Mountain Bike Wheels are generally composed of a specially-designed wire spoke system that allows for light-weight durability, developed to give perfect performance even under cruel terrains and assorted riding conditions. These wheels are integrated into the off-road bike with dropouts which are held by the bike fork and bike frame.

People who wish to start mountain biking could be crushed by the options available to them, re what accessories to buy, and more importantly, what kinds of parts to use for one's mountain bike. Mountain Bike Wheels offer a good mixture of traction, stability, and durability ; and different riding conditions need specific types of mountain bicycle wheels. Here are only some of the more popular mountain bike wheels currently available [*CO].

29-inch Wheels

29-inch mountain bicycle wheels are primarily based on the widespread 622 millimeter standard. These kinds of wheels are rising in popularity for cross-country and cyclocross trail bikes, ordinarily employed by larger riders. The 29-inch measurement pertains to the diameter of the wheels, which are close in structure to the 700C half-breed, road, and touring wheels ; although the 29-inchers are structurally fortified for better durability for off-road terrain riding. The common 29-incher, along with the rubber tire itself, will have a total diameter of 724 millimeters or twenty-eight 0.5 inches.

26-inch Wheels

Clincher tires of the 26-inch size have inner tubes. These 26-inchers are the most typical choice of wheels for off-road mountain bikes. The wheel structure was primarily based on changed mountain bike wheels, which earlier riders took from mountain bicycles of Yankee make. 26-inch bike wheels sometimes have rims that are twenty-two inches or 559 millimeters in diameter, and make a total diameter of 665 millimeters or 26.2 inches with the tire attached.

Current tubeless 26-inch wheels are slowly penetrating the market. These new tires conform to the Universal System Tubeless, or UST standards, set by French wheel maker Mavic, along with tire corporations Michelin and Hutchison. As no more inner tubes are utilized in the tires of these bike wheels, the rider can enjoy more traction and shock assimilation, as lower tire pressure will no longer result in punctures or flats to the inner tube.

Conversion kits are available now to turn non-UST wheels into tubeless wheels, using a special tape to shut off any holes in wheels with standard rims, and injecting a liquid rubber compound prior to climbing the tire. UST kits can also improve sturdiness of UST wheels with added sealing capacity in the event of any punctures.

BMX Wheels

BMX wheels are mountain bike wheels with the tiniest diameters. These are made for smaller and younger bicyclists, who are afforded better durability at comparatively lower costs. The size can also bear heavier loads and stress due to bike stunts, and reduce rotational force for quicker acceleration.

Top Mountain Bike Wheels

• Easton XC ONE Single Speed Disc Wheel Set
• Mavic Crossride Disc Wheel Set 2010
• DT Swiss X1800 Rear Wheel
• Mavic Crossmax SLR Disc Wheel Set 2010
• Halo SAS DJD Single Speed Rear Wheel
• M:Wheel Shimano M475/Mavic XM317 Silver Front Wheel
• DT Swiss XR 1450 Rear Wheel
• Easton XC TWO Wheel Set
• Mongoose Shield Wheelset
• Mavic Crossride UB Wheel Set 2009