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e*thirteen

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HOMEPAGE e*thirteen Mountain Bike Components: Engineered for Performance (https://ethirteen.com)
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e*thirteen Mountain Bike Components: Engineered for Performance

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Premium mountain bike parts & components engineered for performance. Shop e*thirteen's innovative Sidekick hubs and MTB and eMTB parts trusted by riders & racers worldwide.

H1 e*thirteen MTB Components
H2 NEW SIDEKICK FLUX WHEELS
H2 Memorial Day Sale
H2 Grappler Tires
H2 Sidekick
H2 Wheel Goods
H2 Drivetrain
H2 Rider Contact
H2 express yourself. in color.
H3 Memorial Day Sale
H3 Grappler Gen3 + Radial Tires
H3 Sidekick 2.0
H3 Free Shipping Details
H3 Carbon Rim Warranty
H3 Helix Race 3-Bolt Direct Mount Chainring (SRAM® crank compatible)
H3 Helix Race 12-Speed 9-50T Cassette
H3 Composite Base Pedal
H3 Quick Fill Presta Tubeless Valves
H3 Helix Race Direct Mount Chainring
H3 Plus 35 Stem
H3 Race Carbon Handlebar
H3 Helix Race e*spec Alloy Cranks
H3 Helix Race 12-Speed 9-45T Cassette
H3 Aluminum Plus Pedal
H3 Quick Fill Schrader Tubeless Valves
H3 Helix Race Alloy Cranks
NAV_HEADER_HEADING_REPEATED Award-Winning Wheels for MTB, E-MTB, and Gravel Adventures (https://ethirteen.com/collections/wheels/)
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Award-Winning Wheels for MTB, E-MTB, and Gravel Adventures

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Sidekick hubs eliminate pedal kickback. Flux rims absorb impacts. Wheels for MTB, E-MTB, and gravel in carbon and alloy. Tool-free service. Lifetime carbon warranty.

H1 Wheels
H2 More about e*thirteen Wheels
H3 Memorial Day Sale
H3 Grappler Gen3 + Radial Tires
H3 Sidekick 2.0
H3 Free Shipping Details
H3 Carbon Rim Warranty
H3 Grappler Sidekick Flux Carbon Enduro Wheels (2025)
H3 Grappler Sidekick Flux Carbon Enduro Wheels – Front (2025)
H3 Grappler Sidekick Flux Aluminum Enduro Wheels (2025)
H3 Grappler Sidekick Flux Aluminum Enduro Wheels – Front (2025)
H3 Grappler Sidekick Flux Carbon Downhill Wheels (2025)
H3 Grappler Sidekick Flux Carbon Downhill Wheels – Front (2025)
H3 Grappler Sidekick Flux Aluminum Downhill Wheels (2025)
H3 Grappler Sidekick Flux Aluminum Downhill Wheels – Front (2025)
H3 Sylvan Sidekick Race Carbon All Mountain Wheels (2025)
H3 Sylvan Sidekick Race Carbon All Mountain Wheels – Front (2025)
H3 Sylvan Sidekick Race Aluminum All Mountain Wheels (2025)
H3 Sylvan Sidekick Race Aluminum All Mountain Wheels – Front (2025)
H3 Sylvan Race Alloy e*spec All Mountain Wheels
H3 Piedmont Race Carbon Gravel Wheels
H3 Piedmont Race Alloy Gravel Wheels
H3 Grappler Sidekick Flux Aluminum GR Front MTB Wheel
H3 Grappler Sidekick Flux Aluminum GR Rear MTB Wheel
H3 Grappler Sidekick Pro Flux Aluminum GR DH Front MTB Wheel
H3 Grappler Sidekick Pro Flux Aluminum GR DH Rear MTB Wheel
H3 Grappler Sidekick Pro Flux Aluminum GR Enduro Front MTB Wheel
H3 Grappler Sidekick Pro Flux Aluminum GR Enduro Rear MTB Wheel
H3 Grappler Sidekick Pro Flux Carbon GR DH Front MTB Wheel
H3 Grappler Sidekick Pro Flux Carbon GR DH Rear MTB Wheel
H3 Grappler Sidekick Pro Flux Carbon GR Enduro Front MTB Wheel
NAV_HEADER_REPEATED_FOOTER Award-Winning MTB Wheels Engineered from Hub to Rim (https://ethirteen.com/collections/mountain-bike-wheels/)
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Award-Winning MTB Wheels Engineered from Hub to Rim

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MTB wheels with Sidekick anti-kickback hubs and compliant Flux rims. Mountain bike wheels for Downhill, Enduro, All Mountain, and Trail. Carbon or aluminum.

