Crank Brothers

Cobalt 2 Wheelset - 26in

Spinning toughly with the technology of Crank Brothers' game-changing Cobalt Wheelsets, the Cobalt 2 rolls down the trail with precision and efficiency. While some companies—to reach an entry-level price point—cut features off like a bored teenager whittling a stick, The Laguna Beach-based Brothers keep the Cobalt 2 fully intact. The Cobalt 2 only adds 190g over the 3 and retains all the important technology that makes these wheels one of the stiffest and most durable available.

• Identical, paired spokes laced in a mirrored pattern give the wheel balanced tension and a low dish for enhanced strength and stiffness
• A vertical rib connects spokes, eliminating the need for spoke holes, and resulting in increased strength and stiffness—all while providing an airtight seal
• Long, alloy nipples and short, stainless steel spokes provide simplified truing and enhance wheel stiffness
• Six-pawl freehub body securely and quickly engages for perfect crank positioning when ratcheting technical sections
• Large, 25-millimeter rear axle provides a flex-free interface for the precision-machined sealed cartridge bearings
• Unique split QR lever offers simple, wrist-saving, two-stage opening and closing