DT Swiss M1900 Spline
The DT Swiss M1900 Spline is a no-nonsense, tubeless-ready alloy trail wheelset that leverages DT Swiss' proven spline hub platform for long-term reliability and easy serviceability. It earns its place as a best-in-class value option by trading a bit of weight and the latest rim refinements for robust construction and lower ownership costs compared with premium offerings like Stan's Flow MK4 or Spank Vibrocore. For riders seeking Swiss-engineered durability and dependable hub internals without paying for top-tier rim tech, the M1900 balances price and performance exceptionally well.
Bombproof alloy
Reliable spline
Bombproof alloy
Reliable spline
Review Summary
"Users praise the M1900 for exceptional durability and reliable DT Swiss hub performance at a budget-friendly price, though many note it is noticeably heavy compared to modern trail wheels."
Swiss smugness
Tubeless-ready double-wall alloy rims built for trail durability and impact resistance.
Swiss smugness
Tubeless-ready double-wall alloy rims built for trail durability and impact resistance.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
The DT Swiss M1900 Spline is a no-nonsense, tubeless-ready alloy trail wheelset that leverages DT Swiss' proven spline hub platform for long-term reliability and easy serviceability. It earns its place as a best-in-class value option by trading a bit of weight and the latest rim refinements for robust construction and lower ownership costs compared with premium offerings like Stan's Flow MK4 or Spank Vibrocore. For riders seeking Swiss-engineered durability and dependable hub internals without paying for top-tier rim tech, the M1900 balances price and performance exceptionally well.
Bombproof alloy
Reliable spline
Swiss smugness
Tubeless-ready double-wall alloy rims built for trail durability and impact resistance.
Generous internal width (~30mm) that supports modern 2.3–2.6" trail tires (29"/27.5" compatible).
Bombproof alloy
Reliable spline
Swiss smugness
Tubeless-ready double-wall alloy rims built for trail durability and impact resistance.
Generous internal width (~30mm) that supports modern 2.3–2.6" trail tires (29"/27.5" compatible).
$450-600 USD
Race Face AR30
The Race Face AR30 is a tubeless-ready alloy trail wheelset aimed at riders who want a wide, stiff rim platform for modern tires at a reasonable price point. It sits between budget-focused options like the DT Swiss M1900 and the higher-spec Stan's Flow MK4, offering a competitive street price while delivering strong lateral stiffness and a wide internal width for traction-focused setups. Financially it appeals to riders who want modern geometry and durability without the premium cost of top-tier alloy or carbon systems.
Stiff yet lively
Tubeless ready
Stiff yet lively
Tubeless ready
Review Summary
"Riders like the AR30 for its stiff, well-built rims and tubeless reliability that deliver confidence on trails, while some mention it's heavier than comparable options and paint/chipping can be an issue."
Rowdy grin
30mm internal-width tubeless-ready alloy rims tuned for responsive trail handling.
Rowdy grin
30mm internal-width tubeless-ready alloy rims tuned for responsive trail handling.
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
The Race Face AR30 is a tubeless-ready alloy trail wheelset aimed at riders who want a wide, stiff rim platform for modern tires at a reasonable price point. It sits between budget-focused options like the DT Swiss M1900 and the higher-spec Stan's Flow MK4, offering a competitive street price while delivering strong lateral stiffness and a wide internal width for traction-focused setups. Financially it appeals to riders who want modern geometry and durability without the premium cost of top-tier alloy or carbon systems.
Stiff yet lively
Tubeless ready
Rowdy grin
30mm internal-width tubeless-ready alloy rims tuned for responsive trail handling.
Reinforced bead and sidewall construction for improved dent and impact protection.
Stiff yet lively
Tubeless ready
Rowdy grin
30mm internal-width tubeless-ready alloy rims tuned for responsive trail handling.
Reinforced bead and sidewall construction for improved dent and impact protection.
$500-700 USD
Stan's NoTubes Flow MK4
The Stan's NoTubes Flow MK4 is the performance leader among tubeless-ready alloy trail wheelsets, featuring a wide internal profile, refined bead design, and tuned ride characteristics that favor traction and lower rotating weight. It commands a premium over budget alloy wheels but returns that cost in superior tubeless sealing, lighter rims, and a more compliant ride compared with heavier, value-oriented sets like the M1900 or AR30. For riders prioritizing speed, grip, and the best rim-to-tire interface in an alloy package, the Flow MK4 is the market-leading technical choice.
Wide-volume joy
Sealant friendly
Wide-volume joy
Sealant friendly
Review Summary
"The Flow MK4 is widely lauded for its wide, durable rim profile that boosts tire performance and tubeless sealing, offering a great balance of strength and ride quality; a minority report dents after hard impacts."
Air-soup comfort
Extra-wide Flow MK4 tubeless-specific rims that enhance tire profile and traction on trails.
Air-soup comfort
Extra-wide Flow MK4 tubeless-specific rims that enhance tire profile and traction on trails.
