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CrankBrothers Iodine 2 wheels


CrankBros’ distinctive-looking Iodines are a stiff and strong – if laggy – mid-width option for high-torque riders. By shifting spoke attachment from the rim bed to barrels that slot into fins on the underside of the deep triangular rim, they’ve ensured there are no worries about easy sealing. It took us several months of battering at home and in the Alps to finally dent them, and even then they stayed sealed and straight. The unique centre-threaded spokes have shrugged off sticks without damage too. At 27mm, the rims are wide enough to handle low-pressure 2.4in tyres, and the wheels accelerate better than their overall weight would suggest. The steel freehub removes any spline damage worries for powerful pedallers, although pick-up can be slow and clunky.

Weight 840g+1,030g= 1,870g
Width 27mm/32mm
Freehub lag 17°
Sizes 650b, 29in

Price $750
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