H1 MTB Wheels
H2 More about e*thirteen MTB Wheels
H3 Memorial Day Sale
H3 Grappler Gen3 + Radial Tires
H3 Sidekick 2.0
H3 Free Shipping Details
H3 Carbon Rim Warranty
H3 Grappler Sidekick Flux Carbon Enduro Wheels (2025)
H3 Grappler Sidekick Flux Carbon Enduro Wheels – Front (2025)
H3 Grappler Sidekick Flux Carbon Downhill Wheels (2025)
H3 Grappler Sidekick Flux Carbon Downhill Wheels – Front (2025)
H3 Sylvan Sidekick Race Carbon All Mountain Wheels (2025)
H3 Sylvan Sidekick Race Carbon All Mountain Wheels – Front (2025)
H3 Grappler Sidekick Flux Aluminum Enduro Wheels (2025)
H3 Grappler Sidekick Flux Aluminum Enduro Wheels – Front (2025)
H3 Grappler Sidekick Flux Aluminum Downhill Wheels (2025)
H3 Grappler Sidekick Flux Aluminum Downhill Wheels – Front (2025)
H3 Sylvan Sidekick Race Aluminum All Mountain Wheels (2025)
H3 Sylvan Sidekick Race Aluminum All Mountain Wheels – Front (2025)
H3 Grappler Sidekick Flux Aluminum GR Front MTB Wheel
H3 Grappler Sidekick Flux Aluminum GR Rear MTB Wheel
H3 Grappler Sidekick Pro Flux Aluminum GR DH Front MTB Wheel
H3 Grappler Sidekick Pro Flux Aluminum GR DH Rear MTB Wheel
H3 Grappler Sidekick Pro Flux Aluminum GR Enduro Front MTB Wheel
H3 Grappler Sidekick Pro Flux Aluminum GR Enduro Rear MTB Wheel
H3 Grappler Sidekick Pro Flux Carbon GR DH Front MTB Wheel
H3 Grappler Sidekick Pro Flux Carbon GR DH Rear MTB Wheel
H3 Grappler Sidekick Pro Flux Carbon GR Enduro Front MTB Wheel
H3 Grappler Sidekick Pro Flux Carbon GR Enduro Rear MTB Wheel
H3 Optimus Sidekick Pro Flux Carbon Trail Front MTB Wheel
H3 Optimus Sidekick Pro Flux Carbon Trail Rear MTB Wheel
NAV_HEADER_REPEATED_FOOTER Discount Deals on MTB, E-MTB, and Gravel Components (https://ethirteen.com/collections/discount-bike-parts/)
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Discount Deals on MTB, E-MTB, and Gravel Components

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e*thirteen MTB parts sale on wheels, cassettes, cranks, and more. No e*thirteen discount code required; these prices are already as low as they go. Shop now.

H1 Discount Bike Parts
H2 More about e*thirteen Discount Bike Parts
H3 Memorial Day Sale
H3 Grappler Gen3 + Radial Tires
H3 Sidekick 2.0
H3 Free Shipping Details
H3 Carbon Rim Warranty
H3 Helix Plus 12-Speed 9-50T Cassette
H3 Composite Base Pedal
H3 Aluminum Plus Pedal
H3 XCX Race Mountain Carbon Cranks
H3 LG1 Race Carbon Cranks – Gen4
H3 e*spec Race Carbon Cranks – Gen4
H3 e*spec Plus Cranks
H3 Helix Race 3-Bolt Direct Mount Chainring (SRAM® crank compatible)
H3 Helix Race 107 BCD Chainring
H3 Helix Race Direct Mount Chainring
H3 SL Guidering
H3 UL Chainring
H3 Helix Race e*spec Chainring
H3 e*spec Direct Mount Chainring
H3 Helix Race 12-Speed 13-52T Cassette
H3 Helix Race 12-Speed 9-52T Cassette
H3 Helix Race 12-Speed 9-50T Cassette
H3 TRS Plus 12 Speed 9-46T Cassette
H3 Helix Race 11-Speed 9-46T Cassette
H3 Race Carbon Handlebar
H3 Base Mountain Bike Handlebar
H3 Plus 35 Stem
H3 Covert I.C.R. Core Stem
H3 LG1 Plus Enduro Wheels
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HOMEPAGE (https://ethirteen.com) e*thirteen Mountain Bike Components: Engineered for Performance
RIDE SMOOTH, RIDE FAST
[H2]
NEW SIDEKICK FLUX WHEELS
Two systems, engineered as one. Flux rims absorb the trail and hold your line. Sidekick hubs free your suspension and kill drag.

Learn more

[H2]
Memorial Day Sale
Shred into summer and save up to 70% off from May 22-31!

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Grappler Tires
Tire lineups got complicated. We designed Grappler to solve that.

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e*thirteen MTB Components
It's all about the ride.

