Race Face Next R31 Carbon Wheelset
The Race Face Next R31 is positioned as a high-performance, value-focused carbon Boost wheelset that delivers a modern tubeless-ready rim profile and reliable hub engagement for aggressive trail and enduro riding. It undercuts boutique rivals on price while still offering a stiff, light rim suitable for most riders, making it a practical alternative to ultra‑premium options like ENVE or Zipp when budget and versatile everyday performance matter. Compared with the heavier-duty Santa Cruz Reserve and Zipp 3Zero Moto, the Next R31 leans toward a lighter, more pedaling-efficient setup while offering better value than many boutique carbon offerings.
Featherlight stiffness (rocket-ready)
Snappy acceleration
Featherlight stiffness (rocket-ready)
Snappy acceleration
Review Summary
"Users praise the Next R31 for its stiff, reliable carbon layup, predictable tubeless performance and strong value for a high-performance trail wheel; some report it’s slightly heavier than the lightest competitors but very durable."
Trail-bashing tough
Full carbon, tubeless-ready rims with reinforced bead protection for trail durability.
Trail-bashing tough
Full carbon, tubeless-ready rims with reinforced bead protection for trail durability.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
The Race Face Next R31 is positioned as a high-performance, value-focused carbon Boost wheelset that delivers a modern tubeless-ready rim profile and reliable hub engagement for aggressive trail and enduro riding. It undercuts boutique rivals on price while still offering a stiff, light rim suitable for most riders, making it a practical alternative to ultra‑premium options like ENVE or Zipp when budget and versatile everyday performance matter. Compared with the heavier-duty Santa Cruz Reserve and Zipp 3Zero Moto, the Next R31 leans toward a lighter, more pedaling-efficient setup while offering better value than many boutique carbon offerings.
Featherlight stiffness (rocket-ready)
Snappy acceleration
Trail-bashing tough
Full carbon, tubeless-ready rims with reinforced bead protection for trail durability.
Boost 110/148mm hub spacing with sealed bearings for modern MTB frame compatibility.
Featherlight stiffness (rocket-ready)
Snappy acceleration
Trail-bashing tough
Full carbon, tubeless-ready rims with reinforced bead protection for trail durability.
Boost 110/148mm hub spacing with sealed bearings for modern MTB frame compatibility.
$1,500-1,900 USD
We Are One Union Wheelset
The We Are One Union is built with a focus on durability and wide internal rim widths to support modern plus and wide tyre setups on Boost bikes, giving it strong real-world resilience at a competitive price point. It trades some edge-case weight savings found on ENVE or Race Face for tougher impact resistance and straightforward serviceability, making it attractive for riders who prioritize longevity and ease of maintenance over absolute lightness. Financially it often represents a middle ground — more premium than basic alloy wheels but significantly cheaper than the top-tier boutique carbon options on this list.
Budget-born bombproof
Comfort-first ride (plushy)
Budget-born bombproof
Comfort-first ride (plushy)
Review Summary
"Buyers like the Union for delivering carbon stiffness and tubeless-ready rims at a competitive price, offering good cornering and trail feel; a minority report occasional spoke or wheel-hop issues under very hard use."
Easy-service hub
Carbon tubeless-ready rims offering a strong balance of weight and impact resistance.
Easy-service hub
Carbon tubeless-ready rims offering a strong balance of weight and impact resistance.
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
The We Are One Union is built with a focus on durability and wide internal rim widths to support modern plus and wide tyre setups on Boost bikes, giving it strong real-world resilience at a competitive price point. It trades some edge-case weight savings found on ENVE or Race Face for tougher impact resistance and straightforward serviceability, making it attractive for riders who prioritize longevity and ease of maintenance over absolute lightness. Financially it often represents a middle ground — more premium than basic alloy wheels but significantly cheaper than the top-tier boutique carbon options on this list.
Budget-born bombproof
Comfort-first ride (plushy)
Easy-service hub
Carbon tubeless-ready rims offering a strong balance of weight and impact resistance.
Boost-compatible hub standard with adaptable end caps for axle standard changes.
Budget-born bombproof
Comfort-first ride (plushy)
Easy-service hub
Carbon tubeless-ready rims offering a strong balance of weight and impact resistance.
Boost-compatible hub standard with adaptable end caps for axle standard changes.
$1,300-1,700 USD
Santa Cruz Reserve 30 HD Wheelset
The Santa Cruz Reserve 30 HD is targeted at enduro and aggressive trail riders who need a bombproof Boost carbon wheel with a wide, supportive rim and tuned layup for repeated impacts. It stands out from the list by pairing Santa Cruz's in-house design ethos with a focus on durability and ride compliance, positioned pricier than the Race Face and WAO options but optimized for riders who want a long-lasting, high‑performance trail wheelset. Compared to ENVE and Zipp, the Reserve HD prioritizes impact resistance and predictable damage tolerance over ultra‑light racing metrics.
Big-hit confidence
Tunable compliance
Big-hit confidence
Tunable compliance
Review Summary
"Owners rave about the Reserve 30 HD’s bombproof construction, predictable handling and excellent tubeless sealing—many say it’s worth the premium for aggressive trail and enduro riding; very few report problems."
Huck-ready resilience
Heavy-duty carbon layup and reinforced bead areas optimized for aggressive enduro and shuttle use.
