Race Face Aeffect R 29 Wheelset
The Race Face Aeffect R 29 is a value-oriented, heavy-duty aluminum wheelset built for aggressive trail and enduro-style riding on non-boost spacing bikes; its focus is on durability and reliability rather than marginal weight savings. Compared with the lighter, tubeless-optimized Stan's or the premium Mavic Crossmax, the Aeffect R usually offers a lower upfront cost and more impact-resistant construction, making it an appealing choice for riders prioritizing toughness and lower replacement expense over podium-level performance.
Wide bed hugs tires — cozy grip
Stiff alloy feel — sprint-happy
Wide bed hugs tires — cozy grip
Stiff alloy feel — sprint-happy
Review Summary
"The Race Face Aeffect R is commonly recommended as a robust, affordable alloy wheelset offering good stiffness and value for trail and enduro riders, but reviewers mention it’s relatively heavy and may need truing after heavy use. Buyers appreciate the price-to-performance ratio despite occasional spoke or alignment tweaks."
Race-ready durability — knocks with pride
Sturdy double-wall aluminum rims built for aggressive trail and enduro-style riding and tubeless-ready.
Race-ready durability — knocks with pride
Sturdy double-wall aluminum rims built for aggressive trail and enduro-style riding and tubeless-ready.
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
The Race Face Aeffect R 29 is a value-oriented, heavy-duty aluminum wheelset built for aggressive trail and enduro-style riding on non-boost spacing bikes; its focus is on durability and reliability rather than marginal weight savings. Compared with the lighter, tubeless-optimized Stan's or the premium Mavic Crossmax, the Aeffect R usually offers a lower upfront cost and more impact-resistant construction, making it an appealing choice for riders prioritizing toughness and lower replacement expense over podium-level performance.
Wide bed hugs tires — cozy grip
Stiff alloy feel — sprint-happy
Race-ready durability — knocks with pride
Sturdy double-wall aluminum rims built for aggressive trail and enduro-style riding and tubeless-ready.
Sealed-bearing hubs compatible with non-Boost axle standards and common Shimano/SRAM freehub bodies.
Wide bed hugs tires — cozy grip
Stiff alloy feel — sprint-happy
Race-ready durability — knocks with pride
Sturdy double-wall aluminum rims built for aggressive trail and enduro-style riding and tubeless-ready.
Sealed-bearing hubs compatible with non-Boost axle standards and common Shimano/SRAM freehub bodies.
$350-500 CAD
Race Face Next R31 29er Carbon Wheelset
Race Face's Next R31 29er carbon wheelset is positioned as a best-in-class choice for aggressive trail riders who need a durable, tubeless-ready carbon rim built specifically for non-Boost 29er spacing. It undercuts many boutique rivals on price while offering robust impact tolerance and dependable hub performance, making it a practical value-oriented alternative to the ultralight DT Swiss XRC 1200 and the premium ENVE M630.
Featherlight trail punch
Stiff power transfer
Featherlight trail punch
Stiff power transfer
Review Summary
"Users praise the Next R31 for reliable stiffness, tubeless performance and strong real-world durability, though a minority mention occasional creaks and that it isn’t the absolute lightest wheelset available."
Keeps grinning uphill
31mm internal 29er carbon rim optimized for fast XC and light trail use.
Keeps grinning uphill
31mm internal 29er carbon rim optimized for fast XC and light trail use.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Recreational Enjoyment
Race Face's Next R31 29er carbon wheelset is positioned as a best-in-class choice for aggressive trail riders who need a durable, tubeless-ready carbon rim built specifically for non-Boost 29er spacing. It undercuts many boutique rivals on price while offering robust impact tolerance and dependable hub performance, making it a practical value-oriented alternative to the ultralight DT Swiss XRC 1200 and the premium ENVE M630.
Featherlight trail punch
Stiff power transfer
Keeps grinning uphill
31mm internal 29er carbon rim optimized for fast XC and light trail use.