Whether you're hitting your first trail ride, racing local enduros, or chasing World Cup podiums, our passion is making your ride better. We engineer mountain bike parts & components that work when you need them, perform when you push them, and last beyond what you expect. Backed by comprehensive warranty and support to keep you riding, because it's all about the ride.

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Sidekick
The Sidekick Hub is a revolutionary rear mountain bike hub designed to enhance suspension performance by eliminating pedal kickback and filtering chain vibration.
Explore Sidekick

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Wheel Goods
Upgrading your wheels and tires or converting to tubeless with our quick fill valves will dramatically improve the performance and dependability of your bike.
Explore Wheels Goods

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Drivetrain
Our Drivetrain solutions are engineered to meet the demands of even the toughest conditions. The chainguides, cranks, chainrings, and cassettes are available for all riding styles: eMTB, MTB and Gravel.
Explore Drivetrain

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Rider Contact
e*thirteen’s goal in developing Rider Contacts, whether it's our Handlebar, Stem, Seatpost or Pedals, is to engineer a seamless link between you and your bike. The better the connection, the better the ride.
Explore Rider Contact

[H2]
express yourself. in color.
Introducing the vibrant and captivating e*thirteen Color Line! Discover our distinctive color options, including Bronze, Eggplant, Naranja, Grey, Black, and Intergalactic, and give your bike a striking visual upgrade.`

[IMG: Helix Race 3-Bolt Direct Mount Chainring (SRAM® crank compatible) e*thirteen]

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Helix Race 3-Bolt Direct Mount Chainring (SRAM® crank compatible)

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[IMG: Helix Race 12-Speed 9-50T Cassette e*thirteen]

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Helix Race 12-Speed 9-50T Cassette

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[IMG: Composite Base Pedal e*thirteen]

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Composite Base Pedal

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[IMG: Quick Fill Presta Tubeless Valves e*thirteen]

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Quick Fill Presta Tubeless Valves

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[IMG: Helix Race Direct Mount Chainring e*thirteen]

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Helix Race Direct Mount Chainring

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[IMG: Plus 35 Stem e*thirteen]

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Plus 35 Stem

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[IMG: Race Carbon Handlebar e*thirteen]

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Race Carbon Handlebar

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[IMG: Helix Race e*spec Alloy Cranks e*thirteen]

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Helix Race e*spec Alloy Cranks

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[IMG: Helix Race 12-Speed 9-45T Cassette e*thirteen]

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Helix Race 12-Speed 9-45T Cassette

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[IMG: Aluminum Plus Pedal e*thirteen]

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Aluminum Plus Pedal

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[IMG: Quick Fill Schrader Tubeless Valves e*thirteen]

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Quick Fill Schrader Tubeless Valves

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[IMG: Helix Race Alloy Cranks e*thirteen]

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Helix Race Alloy Cranks

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"e*thirteen has been a big part of my success since the beginning of my career. They’ve always provided me with top notch products that are performance focused and reliable."
Aaron Gwin, Five-Time DH World Cup Overall Champion

[IMG: E*Thirteen]

"Regarding the Helix R Cassette. I have to say you hit it out of the park!! This cassette install was simple and only required one turn on the adjuster cable to dial in. It's as smooth as my Sram X01 12 Speed. Which is saying a lot!"
Brian N.

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"Wanted to let you know how super happy we are with the LG1 Race Carbon Rims! We're here in Snowshoe and can't tell you how many brands broke today."
Commencal 100%, World Cup Pro DH Racing Team
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SUB-PAGE (https://ethirteen.com/collections/wheels/) Award-Winning Wheels for MTB, E-MTB, and Gravel Adventures
[H1] Wheels

Wheels for MTB, E-MTB, and gravel. Sidekick hubs eliminate pedal kickback for improved suspension feel. Grappler Flux rims absorb impacts with engineered compliance. Grappler Sidekick Flux for Enduro and DH. Sylvan Sidekick for trail and all-mountain. Grappler Race e*spec for full-power E-MTB. Piedmont and XCX for gravel. Carbon and alloy options with a lifetime warranty on carbon wheels. Learn more

[IMG: Grappler Sidekick Flux Carbon Enduro Wheels (2025) e*thirteen]

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Grappler Sidekick Flux Carbon Enduro Wheels (2025)

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[IMG: Grappler Sidekick Flux Carbon Enduro Wheels - Front (2025) e*thirteen]

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Grappler Sidekick Flux Carbon Enduro Wheels - Front (2025)

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[IMG: Grappler Sidekick Flux Aluminum Enduro Wheels (2025) e*thirteen]

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Grappler Sidekick Flux Aluminum Enduro Wheels (2025)

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[IMG: Grappler Sidekick Flux Aluminum Enduro Wheels - Front (2025) e*thirteen]

