Tuned Wheel System
Front and rear wheel specific
Stiff rear wheel
- Supports peak loads
- Enhances stability
- Tracking at speed
Narrower Inner Rim Width
- Supports narrower tire profile in rear
- Improves rolling resistance
- Sharpens tire edge for grip
Rear Wheel Matrix
- Higher spoke count
- Higher spoke tension
- Heavier weight spoke
- Narrower inner rim width
- Tougher rim
compliant front wheel
- improves handling
- maximizes grip
- control in turns
WIDER Inner Rim Width
- Supports wider tire profile in front
- Increases tire volume and contact patch
- Rounds tire profile to enhance turning
front wheel Matrix
- Lower spoke count
- Lower spoke tension
- Lighter weight spoke
- Wider inner rim width
- Lighter rim
Front and rear wheel specific
Stiff rear wheel
- Supports peak loads
- Enhances stability
- Tracking at speed
Narrower Inner Rim Width
- Supports narrower tire profile in rear
- Improves rolling resistance
- Sharpens tire edge for grip
Rear Wheel Matrix
- Higher spoke count
- Higher spoke tension
- Heavier weight spoke
- Narrower inner rim width
- Tougher rim
compliant front wheel
- improves handling
- maximizes grip
- control in turns
WIDER Inner Rim Width
- Supports wider tire profile in front
- Increases tire volume and contact patch
- Rounds tire profile to enhance turning
front wheel Matrix
- Lower spoke count
- Lower spoke tension
- Lighter weight spoke
- Wider inner rim width
- Lighter rim
EXPLORE THE SYNTHESIS CARBON RANGE
- Synthesis XCT 11
- Synthesis XCT
- Synthesis E 11
- Synthesis E
- Synthesis DH 11
- Synthesis E-MTB
- Synthesis XCT 11
- Synthesis XCT
- Synthesis E 11
- Synthesis E
- Synthesis DH 11
- Synthesis E-MTB
Premium Components
RIMS
FRONT AND REAR SPECIFIC RIMS
Front and rear specific rims offer stiffness and compliance characteristics where they are rewarded best, while front and rear specific inner rim widths are optimized for wider tires in the front and narrower tires in the rear.
Hubs
SYNTHESIS 11 HUB
Crankbrothers has partnered with Industry Nine for the Synthesis 11 hub. Handbuilt in Asheville, NC, i9's Hydra hub has near instantaneous engagement offering previously unheard of responsiveness.
Spokes
SPOKES UNIQUE TO THE TUNED WHEEL SYSTEM
Specific spoke counts, weights, and tensions are employed on front and rear wheels to enhance the tuned wheel system and riding experience. Synthesis wheels are built using the highest quality Sapim stainless steel spokes. Synthesis 11 series wheels are built with bladed spokes for further weight savings.
Lifetime Warranty
Crankbrothers Synthesis carbon wheels are engineered to provide industry-leading performance, ride quality, and durability. Synthesis rims are built to last and are warrantied to be free of manufacturer defects for the lifetime of the product. We expect you to ride hard, fast and often, with peace of mind that you’ll be covered if any impact damage should occur while riding.
Learn More