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Featuring a 27.5\" x 30mm Flux Alloy rim, a 12x157mm Sidekick anti‑kickback hub, and a 7‑speed 9–24T cassette interface, it delivers exceptional compliance, reduced pedal kickback, and near‑silent performance for aggressive DH and e‑MTB riding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrappler Sidekick | Flux Aluminum | Rear Wheel | GR Downhill | 27.5\" x 30mm | 32 Hole | 157x12mm | 7 spd 9-24t \u003cbr\u003eDM Cassette | Black\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003ee\u003c\/em\u003ethirteen Grappler Sidekick Flux Aluminum Downhill Rear Wheel* represents a major leap forward in DH wheel performance. 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