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Grappler Sidekick Flux Aluminum Enduro Wheels - Front (2025)

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[IMG: Grappler Sidekick Flux Carbon Downhill Wheels (2025) e*thirteen]

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Grappler Sidekick Flux Carbon Downhill Wheels (2025)

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Grappler Sidekick Flux Carbon Downhill Wheels - Front (2025)

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$594.97

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Grappler Sidekick Flux Aluminum Downhill Wheels (2025)

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$329.00

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Grappler Sidekick Flux Aluminum Downhill Wheels - Front (2025)

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[IMG: Sylvan Sidekick Race Carbon All Mountain Wheels (2025) e*thirteen]

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Sylvan Sidekick Race Carbon All Mountain Wheels (2025)

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$658.00

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[IMG: Sylvan Sidekick Race Carbon All Mountain Wheels - Front (2025) e*thirteen]

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Sylvan Sidekick Race Carbon All Mountain Wheels - Front (2025)

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[IMG: Sylvan Sidekick Race Aluminum All Mountain Wheels (2025) e*thirteen]

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Sylvan Sidekick Race Aluminum All Mountain Wheels (2025)

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[IMG: Sylvan Sidekick Race Aluminum All Mountain Wheels - Front (2025) e*thirteen]

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Sylvan Sidekick Race Aluminum All Mountain Wheels - Front (2025)

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Sylvan Race Alloy e*spec All Mountain Wheels

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[IMG: Piedmont Race Carbon Gravel Wheels e*thirteen]

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Piedmont Race Carbon Gravel Wheels

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Piedmont Race Alloy Gravel Wheels

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[IMG: Grappler Sidekick Flux Aluminum GR Front MTB Wheel e*thirteen]

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Grappler Sidekick Flux Aluminum GR Front MTB Wheel

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Grappler Sidekick Flux Aluminum GR Rear MTB Wheel

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Grappler Sidekick Pro Flux Aluminum GR DH Front MTB Wheel

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Grappler Sidekick Pro Flux Aluminum GR DH Rear MTB Wheel

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Grappler Sidekick Pro Flux Aluminum GR Enduro Front MTB Wheel

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Grappler Sidekick Pro Flux Aluminum GR Enduro Rear MTB Wheel

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[IMG: Grappler Sidekick Pro Flux Carbon GR DH Front MTB Wheel e*thirteen]

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Grappler Sidekick Pro Flux Carbon GR DH Front MTB Wheel

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Grappler Sidekick Pro Flux Carbon GR DH Rear MTB Wheel

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[IMG: Grappler Sidekick Pro Flux Carbon GR Enduro Front MTB Wheel e*thirteen]

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Grappler Sidekick Pro Flux Carbon GR Enduro Front MTB Wheel

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[H2] More about e*thirteen Wheels

Your suspension can only do so much. Sidekick hubs pick up where it leaves off.
BikeRadar found that "with the Sidekick hub in place, the back end of the bike feels suppler, as if you've switched to a higher-volume shock and increased the amount of travel on tap." Testpilot concluded: "You will use a wheel set which will make you safer, faster and more relaxed on the bike."
Sidekick's proprietary freehub mechanism decouples the drivetrain from the rear wheel when coasting. An adjustable deadband (12°/15°/18°) filters kickback and chain vibration before it reaches the pedals. The result: improved suspension performance, reduced fatigue, better traction. Near-silent operation. Exceptionally low drag.
MTB Wheels
Grappler Sidekick Flux for Enduro and Downhill. Low-profile carbon or alloy rims engineered for vertical compliance without sacrificing lateral stiffness. BikeRadar called them "as forgiving as a good set of alloy hoops, but with a little more zip."
Sylvan Sidekick for trail and all-mountain. Asymmetric rim design equalizes spoke tension between drive and non-drive sides. Lightweight 28-spoke builds for a lively, dynamic feel.
E-MTB Wheels
Grappler Sidekick Flux Enduro are E-MTB compatible and our recommendation for most E-MTB riding. Sylvan Sidekick Race wheels are a great option for lightweight E-MTBs used for lighter trail riding.
Grappler Race e*spec wheels are purpose-built for full-power E-MTB. Oversized hub shell, large 6808 bearings, steel axle, and 32-spoke builds handle higher torque and heavier bike weight. Up to 228% stronger than earlier e*spec Plus models. 6° engagement balances quick response with pedal kickback reduction.
Gravel Wheels
Piedmont Race brings MTB durability to drop-bar adventures. 26mm inner width (carbon) or 24mm (alloy) for wider tire compatibility. Race Straightpull hubs with 4-pawl, 3° engagement for efficiency. Tool-free hub service when you're miles from anywhere.
XCX Race for lightweight gravel performance. 24mm inner width. Carbon rims engineered to maintain a tubeless seal even if cracked.
Lifetime free replacement warranty on all carbon rims. 5-year warranty on alloy.
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SUB-PAGE (https://ethirteen.com/collections/mountain-bike-wheels/) Award-Winning MTB Wheels Engineered from Hub to Rim
[H1] MTB Wheels

