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While the recently revamped ENVE M-Series wheels continue to push the category forward at the high end, many riders are looking for a more affordable option that doesn’t skimp on quality. And that’s where ENVE’s Foundation Series wheels come in, so I tested the AM30 mountain bike wheels to see how they compare.
I’ve been riding the original M5 since they launched and they’ve held up impeccably. The AM30 is a decidedly more trail-to-all-mountain wheel than the XC-oriented M5, but it shares some of the key features and, for now*, come with Industry Nine hubs. (*Their Foundation Road/Gravel wheels now come with ENVE’s InnerDrive hubs, but the AM30 hasn’t made that switch…no word on whether they will)
For comparison, the AM30 wheelset is $1400, while the M6 “trail” wheelset is $2300. So, here’s what happens when you spend $900 less… Actual weights & widths
actual weights of ENVE AM30 mountain bike wheels. The wheels ship bare and weigh in at 858g (front) and 1011g (rear) without rim tape or valve stems. Total is 1869g actual (claimed weight is 1852g). actual weights of ENVE AM30 mountain bike wheels. Add the rim tape and valve stems and they weigh 877g (+19g, front) and 1029g (+18g). That’s 1906g total ready to ride.
Tape and valve stems are included with the wheels, and these are equipped with a Micro Spline freehub body so I […]
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