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X-Treme Matrix wheels

Carbon wheels that can play with the big boys

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Published 1 July 2008

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Weighing in at just 1050g per pair yet sticking with traditional assembly methods for easy servicing — Weighing in at just 1050g per pair yet sticking with traditional assembly methods for easy servicing (Image credit: John Stevenson)

Brass washers keep the Sapim spoke heads firmly in place to help keep fatigue failures at bay. — Brass washers keep the Sapim spoke heads firmly in place to help keep fatigue failures at bay. (Image credit: John Stevenson)

The aluminum freehub body is easily swapped from Campagnolo to Shimano. — The aluminum freehub body is easily swapped from Campagnolo to Shimano. (Image credit: John Stevenson)

The uniquely reinforced rims allow for very high spoke tensions. — The uniquely reinforced rims allow for very high spoke tensions. (Image credit: John Stevenson)

Internal reinforcing ribs keep the sidewalls from buckling under tension. — Internal reinforcing ribs keep the sidewalls from buckling under tension. (Image credit: John Stevenson)

The minimalist front hub uses the same brass washers as the rear. — The minimalist front hub uses the same brass washers as the rear. (Image credit: John Stevenson)

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Weighing in at just 1050g per pair yet sticking with traditional assembly methods for easy servicing

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Brass washers keep the Sapim spoke heads firmly in place to help keep fatigue failures at bay.

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The aluminum freehub body is easily swapped from Campagnolo to Shimano.

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The uniquely reinforced rims allow for very high spoke tensions.

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Internal reinforcing ribs keep the sidewalls from buckling under tension.

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The minimalist front hub uses the same brass washers as the rear.

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