Mountain bike wheels engineered from hub to rim. Sidekick wheels eliminate pedal kickback, drag, and noise for smoother suspension and free speed. Flux rims deliver World Cup-proven strength with compliant ride feel. Sylvan rims bring asymmetric design for a light, dynamic ride. MTB wheels for Downhill, Enduro, All Mountain, and Trail. Carbon or aluminum. E-MTB options available. Learn more

[IMG: Grappler Sidekick Flux Carbon Enduro Wheels (2025) e*thirteen]

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Grappler Sidekick Flux Carbon Enduro Wheels (2025)

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$714.00

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Grappler Sidekick Flux Carbon Enduro Wheels - Front (2025)

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$559.97

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$559.97

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$799.95

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[IMG: Grappler Sidekick Flux Carbon Downhill Wheels (2025) e*thirteen]

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Grappler Sidekick Flux Carbon Downhill Wheels (2025)

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$819.00

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$819.00

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$1,170.00

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[IMG: Grappler Sidekick Flux Carbon Downhill Wheels - Front (2025) e*thirteen]

[IMG: e*thirteen]

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[H3]
Grappler Sidekick Flux Carbon Downhill Wheels - Front (2025)

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$594.97

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$594.97

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$849.95

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[IMG: Sylvan Sidekick Race Carbon All Mountain Wheels (2025) e*thirteen]

[IMG: e*thirteen]

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Sylvan Sidekick Race Carbon All Mountain Wheels (2025)

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$658.00

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$658.00

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$940.00

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[IMG: Sylvan Sidekick Race Carbon All Mountain Wheels - Front (2025) e*thirteen]

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Sylvan Sidekick Race Carbon All Mountain Wheels - Front (2025)

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$545.97

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$545.97

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$779.95

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[IMG: Grappler Sidekick Flux Aluminum Enduro Wheels (2025) e*thirteen]

[IMG: e*thirteen]

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[H3]
Grappler Sidekick Flux Aluminum Enduro Wheels (2025)

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From $329.00

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From $329.00

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$470.00

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[IMG: Grappler Sidekick Flux Aluminum Enduro Wheels - Front (2025) e*thirteen]

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[H3]
Grappler Sidekick Flux Aluminum Enduro Wheels - Front (2025)

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$265.97

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$265.97

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$379.95

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[IMG: Grappler Sidekick Flux Aluminum Downhill Wheels (2025) e*thirteen]

[IMG: e*thirteen]

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[H3]
Grappler Sidekick Flux Aluminum Downhill Wheels (2025)

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$329.00

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$329.00

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$470.00

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[IMG: Grappler Sidekick Flux Aluminum Downhill Wheels - Front (2025) e*thirteen]

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Grappler Sidekick Flux Aluminum Downhill Wheels - Front (2025)

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$265.97

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$265.97

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$379.95

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[IMG: Sylvan Sidekick Race Aluminum All Mountain Wheels (2025) e*thirteen]

[IMG: e*thirteen]

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[H3]
Sylvan Sidekick Race Aluminum All Mountain Wheels (2025)

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From $315.00

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From $315.00

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$450.00

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[IMG: Sylvan Sidekick Race Aluminum All Mountain Wheels - Front (2025) e*thirteen]

[IMG: e*thirteen]

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[H3]
Sylvan Sidekick Race Aluminum All Mountain Wheels - Front (2025)

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$265.97

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$265.97

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$379.95

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[IMG: Grappler Sidekick Flux Aluminum GR Front MTB Wheel e*thirteen]

[IMG: e*thirteen]

[H3]
Grappler Sidekick Flux Aluminum GR Front MTB Wheel

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$239.95

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$239.95

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[IMG: Grappler Sidekick Flux Aluminum GR Rear MTB Wheel e*thirteen]

[IMG: e*thirteen]

[H3]
Grappler Sidekick Flux Aluminum GR Rear MTB Wheel

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$359.95

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$359.95

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[IMG: Grappler Sidekick Pro Flux Aluminum GR DH Front MTB Wheel e*thirteen]

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[H3]
Grappler Sidekick Pro Flux Aluminum GR DH Front MTB Wheel

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$339.95

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$339.95

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[IMG: Grappler Sidekick Pro Flux Aluminum GR DH Rear MTB Wheel e*thirteen]

[IMG: e*thirteen]

