20 Modern MTB Wheels Reviewed and Compared (Carbon and Aluminum) - ENVE vs Reserve vs F+B vs Others

Today we review, compare, and talk about 20 different wheelsets I have in the shop right now. Each wheel has its own attitude and behavior. I know everyone wants a "which wheel is best" answer, but like all good things in life, it really depends on your budget, your goals, and what you prioritize in a wheel. If you want to pick my brain on more wheels and get more 1:1 comparisons, become a patron today and sign up for the bike consultation tier. Patreon.com/hardtailparty. Here are some discount codes for some of these wheels: Spinergy MXX 30 - https://bit.ly/3AiL4UW (use code "HTPARTY10" for 10% off) Elite Wheels Carbon Gnar Trail 29 (use coupon code "HARDTAILPARTY" for 15% off) here: https://bit.ly/3ODlm5P Link to my inflator: https://amzn.to/38Vdqrj Presta adapter: https://amzn.to/3cMADx1 Link to my tire pressure gauge: https://amzn.to/3E0hq86 My workshop tools : SCC Tech Chain Lube and Cleaner - http://bit.ly/3mlVKPb gojohand scrubbing towels - https://amzn.to/2YseWPg goo gone - https://amzn.to/3DWGm04 tri flow drip bottle - https://bit.ly/2WZUjJu rubbing alcohol spray bottle - https://amzn.to/3DYmIAI loctite stick - https://amzn.to/3nfdSbS orange seal endurance sealant - https://bit.ly/3jSh8I5 tri flow grease - https://bit.ly/3yN7I4Y tri flow aerosol - https://bit.ly/3BQuOcV Magnetic parts tray – https://amzn.to/3hvEwtF Paint pens - https://amzn.to/2VpqHFd Safety blade – https://amzn.to/3zUUPr1 shift cables - https://bit.ly/3BQx97H magnet on a stick - https://amzn.to/3DZly83 knipex needle nose - https://amzn.to/3tmCYqp shock pump - https://bit.ly/2WZX0L6 knipex parallel pliers (med 7”) - https://amzn.to/3tAUbwB knipex nippers - https://amzn.to/3BNpWFm park tool master link tool - https://amzn.to/38Pye3a no name cable cutters - https://amzn.to/3ndciaK milwaukee side cutters - https://amzn.to/3DOZHAa abby bike tools dual Crombie - https://bit.ly/3nbKtiJ topeak d torq wrench - https://bit.ly/3he7YnD rubber mallet - https://amzn.to/3BNqzic dental picks - https://amzn.to/2WYyvyy accugague tire pressure gauge - https://amzn.to/3E0hq86 specialized EMT Pro tire levers - https://www.specialized.com/fi/en/emt... sram b-tension chain gap guide - https://amzn.to/3n9Mb4b capri vise - https://amzn.to/38PA7Ni wera hex plus stainless wrenches - https://bit.ly/3toKtgy milwaukee storage boxes - https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Product... pipe cutter - https://amzn.to/38M8fcO deburr tool - https://amzn.to/3tverPZ wheels mfg bearing press - https://amzn.to/3heaytX park tool internal guide tool - https://amzn.to/38Pnhys mitutoyo digital protractor - https://amzn.to/3jRSEPn metric tap and die set - https://amzn.to/3yS8SfD milwaukee shop vac - https://amzn.to/3zUlQuE hardtail party stickers – patreon.com/hardtailparty park tool wall mount head stand - https://bit.ly/2VmNe5l toe strap strap - https://amzn.to/3BUWPAb Hose cutter - https://amzn.to/3DWNOs4 Other gear I use and love: 30% off my favorite eyewear: Julbo. Discount applied in link: https://bit.ly/3JD6EbK 10% off all Crank Brothers gear here: https://bit.ly/3tkTKdD using code "hardtailparty10" 5% off 5DEV cranks - Use coupon code "hardtailparty" for a discount code here: https://bit.ly/3c5Ha6b Velocirax 5 bike rack: https://bit.ly/3xL3vSE 5% off roost titanium bars and stem: use code "hardtailparty22" SCC Tech Chain Lube and Cleaner - http://bit.ly/3mlVKPb Lab Austere hip pack: https://bit.ly/3p37K58 - code "Hardtail.Party" 25% off Handup Gloves: https://bit.ly/3dhUe8z - use discount code "HARDTAILPARTY" My shop tools: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hardtailparty 5% off all RSD bikes using code "party" - https://bit.ly/3dj2nZP - https://amazon.com/shop/hardtailparty Any time you shop on amazon using this link, it helps me, even if it's not bike stuff. Elite Carbon Wheels - code "HARDTAILPARTY" for 15% off. https://bit.ly/3ODlm5P Note: many of my links are affiliate links. That means I get a small commission on purchases made using these links. You don't pay anything extra, but it helps support the channel. If you've learned something from my videos, consider using the affiliate links above. As an Amazon Influencer, I earn from qualifying purchases. Chapters 0:00 - Intro 0:47 - What Makes a Wheel Feel Different From Another? 1:15 - Carbon vs Aluminum 1:58 - Wheels on a Hardtail vs Full Suspension 3:22 - Evil Loopholes 6:09 - Ibis Blackbird Send Aluminum 8:45 - Ibis S35 Carbon 10:49 - Ibis S35 w/BERD Spokes and Onyx Hub 13:47 - Astral Serpentine 16:07 - ZIPP 3ZERO Moto 20:50 - Hunt Endurowide 22:13 - Atomik Fusion FIber 24:05 - ICAN F945 27:33 - Atomik Chubby + w/BERD Spokes 29:49 - Enve M6 40i 33:09 - Knight 27.5 45i 35:35 - Crank Brothers Synthesis Alloy and Carbon 37: 03 - Gulo GME30 (Carbon Spokes) 38:43 - Nukeproof HZN V2 40:26 - Stans ARCH Mk3 42:46 - GTL Bike 40i 44:43 - Spinnergy MXX30 48:15 - Forge + Bond AM30 52:37 - Eliite Gnar Trail 30 55:06 - Reserve Wheels 57:23 - Others I Don't Have in Stock (Roval and We Are One) 58:24 - Outro