Recreational Enjoyment
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Time-Saving Convenience
The Stan's NoTubes Flow MK4 is the performance leader among tubeless-ready alloy trail wheelsets, featuring a wide internal profile, refined bead design, and tuned ride characteristics that favor traction and lower rotating weight. It commands a premium over budget alloy wheels but returns that cost in superior tubeless sealing, lighter rims, and a more compliant ride compared with heavier, value-oriented sets like the M1900 or AR30. For riders prioritizing speed, grip, and the best rim-to-tire interface in an alloy package, the Flow MK4 is the market-leading technical choice.
Wide-volume joy
Sealant friendly
Air-soup comfort
Extra-wide Flow MK4 tubeless-specific rims that enhance tire profile and traction on trails.
Aggressive bead and rim geometry for secure airtight tubeless seating and easy setup.
Wide-volume joy
Sealant friendly
Air-soup comfort
Extra-wide Flow MK4 tubeless-specific rims that enhance tire profile and traction on trails.
Aggressive bead and rim geometry for secure airtight tubeless seating and easy setup.
$650-900 USD
Spank 350 Vibrocore
The Spank 350 Vibrocore is a tubeless-ready alloy trail wheelset that differentiates itself with Vibrocore insert technology to damp vibration and increase impact resistance, giving a tangible comfort and damage-tolerance advantage over bare-alloy rivals. While typically positioned at a higher price than basic alloy wheelsets, its technical blend of compliance and toughness narrows the gap toward more expensive carbon solutions and makes it attractive for aggressive trail riders who value durability and comfort. Compared with Stan's Flow MK4 it trades some lightness for added protection and a more forgiving ride.
Vibrocore damping
Light thumpy feel
Vibrocore damping
Light thumpy feel
Review Summary
"The Spank 350 Vibrocore earns praise for a lively, damped ride and solid trail stiffness thanks to Vibrocore technology, though a few users report it isn't the lightest and have questioned long-term spoke/tolerance durability."
Trail-smoothing wink
Vibrocore foam-reinforced rims reduce trail vibration and improve small-bump compliance.
Trail-smoothing wink
Vibrocore foam-reinforced rims reduce trail vibration and improve small-bump compliance.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
The Spank 350 Vibrocore is a tubeless-ready alloy trail wheelset that differentiates itself with Vibrocore insert technology to damp vibration and increase impact resistance, giving a tangible comfort and damage-tolerance advantage over bare-alloy rivals. While typically positioned at a higher price than basic alloy wheelsets, its technical blend of compliance and toughness narrows the gap toward more expensive carbon solutions and makes it attractive for aggressive trail riders who value durability and comfort. Compared with Stan's Flow MK4 it trades some lightness for added protection and a more forgiving ride.
Vibrocore damping
Light thumpy feel
Trail-smoothing wink
Vibrocore foam-reinforced rims reduce trail vibration and improve small-bump compliance.
Tubeless-ready 350-series rims with wide internal width for modern trail tires.
Vibrocore damping
Light thumpy feel
Trail-smoothing wink
Vibrocore foam-reinforced rims reduce trail vibration and improve small-bump compliance.
Tubeless-ready 350-series rims with wide internal width for modern trail tires.
$500-700 USD
Easton EA70 AX
The Easton EA70 AX is a tubeless-ready alloy trail wheelset designed with a race-oriented rim profile and dependable hub platform, offering a crisp, responsive feel without a premium price tag. It is competitively priced against other mid-range alloy options like Race Face AR30 and DT Swiss M1900, but leans more toward race stiffness and aerodynamic shaping, making it a smart choice for riders who want a more performance-focused alloy wheelset for faster trail and cross-country applications. Its financial advantage is a strong spec-to-cost ratio for riders wanting race-capable alloy wheels without stepping up to carbon.
Gravel-ready rim
Reliable value
Gravel-ready rim
Reliable value
Review Summary
"Reviewers appreciate the EA70 AX as a robust, budget-conscious tubeless-ready wheelset well-suited to gravel and mixed-surface rides, with reliable sealing and fitment but not notably heavy compared with high-end alternatives."
All-day grin
Tubeless-ready alloy rims designed to handle mixed-terrain and wider gravel/trail tires.
All-day grin
Tubeless-ready alloy rims designed to handle mixed-terrain and wider gravel/trail tires.
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
The Easton EA70 AX is a tubeless-ready alloy trail wheelset designed with a race-oriented rim profile and dependable hub platform, offering a crisp, responsive feel without a premium price tag. It is competitively priced against other mid-range alloy options like Race Face AR30 and DT Swiss M1900, but leans more toward race stiffness and aerodynamic shaping, making it a smart choice for riders who want a more performance-focused alloy wheelset for faster trail and cross-country applications. Its financial advantage is a strong spec-to-cost ratio for riders wanting race-capable alloy wheels without stepping up to carbon.
Gravel-ready rim
Reliable value
All-day grin
Tubeless-ready alloy rims designed to handle mixed-terrain and wider gravel/trail tires.
Balanced stiffness-to-weight ratio for responsive handling without excess mass.
Gravel-ready rim
Reliable value
All-day grin
Tubeless-ready alloy rims designed to handle mixed-terrain and wider gravel/trail tires.
Balanced stiffness-to-weight ratio for responsive handling without excess mass.
$400-600 USD