e*13 has been on a little bit of a tear in latest weeks. The model launched the Sidekick 2.0 hubs final month, adopted by radial tires only a few weeks later.
Including to its bulletins of latest merchandise, e*13 broadcasts new Flux wheels to spin out these Sidekick 2.0 hubs. The wheels, obtainable in each carbon and aluminum, cowl a full vary of driving types, from lighter path driving to downhill.
And e*13 additionally wished to cowl a variety of worth factors, providing a wheelset for almost each tier stage. So, the result’s a Sidekick-equipped anti-kickback wheelset for lower than $600. Wow!
e*13 Flux MTB wheels with anti-kickback Sidekick inside
e*13 moved away from a traditionally-shaped rim profile for the brand new Flux Wheels. As an alternative, they opted for a concave-shaped rim, offering further vertical compliance. e*13 additionally claims that the brand new form improves traction, reduces deflection, and higher absorbs path chatter. Testing of the brand new Flux Wheels exhibits a 33% enhance in angular deflection compliance. Vertical deflection adopted go well with, with a 19% enhance in compliance.
Sounds nice, proper?
As is changing into the norm, e*13 designed the Flux rims with a 30mm inside width. The wheels are additionally front- and rear-specific. Entrance rims characteristic most compliance and traction, whereas rear rims are designed for sturdiness.
e*13 achieves rim-specificity with totally different carbon layouts and rim thickness. And it appears the distinction between the alloy rims is a welded or sleeved joint.
What’s new?
There are 4 totally different Flux wheel classes:
For lighter-duty path, e*13 designed the Optimus. These wheels characteristic the Flux 33 (F) and Flux 43 (R) rims laced to Sidekick Professional SP hubs. These Optimus wheels are solely provided on the Professional Carbon stage.
Stepping as much as longer path and all-mountain bikes, e*13 has the Sylvan wheels. These characteristic the Flux 43 and 54 rims (F/R) and a Sidekick hub. All three construct ranges are provided: Aluminum, Professional Aluminum, and Professional Carbon.
Professional-level builds characteristic the most recent Sidekick Professional SP hub.
Subsequent are the Grappler wheels, each Enduro EN and DH.
The Grappler EN additionally options all 3 construct ranges (Aluminum–Professional Carbon), with Sidekick Professional SP hubs and Flux 54 and 55 rims (F/R).
Leaping to (or dropping in on?) the Grappler DH, e*13 beefs them up a bit with the Flux 66 rims entrance and rear. Right here, they solely supply a Professional Aluminum and Professional Carbon construct, each that includes the Sidekick Professional SP hub.
The entire Flux lineup can also be suitable with Class 1 e-bikes.
Flux Wheel Particulars & Reasonably priced Pricing
- Sidekick Flux Aluminum Wheelsets: Beginning at $600€/set (identical costs in USD or EUR)
- Sidekick Flux Professional Aluminum Wheelsets: Beginning at $800€ per wheelset
- Sidekick Flux Professional Carbon Wheelsets: Beginning at $1,650€ per pair
e*13 affords a smaller 27.5-inch rear-wheel possibility on every set besides the 29er-only Optimus. In addition they supply Tremendous Enhance spacing on a number of the lineup, so examine the web site for extra particulars.