Each wheel has a different job to do and experiences different forces. OQUO wheels use front and rear specific designs, that means considering rim profiles, spokes and build specifications carefully to maximise performance. It is more work but the benifits are clear.
Front and rear specific
RIGIDITY
Front wheels need to track the ground efficiently to find the most grip possible. A lower rim profile with a narrower bead adds a touch of compliance, maximizing grip and control. The rear wheel uses a higher rim profile with wider beads, increasing rigidity, improving performance in the roughest, fastest sections, and adding strength for the biggest impacts.
TYRE PROFILE
Typically in gravity riding, front tires are wider and run at lower pressures, increasing traction for the corners. Rear tires are run at higher pressures and are narrower to decrease rolling resistance. Our Mountain Control wheels offer front and rear-specific widths to optimize the profiles for the different tire widths and pressures. The wider rim on the front gives a more stable tire profile, increasing predictability at the limits of grip, especially with lower tire pressures. The narrower rear rim suits a slightly narrower tire.
PINCH PROTECTION
Our wide bead technology helps minimize the pinch-puncture, which occurs when the tire is trapped between a rock and the rim. Our rear wheels use wider beads to offer the ultimate protection from punctures which are more common on the rear wheel.
FEWER SPOKES. ENHANCED GRIP
More spokes give a stronger, stiffer wheel, but at the cost of weight, comfort and compliance. Many of our front wheels use fewer spokes to reduce weight, help with compliance, and optimize grip.