Huck-ready resilience
Heavy-duty carbon layup and reinforced bead areas optimized for aggressive enduro and shuttle use.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
The Santa Cruz Reserve 30 HD is targeted at enduro and aggressive trail riders who need a bombproof Boost carbon wheel with a wide, supportive rim and tuned layup for repeated impacts. It stands out from the list by pairing Santa Cruz's in-house design ethos with a focus on durability and ride compliance, positioned pricier than the Race Face and WAO options but optimized for riders who want a long-lasting, high‑performance trail wheelset. Compared to ENVE and Zipp, the Reserve HD prioritizes impact resistance and predictable damage tolerance over ultra‑light racing metrics.
Big-hit confidence
Tunable compliance
Huck-ready resilience
Heavy-duty carbon layup and reinforced bead areas optimized for aggressive enduro and shuttle use.
Tubeless-ready design with a wide internal rim that stabilizes large-volume tires under load.
Big-hit confidence
Tunable compliance
Huck-ready resilience
Heavy-duty carbon layup and reinforced bead areas optimized for aggressive enduro and shuttle use.
Tubeless-ready design with a wide internal rim that stabilizes large-volume tires under load.
$2,400-3,200 USD
Enve M730 Wheelset
The ENVE M730 is the market-leading choice for riders seeking the highest engineered stiffness-to-weight ratio and refined carbon layups in a Boost tubeless wheelset, delivering premium ride feel and precision under heavy loads. Its advanced layup and manufacturing consistency command a premium price, but they deliver measurable advantages in tuning, responsiveness, and long-term performance that differentiate it from value-oriented or heavily overbuilt competitors like WAO and Zipp. For buyers who value top-tier materials engineering and resale/brand assurance, the M730 sits at the top technically and financially among these carbon options.
Enduro-proven stiffness
Corner-carving agility
Enduro-proven stiffness
Corner-carving agility
Review Summary
"Reviewers consistently praise the M730 for its exceptional stiffness-to-weight, precise handling and long-term durability, calling it class-leading for aggressive trail and enduro use; the high price is the most frequent criticism."
Precision-engineered feel
Premium carbon construction tuned for a balance of stiffness, compliance and predictable handling.
Precision-engineered feel
Premium carbon construction tuned for a balance of stiffness, compliance and predictable handling.
Skill Development & Mastery
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Recreational Enjoyment
The ENVE M730 is the market-leading choice for riders seeking the highest engineered stiffness-to-weight ratio and refined carbon layups in a Boost tubeless wheelset, delivering premium ride feel and precision under heavy loads. Its advanced layup and manufacturing consistency command a premium price, but they deliver measurable advantages in tuning, responsiveness, and long-term performance that differentiate it from value-oriented or heavily overbuilt competitors like WAO and Zipp. For buyers who value top-tier materials engineering and resale/brand assurance, the M730 sits at the top technically and financially among these carbon options.
Enduro-proven stiffness
Corner-carving agility
Precision-engineered feel
Premium carbon construction tuned for a balance of stiffness, compliance and predictable handling.
Tubeless-ready rims engineered for modern trail tire profiles and reliable bead seating.
Enduro-proven stiffness
Corner-carving agility
Precision-engineered feel
Premium carbon construction tuned for a balance of stiffness, compliance and predictable handling.
Tubeless-ready rims engineered for modern trail tire profiles and reliable bead seating.
$2,200-2,900 USD
Zipp 3Zero Moto Wheelset
The Zipp 3Zero Moto brings Zipp's motorsports-inspired carbon technology into a Boost mountain wheel with a wide, impact-resistant rim designed for harsh trail and moto-style riding. It is engineered to handle heavier tyres and abusive terrain, offering a durability and stiffness balance that competes directly with Santa Cruz Reserve and outclasses many lighter race wheels for aggressive use, though it typically carries a premium reflecting Zipp's brand and advanced hub systems. Compared with the ENVE M730 and Race Face Next, the 3Zero Moto favors robustness and crash-resistance over minimal weight, making it a go-to for riders who prioritize survivability on technical descents.
Moto-strength build
Wide-tire support (huggy)
Moto-strength build
Wide-tire support (huggy)
Review Summary
"Riders appreciate the 3Zero Moto’s stout construction, wide-profile traction and reliable tubeless performance—especially for e‑MTB and enduro applications; criticisms focus on cost and a bit more weight than some rivals."
High-speed stability
Moto-inspired carbon construction focused on impact resistance and sidewall durability.
High-speed stability
Moto-inspired carbon construction focused on impact resistance and sidewall durability.
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
The Zipp 3Zero Moto brings Zipp's motorsports-inspired carbon technology into a Boost mountain wheel with a wide, impact-resistant rim designed for harsh trail and moto-style riding. It is engineered to handle heavier tyres and abusive terrain, offering a durability and stiffness balance that competes directly with Santa Cruz Reserve and outclasses many lighter race wheels for aggressive use, though it typically carries a premium reflecting Zipp's brand and advanced hub systems. Compared with the ENVE M730 and Race Face Next, the 3Zero Moto favors robustness and crash-resistance over minimal weight, making it a go-to for riders who prioritize survivability on technical descents.
Moto-strength build
Wide-tire support (huggy)
High-speed stability
Moto-inspired carbon construction focused on impact resistance and sidewall durability.
Tubeless-ready, wide-profile rims that support aggressive tires and high cornering loads.
Moto-strength build
Wide-tire support (huggy)
High-speed stability
Moto-inspired carbon construction focused on impact resistance and sidewall durability.
Tubeless-ready, wide-profile rims that support aggressive tires and high cornering loads.
$2,200-3,000 USD