New wheels

As a professional mechanic and wheel builder, I've always thought that the best wheels are custom wheels that are specifically built for their purpose.  Be it rider's weight, racing, climbing, downhill- each wheel is different based on need.  There's a plethora of rims and hubs available to design and build whatever is needed and even throw in some cool colors to boot.

This past winter I built a new set of wheels for my mountain bike.  I built them because I wanted super light wheels but also because they'd look awesome.  The white No Tubes Alpine rims, black double butted spokes, orange nipples, and black American Classic hubs match my Anthem perfectly and weigh just slightly over 1300 grams. 

 I've ridden my new wheels on the trails a few times and each time come away with a feeling that they make it so much easier to ride. It is easier to wheelie, bunnyhop, and do drop offs, all skills that I enjoy being able to do. My old wheels weren't bad by any means but I can sure tell the difference.  Picking the right parts for the intended use sure makes a difference.
Next time you're in the market for an upgrade, talk to a mechanic about a custom wheelset.  It'll make a big difference in your ride!