[H3]
Grappler Sidekick Pro Flux Aluminum GR DH Rear MTB Wheel

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From $449.95

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From $449.95

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[IMG: Grappler Sidekick Pro Flux Aluminum GR Enduro Front MTB Wheel e*thirteen]

[IMG: e*thirteen]

[H3]
Grappler Sidekick Pro Flux Aluminum GR Enduro Front MTB Wheel

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$329.95

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$329.95

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[IMG: Grappler Sidekick Pro Flux Aluminum GR Enduro Rear MTB Wheel e*thirteen]

[IMG: e*thirteen]

[H3]
Grappler Sidekick Pro Flux Aluminum GR Enduro Rear MTB Wheel

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$469.95

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$469.95

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[IMG: Grappler Sidekick Pro Flux Carbon GR DH Front MTB Wheel e*thirteen]

[IMG: e*thirteen]

[H3]
Grappler Sidekick Pro Flux Carbon GR DH Front MTB Wheel

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$829.95

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$829.95

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[IMG: Grappler Sidekick Pro Flux Carbon GR DH Rear MTB Wheel e*thirteen]

[IMG: e*thirteen]

[H3]
Grappler Sidekick Pro Flux Carbon GR DH Rear MTB Wheel

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From $1,169.95

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From $1,169.95

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[IMG: Grappler Sidekick Pro Flux Carbon GR Enduro Front MTB Wheel e*thirteen]

[IMG: e*thirteen]

[H3]
Grappler Sidekick Pro Flux Carbon GR Enduro Front MTB Wheel

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$749.95

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$749.95

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[IMG: Grappler Sidekick Pro Flux Carbon GR Enduro Rear MTB Wheel e*thirteen]

[IMG: e*thirteen]

[H3]
Grappler Sidekick Pro Flux Carbon GR Enduro Rear MTB Wheel

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$1,049.95

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$1,049.95

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[IMG: Optimus Sidekick Pro Flux Carbon Trail Front MTB Wheel e*thirteen]

[IMG: e*thirteen]

[H3]
Optimus Sidekick Pro Flux Carbon Trail Front MTB Wheel

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$749.95

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$749.95

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[IMG: Optimus Sidekick Pro Flux Carbon Trail Rear MTB Wheel e*thirteen]

[IMG: e*thirteen]

[H3]
Optimus Sidekick Pro Flux Carbon Trail Rear MTB Wheel

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$899.95

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$899.95

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[H2] More about e*thirteen MTB Wheels

Finding the right MTB wheels means matching your hubs, rims, and build to your terrain and riding style. Our mountain bike wheels give you options from revolutionary Sidekick technology to race-proven performance builds.
Sidekick wheels combine anti-kickback hub technology with compliant Flux or Sylvan rims. The Sidekick hub eliminates pedal kickback, filters drivetrain vibration, and coasts with near-zero drag and whisper-quiet operation. An adjustable deadband lets you tune engagement between 12°, 15°, and 18° to suit your riding.
Sidekick won Pinkbike's 2024 Innovation of the Year and the Design Innovation Award. Aaron Gwin says Sidekick makes his bike feel like racing without a chain: "Super quiet, no pedal kickback, super smooth."
Paired with low-profile Grappler Flux rims for Enduro and Downhill, or asymmetric Sylvan rims for All Mountain, Sidekick wheels deliver a ride feel that puts wooden-feeling hoops to shame.
Race wheels deliver World Cup-proven durability without Sidekick technology. Grappler Race for gravity disciplines, Sylvan Race for all mountain, Optimus Race for trail. Carbon or aluminum rim options across the line. E-MTB riders get purpose-built e*spec versions that can handle the demands of motor-assisted riding.
Every mountain bike wheel is hand-built with quality spokes and locking nipples, tubeless-ready, and fully serviceable. Carbon wheels backed by a lifetime rim replacement warranty.
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SUB-PAGE (https://ethirteen.com/collections/discount-bike-parts/) Discount Deals on MTB, E-MTB, and Gravel Components
[H1] Discount Bike Parts

Premium parts at prices that make upgrading easy. Wheels, drivetrain components, and accessories from our MTB, E-MTB, and gravel lines marked down to move. Outgoing models, last season's colors, and overstock. Same World Cup-tested quality. Same warranty. Limited quantities. Learn more

[IMG: Helix Plus 12-Speed 9-50T Cassette e*thirteen]

[IMG: e*thirteen]

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Helix Plus 12-Speed 9-50T Cassette

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$124.95

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$124.95

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$229.95

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[IMG: Composite Base Pedal e*thirteen]

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Composite Base Pedal

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From $15.99

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From $15.99

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$49.95

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[IMG: Aluminum Plus Pedal e*thirteen]

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[H3]
Aluminum Plus Pedal

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From $54.99

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From $54.99

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$129.95

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[IMG: XCX Race Mountain Carbon Cranks e*thirteen]

