Scott-SRAM Racing have announced that they will be switching to Syncros wheels for the 2021 season.
The racing team featuring Nino Schurter, Kate Courtney and Lars Forster are swapping from DT Swiss wheels to Syncros' intriguing one-piece carbon Silverton SL wheels. Syncros has been partnered with Scott-SRAM since 2017, supplying the team with cockpits, saddles and seatposts. For the 2021 season, they are expanding their support with their carbon wheels.
Syncros' Silverton SL wheels hit the scales at a claimed 1290 grams with options of both 26 or 30mm internal widths. The one-piece construction includes spokes running from rim to rim. Syncros claim that each carbon spoke is 35% stronger with a weight of 3.5g grams each compared to steel spokes at 5.7 grams. Each rim is a single hollow piece with only the valve hole needing to be drilling, resulting in a claimed increase in impact protection and a reduction in pinch flats.
| We're always looking to get to the next level. When competing at the highest level of racing, it's crucial to rely on the best setup available. This is why SCOTT-SRAM is working with industry partners who share the same spirit and thrive for constant innovation. With Syncros we found a partner that shares the team's DNA in an unparalleled way giving us the perfect opportunity to collaborate even closer for the future and be at the forefront of technology.— Thomas Frischknecht, Team Director |
| "The Syncros Silverton SL wheel is super light but the benefits don’t just stop here. The construction removes weight from the rim allowing for super fast acceleration. It’s also stiff allowing for great power transfer, tracking, and in particular cornering. Perfect for world cup racing.— Nino Schurter |
| These wheels never go out of true and need no maintenance when it comes to spoke nipples or rim tape. Tubeless ever-ready means it takes seconds to mount a tire, while quality bearings lead to great durability and performance. The two rim widths of 26" or 30" allow tire choice no matter the conditions. It’s a bit of a mechanics dream, to be honest.— Yanick Gyger, Scott-SRAM Head Mechanic |
You can learn more about the Syncros Silverton SL wheels
here.
Syncros is a bigger and better brand owned by an even bigger company Scott. Technology has come a long way and no Scott/Syncros are not having their biggest MTB team players ride on cheap non-tested wheels made up from marketing bullshit just so they can lose money and credibility.
These wheels are one piece including the hub. These wheels cannot go out of true unless you heat up the carbon and bend it.
CRASH REPLACEMENT SYNCROS SILVERTON SL WHEELSET
If your Syncros Silverton SL wheel becomes damaged by a crash in a non-repairable way and the wheel cannot be used anymore you will have the possibility to take advantage of a special rate on a new wheel.
This offer is eligible for the first owner of the wheel up to 3 years from the purchase date.
Depending on the age of the wheel, Syncros will offer you the following discounts:
In the first year after the date of purchase a 50% reduction is offered on the official retail price.
In the second year 30%.
In the third year a 20% discount.
Not sure this qualifies.
But this policy is for a crash. Anything can break in a crash. What's the warranty for just taking a bad line through a rock garden?
And thats a good heuristic, especially if you pay for the stuff yourself.
But think about it more positively: If you have the choice, the money, are not overweight and just want that crazy nice stuff (like Dangerholm..) then go for it, provided you trust the manufacturer to not want to just rip you off and then try to kill you. After all, Syncros is not a random seller of labeled catalogue parts.
The weight and hoses make it look like he's considering switching teams and riding for "Team Ghostbusters-Surly."
The motor is hidden in the jockey wheel of the Di2 deraileur
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I'm waiting to see pictures of a build where you take the paint off these wheels and double butt the spokes with a nail file.
The is issue is not can a spoke be repaired, because it can. It's how much will it cost to repair?
Then again what does it matter to a person who probably has a top of the line bike with a $3500 wheel set?
topolinotech.com/index.php/technology
Willing to bet these are stiff AF. No flex points anywhere. If they go, though, they'll detonate.