Mavic XA Light 27.5" 650b Cross Mountain Bike Tubeless Wheels Shimano MSRP $499

There’s something incredibly pure about trail riding: the feeling of exploration and the satisfaction of cleaning a technical section are hard to beat. It’s just you versus the terrain so you need gear that won’t let you down. The XA Light provides versatile comfort and control thanks to a new UST welded rim that’s wide (25mm internal), light and strong. It’s also Tubeless Ready, so it’s easy to enjoy the benefits of tubeless tires, including better control and traction along with a reduced risk of punctures. Double-butted spokes save weight without sacrificing strength or durability. We’ve also fine-tuned the hubs and power transfer with Mavic's alloy TS-2 freehub, which is compatible with all axle sizes. The hubs are compatible with most modern standards (15x100/12x142). Hubs Freewheel: ITS-2 alloy for Shimano/SRAM mountain cassettes Front and rear bodies: aluminum Axle material: aluminum Sealed cartridge bearings (QRM) Rims Use with Mavic Tubeless Tape Internal width: 25 mm ETRTO size 27.5": 584x25TSS Weight reduction: ISM 4D Drilling: traditional Tyre: Tubeless and tubetype Joint: SUP Material: Aluminum Spokes Shape: straight pull, flat, double butted Material: steel Lacing: front and rear crossed 2 Count: 24 front and rear Axle Compatibility: Front 15x100 Thru Axle Rear 12x142 Thru Axle Weight: Front: 830 grams Rear: 960 grams