[IMG: e*thirteen]

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[H3]
XCX Race Mountain Carbon Cranks

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From $99.93

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From $99.93

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$439.95

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[IMG: LG1 Race Carbon Cranks - Gen4 e*thirteen]

[IMG: e*thirteen]

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LG1 Race Carbon Cranks - Gen4

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From $99.93

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$439.95

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[IMG: e*spec Race Carbon Cranks - Gen4 e*thirteen]

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e*spec Race Carbon Cranks - Gen4

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From $129.93

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From $129.93

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$389.95

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[IMG: e*spec Plus Cranks e*thirteen]

[IMG: e*thirteen]

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e*spec Plus Cranks

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$29.93

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$29.93

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$78.95

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[IMG: Helix Race 3-Bolt Direct Mount Chainring (SRAM® crank compatible) e*thirteen]

[IMG: e*thirteen]

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[H3]
Helix Race 3-Bolt Direct Mount Chainring (SRAM® crank compatible)

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From $14.95

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From $14.95

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$72.95

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[IMG: Helix Race 107 BCD Chainring e*thirteen]

[IMG: e*thirteen]

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[H3]
Helix Race 107 BCD Chainring

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From $29.93

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From $29.93

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$79.95

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[IMG: Helix Race Direct Mount Chainring e*thirteen]

[IMG: e*thirteen]

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[H3]
Helix Race Direct Mount Chainring

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From $58.36

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From $58.36

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$72.95

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[IMG: SL Guidering e*thirteen]

[IMG: e*thirteen]

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SL Guidering

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$39.99

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$39.99

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$62.95

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[IMG: UL Chainring e*thirteen]

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[H3]
UL Chainring

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From $44.99

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From $44.99

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$69.95

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[IMG: Helix Race e*spec Chainring e*thirteen]

[IMG: e*thirteen]

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[H3]
Helix Race e*spec Chainring

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From $39.99

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From $39.99

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$84.95

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[IMG: e*spec Direct Mount Chainring e*thirteen]

[IMG: e*thirteen]

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[H3]
e*spec Direct Mount Chainring

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From $17.93

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From $17.93

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$31.95

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[IMG: Helix Race 12-Speed 13-52T Cassette e*thirteen]

[IMG: e*thirteen]

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[H3]
Helix Race 12-Speed 13-52T Cassette

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From $189.99

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From $189.99

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$345.95

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[IMG: Helix Race 12-Speed 9-52T Cassette e*thirteen]

[IMG: e*thirteen]

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[H3]
Helix Race 12-Speed 9-52T Cassette

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From $230.97

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From $230.97

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$311.36

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[IMG: Helix Race 12-Speed 9-50T Cassette e*thirteen]

[IMG: e*thirteen]

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[H3]
Helix Race 12-Speed 9-50T Cassette

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$189.99

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$189.99

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$329.95

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[IMG: TRS Plus 12 Speed 9-46T Cassette e*thirteen]

[IMG: e*thirteen]

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TRS Plus 12 Speed 9-46T Cassette

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$99.99

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$99.99

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$269.95

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[IMG: Helix Race 11-Speed 9-46T Cassette e*thirteen]

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Helix Race 11-Speed 9-46T Cassette

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$189.99

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$189.99

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$329.95

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[IMG: Race Carbon Handlebar e*thirteen]

[IMG: e*thirteen]

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[H3]
Race Carbon Handlebar

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From $99.99

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From $99.99

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$154.95

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[IMG: Base Mountain Bike Handlebar e*thirteen]

[IMG: e*thirteen]

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[H3]
Base Mountain Bike Handlebar

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From $17.99

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From $17.99

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$39.95

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[IMG: Plus 35 Stem e*thirteen]

[IMG: e*thirteen]

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[H3]
Plus 35 Stem

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From $35.99

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From $35.99

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$99.95

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[IMG: Covert I.C.R. Core Stem e*thirteen]

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[H3]
Covert I.C.R. Core Stem

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$32.99

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$32.99

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$109.95

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[IMG: LG1 Plus Enduro Wheels e*thirteen]

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[H3]
LG1 Plus Enduro Wheels

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$149.93

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$149.93

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$375.00

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[H2] More about e*thirteen Discount Bike Parts

