OneUp Components Aluminum Boost MX Wheelset Black, 28-32h, XD, 6-Bolt

"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I switched my enduro bike over to this MX setup for a season of steep, tight trails and noticed the difference immediately. The bigger front wheel kept rolling over chunk with confidence, while the smaller rear let me whip the bike through tight corners and pop off lips way easier than a full 29er ever did.""The trail kicks into a series of tight switchbacks just after a rock garden that demands real momentum, and this is exactly the kind of terrain the Aluminum Boost MX Wheelset was built to handle. We're running the bigger 29in wheel up front to plow through the chunk with stability, paired with a quicker, more maneuverable 27. 5in wheel in back that lets us flick the bike through the tight stuff without feeling like we're wrestling a longer wheelbase. It's a setup that rewards aggressive riding without punishing us for changing direction fast. That mixed wheel advantage comes from more than just sizing, though. The rear rim carries extra spokes and reinforced material specifically because the back of the bike takes the brunt of braking and impact forces, so even with the smaller wheel, durability never feels compromised. Add in the easy seating of the Fillmore Valves and the wide internal width supporting our tires through hard lean angles, and we get a wheelset that lets the mixed format shine instead of feeling like a compromise."

Price: $599.99 from Backcountry