Mountain biking has always been about freedom: it's a freedom of movement, a freedom of mind, and a freedom of expression. But even in this vast freedom, when we start the delicate dance between man and machine, compromises must be made. As humans on bicycles, we are invariably bound to reality by the shackles of dynamics. For those unfamiliar, dynamics is the broader field of study of forces and their effects on motion.
Reserve Wheels, known for some of the more durable mountain bike rims on the market, backed by one of the best lifetime warranties available, has just released a limited-edition wheelset that combines the ever-popular Reserve HD|30 rims with the latest innovation designed to combat pedal kickback: the e13 Sidekick hubs. These ready-to-ride wheelsets are available for a limited time in North America and retail for $2,199 USD or $3,349 CAD at Reservewheels.com.
This setup employs Reserve's 30|HD Carbon rims, which are already well-liked among aggressive riders for their blanched ride quality, impressive durability, and lifetime warranty. Now riders have the option to buy them as a set with the unique e*13 Sidekick Hubs, which claim to eliminate pedal kickback, provide a chainless ride feel, and create less drivetrain noise. The Sidekick Hubs claim to isolate your drivetrain from suspension while freewheeling by creating a "deadband" area.