Looking for an e*thirteen discount code or e*thirteen coupon code? You don't need one. These MTB parts are already on sale at rock bottom prices, no code required.
This is where outgoing models, last season's colors, and overstock go to find new homes. Discount bike parts with the same World Cup-proven engineering. Same warranty. Just better prices because we need to make room.
Wheels, cassettes, cranks, chainrings, chainguides, bottom brackets, pedals, and more on clearance. MTB, E-MTB, and gravel components for less. Nothing wrong with any of it. Just deals that won't last forever. When stock runs out, these sale prices go with it.
If you've been waiting to upgrade your bike components for less, you've come to the right place
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🛡️ Trust Signals — reviews, proof links, trust-theatre flag (Trust & Proof)
144Review mentions (all pages)
8External proof links (all pages)
PageReviewsProof links
/ (home) 35 2
/collections/wheels/ 41 2
/collections/mountain-bike-wheels/ 34 2
/collections/discount-bike-parts/ 34 2
🔗 Identity & Technical Layer — schema JSON-LD: identity chains, entity gaps (Identity & Authority)
Homepage schema
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Your Diagnosis

Before revealing the machine’s verdict, predict the BS score for each signal. Higher = more BS (more fluff, less verifiable substance). Drag each slider, then submit to compare your judgment against the engine.

Information Density 0 / 30
Read the Narrative & headings: do hard facts (prices, dates, numbers) outweigh fluff power-words?
Semantic Coherence 0 / 20
Compare the homepage promise against the sub-page reality. Do they hold the same line?
Trust & Proof 0 / 20
Weigh review mentions against actual external proof links. Claims without verification = theatre.
Commodity Fingerprint 0 / 15
Check headings & narrative against the industry clichés in the setup above.
Identity & Authority 0 / 15
Inspect the schema: is there real Organization/Person identity with sameAs links, or gaps?
Your predicted BS score 0 / 100
💡 Stuck? Reveal the heuristic lens — how the deterministic page-auditor reads each signal (no AI, pure pattern rules)

These are the structural rules a local, deterministic auditor applies — the same lens you can use to judge each signal. They describe what to look for, not this company’s result.

Information Density

Classify each sentence as substantive or hollow. Grounding markers — numbers, currencies, dates, technical units, named entities — outweigh marketing adjectives. When fluff sits right next to hard evidence, the fluff is forgiven.

Semantic Alignment

Pull the main entities out of the H1, then check whether they actually recur through the body. A page that announces one thing and then talks about another drifts. Headings with no real sentences underneath read as pseudo-substance.

Trust & Proof

Count trust words (review, testimonial, rating, verified) against real outbound proof links (Google, Trustpilot, Clutch, G2, Yelp). Lots of trust language with zero verification links is trust theatre. Unlinked logo galleries count against it.

Commodity Fingerprint

Look at how much sentence length varies. Natural writing varies its rhythm; templated or mass-produced copy is statistically uniform. Very low variation reads as commodity content — unless unique named entities break the pattern.

Identity & Authority

Inspect the JSON-LD. Is there an Organization or Person schema, and does it carry sameAs links to real external profiles (LinkedIn, socials)? Missing schema or no identity declaration signals an anonymous entity.

Want to apply this lens yourself? The free BS Indicator Chrome extension runs these heuristic checks live on any page. Bear in mind it is a single-page, deterministic tool — it relies only on pattern rules for the page in front of it and does not perform the cross-page semantic correlation this audit uses, so its readout is a starting lens, not the full verdict.

B
BS Level
Ecommerce & Online Retail
36.4 Avg BS

Based on 3390 businesses audited.

BS Detector

Ecommerce & Online Retail BS: e*thirteen (ethirteen.com)

https://ethirteen.com 📍 Industry: Ecommerce & Online Retail
7 BS / 100

This site is a benchmark for low-BS ecommerce. It prioritizes mechanical specifications and professional athlete validation over generic power words, creating a Signal-to-Substance ratio that is nearly 1:1.

Info Density Power-words vs. Substance ratio.
2
7% BS
Semantic Coherence Homepage promise vs. Sub-page reality.
0
0% BS
Trust & Proof Verifiable evidence vs. Trust Theatre.
1
5% BS
Commodity Fingerprint Detection of industry clichés/templates.
3
20% BS
Identity & Authority Expert verifiability & Schema depth.
1
7% BS

1. Replace adjectives like revolutionary and captivating with the specific patent numbers for the Sidekick hub technology. 2. Add direct outbound links to the full BikeRadar and Pinkbike review articles within the body text. 3. Implement Person schema for the engineering leads mentioned in the development stories. 4. Reduce the repetition of the ‘It’s all about the ride’ slogan in H1 tags to improve heading hierarchy uniqueness.

The website perfectly aligns with the Mountain Bike Components niche within the Ecommerce & Online Retail sector. Content is highly specialized, focusing on technical specifications for drivetrain, wheels, and rider contact points.

“The score of 7 reflects a nearly total absence of bullshit. Minor points were deducted for standard ecommerce template fingerprints and the use of unlinked third-party quotes.”

Verified Analysis Date: May 30, 2026 © 1EuroSEO Independent Evaluator — Non-Sponsored Result
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