear
• Improves rolling resistance
• Sharpens tire edge for grip

Rear matrix:

• Higher spoke count
• Higher spoke tension
• Heavier weight spoke
• Narrower inner rim width
• Tougher rim

Compliant front wheel:

• Improves handling
• Maximizes grip
• Control in turns

Wider inner rim width:

• Supports wider tire profile in front
• Increases tire volume and contact patch
• Rounds tire profile to enhance turning

Front wheel matrix:

• Lower spoke count
• Lower spoke tension
• Lighter weight spoke
• Wider inner rim width
• Lighter rim

Premium Components:

Front and rear specific rims:

Front and rear specific rims offer stiffness and compliance characteristics where they are rewarded best, while front and rear specific inner rim widths are optimized for wider tires in the front and narrower tires in the rear.

Synthesis 11 hub:

Crankbrothers have exclusively partnered with Project 321 for the internals of the Synthesis 11 hub. 100% US made in Bend, Oregon, P321's innovative freehub design uses magnetic pawl action for low drag and super fine engagement.

Spokes unique to the tuned wheel system:

Specific spoke counts, weights, and tensions are employed on front and rear wheels to enhance the tuned wheel system and riding experience. Synthesis wheels are built using the highest quality Sapim stainless steel spokes. Synthesis 11 series wheels are built with bladed spokes for further weight savings.

Lifetime warranty:

Crankbrothers Synthesis carbon wheels are engineered to provide industry-leading performance, ride quality, and durability. Synthesis rims are built to last and are warrantied to be free of manufacturer defects for the lifetime of the product. We expect you to ride hard, fast and often, with peace of mind that you’ll be covered if any impact damage should occur while riding.

Models Available:

• Synthesis XCT 11
• Synthesis XCT
• Synthesis E 11
• Synthesis E
• Synthesis DH 11