About E*Thirteen Sidekick Hubs
E*Thirteen's revolutionary new Sidekick hub removes pedal feedback for a smoother, quieter ride.
- No pedal kickback for unhindered suspension performance
- Adjustable deadband to suit your preference for engagement vs feedback
- Excellent rolling resistance for increased speed whilst off the brakes
- Near-silent operation and reduced chain slap makes for a quiet ride
These hubs are almost silent. We rate them a 1 out of 10 for loudness.
This is the hub of choice for the aspiring racer looking to get the most out of their bike whilst riding on the edge.
Whilst we have no reports yet on durability, we note they have been tested on the WC circuit under the highest performing athletes on the globe.
Front Sidekick hubs are not yet available in Australia, and are unreasonably expensive. For 15mm front axles, we pair Sidekick with a Yama hub in silver or black, and for 20mm axles we pair with a DT Swiss 350.
You can read more at the manufacturer's website: https://www.ethirteen.com/products/sidekick-hubs?variant=51634011472242
Weights
148x12mm Boost, XD 450g
157x12mm Superboost, XD 461g
157x12mm, 7 spd 9-24t DM Cassette 629g
About We Are One Convergence Series Rims
We Are One carbon rims are hand-made in Kamloops, Canada. Founded by Canadian DH Champion Dustin Adams, gravity is in their blood.
Unlike most of their competitors, We Are One makes their own rims in-house. Not only does this make them great value, with one less middleman, the feedback loop between customer and production is much tighter. This means that learnings made from customers and athletes results in meaningful improvements much more quickly.
The Convergence series is We Are One’s new, ultra-shallow and compliant rim. It looks incredible with a unique shape that also improves nipple/spoke interface.
We Are One claims that this rim is stronger than the Revolution series, but having sold hundreds of both, we feel the strength is similar between both lines.
About Alpina Spokes & Nipples
Alpina Raggi Spokes and Nipples
The highest quality spoke and nipples, made in Italy since 1926.
Alpina is famous for its automation, which ensures consistency and quality whilst manufacturing wheel components. Alpina Nyloc nipples are particularly innovative, with a high 12Nm of locking force consistent throughout the lifetime of the nipple, no matter how many times they are adjusted. All Alpina spokes are guaranteed to be made from the highest quality European wire, unlike some of its closest competitors.
The Alpina Lite spoke is a double butted round spoke directly equivalent to the DT Swiss Competition.
The Alpina Ultralite Aero spoke is a bladed spoke directly equivalent to a DT Swiss AeroLite. Swapping to the Ultralite Aero spoke saves approximately 100g on your wheelset.
Custom Wheels
E*ThirteenSidekickWe Are OneTriad
We typically build and ship your wheels within 1 week of ordering. Although, we keep a large stock of hubs and rims, sometimes we may need to order in a part. In these cases we will reach out to ensure we’re able to satisfy your timeframe. Feel free to contact us to confirm.
About E*Thirteen Sidekick Hubs
E*Thirteen's revolutionary new Sidekick hub removes pedal feedback for a smoother, quieter ride.
- No pedal kickback for unhindered suspension performance
- Adjustable deadband to suit your preference for engagement vs feedback
- Excellent rolling resistance for increased speed whilst off the brakes
- Near-silent operation and reduced chain slap makes for a quiet ride
These hubs are almost silent. We rate them a 1 out of 10 for loudness.
This is the hub of choice for the aspiring racer looking to get the most out of their bike whilst riding on the edge.
Whilst we have no reports yet on durability, we note they have been tested on the WC circuit under the highest performing athletes on the globe.
Front Sidekick hubs are not yet available in Australia, and are unreasonably expensive. For 15mm front axles, we pair Sidekick with a Yama hub in silver or black, and for 20mm axles we pair with a DT Swiss 350.
You can read more at the manufacturer's website: https://www.ethirteen.com/products/sidekick-hubs?variant=51634011472242
Weights
148x12mm Boost, XD 450g
157x12mm Superboost, XD 461g
157x12mm, 7 spd 9-24t DM Cassette 629g
About We Are One Convergence Series Rims
We Are One carbon rims are hand-made in Kamloops, Canada. Founded by Canadian DH Champion Dustin Adams, gravity is in their blood.
Unlike most of their competitors, We Are One makes their own rims in-house. Not only does this make them great value, with one less middleman, the feedback loop between customer and production is much tighter. This means that learnings made from customers and athletes results in meaningful improvements much more quickly.
The Convergence series is We Are One’s new, ultra-shallow and compliant rim. It looks incredible with a unique shape that also improves nipple/spoke interface.
We Are One claims that this rim is stronger than the Revolution series, but having sold hundreds of both, we feel the strength is similar between both lines.
About Alpina Spokes & Nipples
Alpina Raggi Spokes and Nipples
The highest quality spoke and nipples, made in Italy since 1926.
Alpina is famous for its automation, which ensures consistency and quality whilst manufacturing wheel components. Alpina Nyloc nipples are particularly innovative, with a high 12Nm of locking force consistent throughout the lifetime of the nipple, no matter how many times they are adjusted. All Alpina spokes are guaranteed to be made from the highest quality European wire, unlike some of its closest competitors.
The Alpina Lite spoke is a double butted round spoke directly equivalent to the DT Swiss Competition.
The Alpina Ultralite Aero spoke is a bladed spoke directly equivalent to a DT Swiss AeroLite. Swapping to the Ultralite Aero spoke saves approximately 100g on your wheelset.
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