Syncros is launching an innovative wheelset for mountain bikers with an affinity for cross-country, which is equipped with a massive "have will" appeal: the Syncros Silverton SL is 29 inches in size, weighs a very modest 1250 grams and the rim dimensions are 26 millimetres on the inside, 31 millimetres on the outside and a profile height of 35 millimetres. The 20 carbon spokes are fixed to the hub body and rim, giving the wheel an organic shape. However, there are also visibly angular elements, for example in the spokes, which give the wheel an aggressive - and therefore probably also fast - appearance.

The Syncros engineers took a close look at well-known carbon wheel concepts, especially those with just five large spokes. This design requires a more massively dimensioned rim. And physics punishes the rider with a high external rotating mass with poor acceleration and constantly higher effort. This is why Syncros builds the Silverton SL wheel with 20 spokes, a lightweight rim and a massive effort in the manufacturing process.

Particular attention was paid to the transition of the spokes into the rims and hub flanges. The flange and the spokes form a separate unit on each side of the wheel, which saves weight and, in particular, makes the wheel much stiffer. The spokes are also additionally bound at the crossings, which adds further stiffness, which is noticeable during acceleration and cornering maneuvers. While carbon fibres dominate the rim, flange and spokes, aluminum and ceramic are used in the wheel center. The hub is also based on a DT Swiss 190 Ceramic model, which also ensures smooth running and light weight.

Scott is also pushing ahead with system integration and carbon expertise in the handlebar center. The stem and handlebar unit for cross-country riders - called the Fraser iC SL - weighs in at just 230 grams. During construction, care is taken to ensure that the carbon fibers do not have to make any kinks, but are laid continuously in the most direct way possible, for example around the clamping of the stem. This increases the rigidity and load-bearing capacity of the unit. The system-integrated steering unit is available in stem lengths of 60, 70, 80 and 90 millimetres. The negative angle is 8 degrees, the backsweep 9 degrees and the upsweep 6 degrees. With the Hixon iC SL and Hixon iC Rise, the Syncros portfolio also includes system-integrated stem/handlebar units that offer handlebar widths and rises for all-mountain and enduro use.