Race Face Next R31 Carbon Wheelset
The Race Face Next R31 is positioned as a high-performance, value-focused carbon Boost wheelset that delivers a modern tubeless-ready rim profile and reliable hub engagement for aggressive trail and enduro riding. It undercuts boutique rivals on price while still offering a stiff, light rim suitable for most riders, making it a practical alternative to ultra‑premium options like ENVE or Zipp when budget and versatile everyday performance matter. Compared with the heavier-duty Santa Cruz Reserve and Zipp 3Zero Moto, the Next R31 leans toward a lighter, more pedaling-efficient setup while offering better value than many boutique carbon offerings.
Featherlight stiffness (rocket-ready)
Snappy acceleration
Featherlight stiffness (rocket-ready)
Snappy acceleration
Review Summary
"Users praise the Next R31 for its stiff, reliable carbon layup, predictable tubeless performance and strong value for a high-performance trail wheel; some report it’s slightly heavier than the lightest competitors but very durable."
Trail-bashing tough
Full carbon, tubeless-ready rims with reinforced bead protection for trail durability.
Trail-bashing tough
Full carbon, tubeless-ready rims with reinforced bead protection for trail durability.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
The Race Face Next R31 is positioned as a high-performance, value-focused carbon Boost wheelset that delivers a modern tubeless-ready rim profile and reliable hub engagement for aggressive trail and enduro riding. It undercuts boutique rivals on price while still offering a stiff, light rim suitable for most riders, making it a practical alternative to ultra‑premium options like ENVE or Zipp when budget and versatile everyday performance matter. Compared with the heavier-duty Santa Cruz Reserve and Zipp 3Zero Moto, the Next R31 leans toward a lighter, more pedaling-efficient setup while offering better value than many boutique carbon offerings.
Featherlight stiffness (rocket-ready)
Snappy acceleration
Trail-bashing tough
Full carbon, tubeless-ready rims with reinforced bead protection for trail durability.
Boost 110/148mm hub spacing with sealed bearings for modern MTB frame compatibility.
Featherlight stiffness (rocket-ready)
Snappy acceleration
Trail-bashing tough
Full carbon, tubeless-ready rims with reinforced bead protection for trail durability.
Boost 110/148mm hub spacing with sealed bearings for modern MTB frame compatibility.
$1,500-1,900 CAD
Race Face Aeffect R30 29er Wheelset
The Race Face Aeffect R30 29er wheelset is an aluminum, tubeless-ready Boost assembly built for aggressive trail riders who want a durable, value-oriented package. It earns its spot by balancing a stout alloy rim and dependable hubs at a price point below many premium options, offering a better cost-to-performance ratio than the DT Swiss and Stan's alternatives while being lighter and more race-focused than Shimano's more utility-oriented WH-MT501. For riders who want a rugged, serviceable Boost 29er wheelset without paying for high-end hub tech, the Aeffect R30 is a smart financial and technical compromise.
Bombproof rim
Light-climb pop
Bombproof rim
Light-climb pop
Review Summary
"Users say the Race Face Aeffect R30 29er wheelset offers excellent value with a wide, durable 30mm internal rim that sets up tubeless easily; it's a bit heavier than premium wheels but praised for strength and consistent performance over time."
Grin-inducing stiffness
30 mm internal-width aluminum rim built for modern 29er trail tires and Boost spacing.
Grin-inducing stiffness
30 mm internal-width aluminum rim built for modern 29er trail tires and Boost spacing.
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
The Race Face Aeffect R30 29er wheelset is an aluminum, tubeless-ready Boost assembly built for aggressive trail riders who want a durable, value-oriented package. It earns its spot by balancing a stout alloy rim and dependable hubs at a price point below many premium options, offering a better cost-to-performance ratio than the DT Swiss and Stan's alternatives while being lighter and more race-focused than Shimano's more utility-oriented WH-MT501. For riders who want a rugged, serviceable Boost 29er wheelset without paying for high-end hub tech, the Aeffect R30 is a smart financial and technical compromise.
Bombproof rim
Light-climb pop
Grin-inducing stiffness
30 mm internal-width aluminum rim built for modern 29er trail tires and Boost spacing.
Tubeless-ready bead design with durable 6061 alloy construction for daily riding.
Bombproof rim
Light-climb pop
Grin-inducing stiffness
30 mm internal-width aluminum rim built for modern 29er trail tires and Boost spacing.
Tubeless-ready bead design with durable 6061 alloy construction for daily riding.
$500-700 CAD
Industry Nine Enduro S Hydra 29 Boost Front Wheel
The Industry Nine Enduro S Hydra 29 Boost front wheel occupies the top-tier position thanks to its proprietary Hydra hub for lightning-fast engagement, high-precision bearings, and premium-grade rims that prioritize responsiveness for racers. Its technical superiority in engagement and serviceability justifies a higher price compared with the DT Swiss, Stan's and Mavic wheels, and while Race Face may be lighter, only Industry Nine delivers this level of hub performance for hard-charging enduro riders.
Lightning engagement
Precision serviceability
Lightning engagement
Precision serviceability
Review Summary
"Market-leading engagement and precise feel from the Industry Nine Enduro S Hydra earn frequent praise from experienced riders; critiques are mainly about the high cost and occasional maintenance expense."