Tubeless-ready hookless rim with layup tuned for impact resistance.
Featherlight trail punch
Stiff power transfer
Keeps grinning uphill
31mm internal 29er carbon rim optimized for fast XC and light trail use.
Tubeless-ready hookless rim with layup tuned for impact resistance.
$1,200-1,800 CAD
Race Face Aeffect R 29 Wheelset
The Race Face Aeffect R 29 wheelset is positioned as a best-in-class value-oriented choice for non-boost tubeless setups, offering a stout rim design tuned for aggressive trail riding at a lower retail cost than flagship competitors. Compared to DT Swiss and Mavic it sacrifices some of the premium hub nuance for a much more accessible price and rugged rim profile, making it an attractive option for riders who want durability without the premium service ecosystem. Its combination of affordability and real-world strength makes it a strong contender for riders upgrading to tubeless on a budget.
Stiff rim feel
Tubeless-ready grin
Stiff rim feel
Tubeless-ready grin
Review Summary
"Riders like the Race Face Aeffect R 29 for its stiff, tough rims and strong value for trail riding, but many note it's heavier than premium options and a minority report spoke or hub issues after extended hard use. It's generally viewed as a budget-friendly, durable choice for aggressive trail riders."
Affordable ripper vibe
Lightweight 29" alloy rims that balance stiffness and affordability for trail riding.
Affordable ripper vibe
Lightweight 29" alloy rims that balance stiffness and affordability for trail riding.
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
The Race Face Aeffect R 29 wheelset is positioned as a best-in-class value-oriented choice for non-boost tubeless setups, offering a stout rim design tuned for aggressive trail riding at a lower retail cost than flagship competitors. Compared to DT Swiss and Mavic it sacrifices some of the premium hub nuance for a much more accessible price and rugged rim profile, making it an attractive option for riders who want durability without the premium service ecosystem. Its combination of affordability and real-world strength makes it a strong contender for riders upgrading to tubeless on a budget.
Stiff rim feel
Tubeless-ready grin
Affordable ripper vibe
Lightweight 29" alloy rims that balance stiffness and affordability for trail riding.
Tubeless-ready rim profile compatible with common MTB tires and sealant setups.
Stiff rim feel
Tubeless-ready grin
Affordable ripper vibe
Lightweight 29" alloy rims that balance stiffness and affordability for trail riding.
Tubeless-ready rim profile compatible with common MTB tires and sealant setups.
$350-500 CAD
Race Face Aeffect R 29 Wheelset
The Race Face Aeffect R 29 wheelset is the budget-friendly, heavy-duty option for quick release non-boost riders who need bombproof alloy rims and straightforward serviceability without breaking the bank. It undercuts the pricier Mavic and Stan's models while delivering more impact resistance than lightweight options, making it a strong financial choice for aggressive riders who value durability over marginal weight savings.
Bombproof strength
Sealant-friendly bead
Bombproof strength
Sealant-friendly bead
Review Summary
"Race Face Aeffect R 29 wheels are widely reviewed as a tough, budget-friendly trail wheelset that handles hard use and tubeless setups well, though they are heavier and less refined than premium alternatives. Most owners appreciate the value and durability for aggressive trail riding."
Trail-smile boost
Durable alloy rims built to withstand aggressive trail use
Trail-smile boost
Durable alloy rims built to withstand aggressive trail use
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Time-Saving Convenience
Recreational Enjoyment
The Race Face Aeffect R 29 wheelset is the budget-friendly, heavy-duty option for quick release non-boost riders who need bombproof alloy rims and straightforward serviceability without breaking the bank. It undercuts the pricier Mavic and Stan's models while delivering more impact resistance than lightweight options, making it a strong financial choice for aggressive riders who value durability over marginal weight savings.
