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Featuring a built-in 7-speed cassette and adjustable deadband, it maximizes traction, speed, and terrain control while operating near-silently.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ee*thirteen Grappler Sidekick Flux Carbon DH Rear Wheel - 29\", 148x12mm, 7s Integrated Cassette\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ee*thirteen Grappler Sidekick Flux Carbon Downhill Rear Wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e represents a groundbreaking revolution in MTB wheels, combining the suspension and performance benefits of Sidekick anti-kickback hubs with the engineered compliance of Grappler Flux rims. 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