Clicky-hub swagger
Hand-built alloy rim married to Industry Nine's high-engagement Hydra hub for rapid engagement.
Clicky-hub swagger
Hand-built alloy rim married to Industry Nine's high-engagement Hydra hub for rapid engagement.
Skill Development & Mastery
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
The Industry Nine Enduro S Hydra 29 Boost front wheel occupies the top-tier position thanks to its proprietary Hydra hub for lightning-fast engagement, high-precision bearings, and premium-grade rims that prioritize responsiveness for racers. Its technical superiority in engagement and serviceability justifies a higher price compared with the DT Swiss, Stan's and Mavic wheels, and while Race Face may be lighter, only Industry Nine delivers this level of hub performance for hard-charging enduro riders.
Lightning engagement
Precision serviceability
Clicky-hub swagger
Hand-built alloy rim married to Industry Nine's high-engagement Hydra hub for rapid engagement.
Boost 110x15mm axle compatibility and a robust rim profile for enduro-focused riding.
Lightning engagement
Precision serviceability
Clicky-hub swagger
Hand-built alloy rim married to Industry Nine's high-engagement Hydra hub for rapid engagement.
Boost 110x15mm axle compatibility and a robust rim profile for enduro-focused riding.
$700-900 CAD
Hope Pro 4 EVO Boost Rear combines Hope's time-tested, serviceable hub engineering with stout alloy rims to provide a durable, consistent and easily maintainable wheel suited to demanding trail use. It sits competitively between the entry-level DT Swiss and the boutique Industry Nine, offering excellent long-term value and British-built reliability that often undercuts carbon alternatives on total cost of ownership while delivering a refined, positive hub feel.
Machined robustness
Reliable pawl-snap
Machined robustness
Reliable pawl-snap
Review Summary
"Extremely robust and serviceable rear wheel with industry-respected Hope Pro 4 hub engagement and long-term reliability; a bit heavier than some rivals but regarded as excellent value and built to last."
British-grit charm
Hope Pro 4 EVO hub is renowned for robust, precision-machined construction.
British-grit charm
Hope Pro 4 EVO hub is renowned for robust, precision-machined construction.
Recreational Enjoyment
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Hope Pro 4 EVO Boost Rear combines Hope's time-tested, serviceable hub engineering with stout alloy rims to provide a durable, consistent and easily maintainable wheel suited to demanding trail use. It sits competitively between the entry-level DT Swiss and the boutique Industry Nine, offering excellent long-term value and British-built reliability that often undercuts carbon alternatives on total cost of ownership while delivering a refined, positive hub feel.
Machined robustness
Reliable pawl-snap
British-grit charm
Hope Pro 4 EVO hub is renowned for robust, precision-machined construction.
Strong alloy rim options with tubeless-ready bead seat for trail durability.
Machined robustness
Reliable pawl-snap
British-grit charm
Hope Pro 4 EVO hub is renowned for robust, precision-machined construction.
Strong alloy rim options with tubeless-ready bead seat for trail durability.
$500-800 CAD
Hope Pro 4 Fortus 30 Boost Wheelset
Hope’s Pro 4 Fortus 30 Boost wheelset is a British-built, serviceable option that emphasizes rebuildability and consistent, confident engagement from a proven hub design at a competitive price point. It doesn’t aim to be the absolute fastest-engaging system here but offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio for riders who value tool-friendly maintenance and longevity. Versus Industry Nine and DT Swiss it’s more affordable and easier to rebuild, while sacrificing only a small amount of engagement snap compared to the top-end Hydra system.
Rapid 30-point click
Toolbox-friendly rebuild
Rapid 30-point click
Toolbox-friendly rebuild
Review Summary
"Owners consistently praise Hope Pro 4 hubs for toughness, easy serviceability and a solid, confidence-inspiring engagement, while the Fortus 30 rims are noted for durable construction and good value despite not being the lightest choice."
Cast-iron reliability
Hope Pro 4 alloy hubs are known for easy maintenance and robust multi-pawl engagement.
Cast-iron reliability
Hope Pro 4 alloy hubs are known for easy maintenance and robust multi-pawl engagement.
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
Hope’s Pro 4 Fortus 30 Boost wheelset is a British-built, serviceable option that emphasizes rebuildability and consistent, confident engagement from a proven hub design at a competitive price point. It doesn’t aim to be the absolute fastest-engaging system here but offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio for riders who value tool-friendly maintenance and longevity. Versus Industry Nine and DT Swiss it’s more affordable and easier to rebuild, while sacrificing only a small amount of engagement snap compared to the top-end Hydra system.
Rapid 30-point click
Toolbox-friendly rebuild
Cast-iron reliability
Hope Pro 4 alloy hubs are known for easy maintenance and robust multi-pawl engagement.
Fortus 30 alloy rims provide tubeless-ready reliability with strong impact resistance.
Rapid 30-point click
Toolbox-friendly rebuild
Cast-iron reliability
Hope Pro 4 alloy hubs are known for easy maintenance and robust multi-pawl engagement.
Fortus 30 alloy rims provide tubeless-ready reliability with strong impact resistance.
$700-1,000 CAD