Bombproof strength
Sealant-friendly bead
Trail-smile boost
Durable alloy rims built to withstand aggressive trail use
Wide internal rim width that supports modern tyre profiles tubeless-ready
Bombproof strength
Sealant-friendly bead
Trail-smile boost
Durable alloy rims built to withstand aggressive trail use
Wide internal rim width that supports modern tyre profiles tubeless-ready
$350-450 CAD
Race Face Aeffect R 29 Non-Boost Wheelset
The Race Face Aeffect R 29 Non-Boost wheelset is a rugged, value-focused alloy option designed for aggressive trail use and legacy thru-axle frames, giving riders a low-cost way to replace or upgrade wheels without fuss. It undercuts premium wheelsets on price and offers excellent impact tolerance, although it is heavier and less refined in hub engagement and finish than the DT Swiss or Mavic race-oriented models.
Bombproof rim
Trail-tough build
Bombproof rim
Trail-tough build
Review Summary
"The Race Face Aeffect R 29 non-boost wheelset is regarded as a budget-friendly, tough alloy option with good stiffness and dependable performance, though it is heavier and has more basic hub engagement compared with pricier rivals. Users appreciate the value but some expect more refined bearings and serviceability."
Aggressive pop factor
Durable alloy rims designed for aggressive trail use and tubeless setups.
Aggressive pop factor
Durable alloy rims designed for aggressive trail use and tubeless setups.
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
The Race Face Aeffect R 29 Non-Boost wheelset is a rugged, value-focused alloy option designed for aggressive trail use and legacy thru-axle frames, giving riders a low-cost way to replace or upgrade wheels without fuss. It undercuts premium wheelsets on price and offers excellent impact tolerance, although it is heavier and less refined in hub engagement and finish than the DT Swiss or Mavic race-oriented models.
Bombproof rim
Trail-tough build
Aggressive pop factor
Durable alloy rims designed for aggressive trail use and tubeless setups.
Smooth sealed hubs with 6-bolt rotor compatibility and dependable freehub action.
Bombproof rim
Trail-tough build
Aggressive pop factor
Durable alloy rims designed for aggressive trail use and tubeless setups.
Smooth sealed hubs with 6-bolt rotor compatibility and dependable freehub action.
$400-600 CAD
Race Face Aeffect R30 Wheelset
Race Face Aeffect R30 is a value-oriented, wide-rim wheelset built for aggressive trail and enduro use on non-boost frames, prioritizing impact resistance and affordability over minimal weight. Against the field it delivers one of the best price-to-durability ratios—sturdier than the lightest choices and more wallet-friendly than premium vibration-damping designs—making it attractive to riders who want tough rims without a premium hub bill.
Aggro alloy toughness
Nimble cornering grin
Aggro alloy toughness
Nimble cornering grin
Review Summary
"Race Face Aeffect R30 wheels are appreciated for delivering a stiff, confidence-inspiring platform and solid tubeless performance at a budget-friendly price. Buyers frequently mention the wheels are heavier than pricier models and some prefer to upgrade the hubs or bearings over time."
Easy tubeless setup
Rim profile focused on stiffness and predictable handling with wide internal width for modern tires.
Easy tubeless setup
Rim profile focused on stiffness and predictable handling with wide internal width for modern tires.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
Race Face Aeffect R30 is a value-oriented, wide-rim wheelset built for aggressive trail and enduro use on non-boost frames, prioritizing impact resistance and affordability over minimal weight. Against the field it delivers one of the best price-to-durability ratios—sturdier than the lightest choices and more wallet-friendly than premium vibration-damping designs—making it attractive to riders who want tough rims without a premium hub bill.
Aggro alloy toughness
Nimble cornering grin
Easy tubeless setup
Rim profile focused on stiffness and predictable handling with wide internal width for modern tires.
Tubeless-ready aluminum construction with reinforced bead area for aggressive trail riding.
Aggro alloy toughness
Nimble cornering grin
Easy tubeless setup
Rim profile focused on stiffness and predictable handling with wide internal width for modern tires.
Tubeless-ready aluminum construction with reinforced bead area for aggressive trail riding.
$450-600 CAD