Atomlab Superlite SL 26 Wheelset

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Quick Engagement, Fast Wheelset
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The Good
Super Light, Fast, Strong, and Quick Engagement.
The Bad
Apparently attracts K-9's...
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I decided to ride a local trail called Zen to test out my new Atomlab Superlite SL wheels. I had much anticipation with the 102 Rear hub. I upgraded my own personal bike a few years back and went from 15 degrees of engagement on the free hub to 7.5 degrees cutting it in half.. So needless to say when upon learning about the Atomlab 102 Rear hub offered 3.5 degrees I was intrigued and had to have a pair.

Upon arrival of my new wheel set I proceeded to install my tires and set them up tubeless which was very easy...no complications and the Kenda Nevegal tires seated up without fail... The Atomlab wheels are light but don't sacrifice strength. The Zen trail starts out with about a mile long hill with switch backs. Being out of shape with the winter I was glad to have a lighter wheel set to conquer the climb. I quickly adjusted to them and was surprised in there ability to maneuver around obstacles. I chose to ride the Zen trail because it offer's a wide variety of various terrain from single track to technical and a bit of down hill. It was in the technical sections I really appreciated the quick engagement. I was able to pop my front wheel up with ninja like speed and get over obstacles easier. I also had to use my brakes more often on the downhill sections to shed speed since the wheels felt faster than my previous wheels...All in all I really like what Atomlabs wheels offer... Light, Stiff, Fast, and quick engagement... I checked the straightness of the wheels after my ride and they where spot on... I was a little surprised reading Vitals review of the bigger brother to my wheels and their complaint about the proprietary nipples Atomlab uses. I welcomed the bigger nipple since my 17 years of experience in the industry I have seen many nipples fail. If that is their only complaint - I wouldn't worry. Looking at the industry as  a whole most wheel manufactures have a proprietary part in there design whether it be the nipples or spokes... And from my experience you aren't going to have to true the wheels very often if at all anyways.... If you are looking for a wheel set that is priced right, light, fast, and durable you need to check out what Atomlab offers, I am recommending them to my customers.

The bad was being bit by a dog at the end of my ride.  So, spray them with dog repellent and you should be good to go!

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Specifications

Product
Atomlab Superlite SL 26 Wheelset
Riding Type
Cross Country
Trail
Other
Wheel Size
26"
Rim Material
Aluminum
Rim
Atomlab Superlite SL
Inner Rim Width
 
Hole Count
32
Tubeless Compatible
Yes
Rear Hub
Atomlab Pimplite 12x135mm
Rear Axle
12mm x 135mm
Front Hub
Atomlab Pimplite 15mm
Front Axle
 
Disc Mount Type
 
Spokes
Double Butted
Nipples
Atomlab Torque
Colors
Black
Weight
3 lb 12.3 oz (1,710 g)
Miscellaneous
 
Price
$689.95
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