“The bike feels brighter, lighter, snappier, more responsive, it just feels...leveled up."
F+B 25 XC | CROSS COUNTRY WHEELSET
60-day No Questions Return + Lifetime Warranty
High vs Low: Best Gravel Wheel Upgrade
F+B 25 GR Wheelset Weview: The Most Unique Gravel Wheels You Can Buy
"Instead of a smooth ride, what I immediately noticed about the F+B 25 GR is how alive the bike felt. When I first reviewed the Ribble I specifically talked about how it wasn't exactly the most exciting ride. With these wheels the whole package really perked up. If the specs said these wheels were closer to 1300 grams, I'd absolutely believe it. They feel precise, they feel fun, and they have character. Whatever descriptors you want touse, this is how you want your set of wheels to feel."
This Gear Got Me Through Both a Gritty Gravel Race and a Meandering Bike Tour
"I swapped out the stock aluminum wheelset for a set of silky smooth carbon wheels from Forge+Bond, which dropped the total weight of the bike to under 20 pounds, a benefit I enjoyed as much on the climbs at La Strada as when it was loaded down with all my camping gear."
F+B 25 XC | CROSS COUNTRY WHEELSET
Regular price
From $1,650
Regular price
Sale price
From $1,650
- FUSIONFIBER® long chain polymers create unrivaled damping and compliance for the smoothest and fastest riding XC wheels.
- NSX Design reduces weight while increasing strength. The idea is simple, more material where you need it, less where you don’t.
- Radial Crossply means the perfect carbon fiber layup every time, creating more consistent wheel performance.
60-day No Questions Return + Lifetime Warranty
- No rider weight limit
- 100% recyclable and manufactured with zero carbon dust
- 60 Day Return - ride it and feel the difference or send it back for a no questions asked refund
- All Forge & Bond wheels come with our Return to Fun lifetime warranty and crash replacement so ride like there's no tomorrow, we have you covered.
Better for the Planet
Made in the USA
Lifetime Warranty
Wheels in action
Speed First
Make every pedal stroke count. The F+B 25 XC is lightweight and stiff where you need it without sacrificing compliance in the rough sections. FUSIONFIBER® thermoplastic carbon soaks up vibration creating a smoother faster ride on all terrain.
- FUSIONFIBER® is made with long-chain nylon polymers instead of the brittle and toxic epoxies and resins used in typical carbon fiber. This makes it possible to absorb impacts through microscopic flexing in the fibers and to radially dissipate shock throughout the rim.
- Built with Sapim CX-Ray spokes the best aerodynamic elliptic spoke available.
Comfort is Endurance
Speed is only good if you can finish the race strong. Vibration damping means less fatigue over the course of a race, allowing you to ride longer and faster.
- FUSIONFIBER® thermoplastic carbon soaks up high frequency vibration better than traditional carbon fiber cutting down on rider fatigue.
Ride Hard Without Worry
Speed and comfort only matter if the wheels are durable enough to hold up. The F+B 25 XC is engineered to ride harder and hold up to the rigors of modern XC riding.
- F+B’s unique NSX design allows for weight savings while increasing durability and strength.
F+B 25 XC | CROSS COUNTRY WHEELSET
Regular price
$1,899
Regular price
$1,899
Sale price
$0
Wheel Size
Spoke Count
Help with hub selection
Technology
Radial Crossply
Carbon fiber layup uniquely engineered for durability and performance.
NXS Design
No excess: wheel design to reduce weight while increasing strength and performance. The theory is simple: more material where you need it and less where you don't.
Tubeless ready
Complete with rim tape, valve stem, and easy to seed bead walls.
FUSIONFIBER®
Made with long-chain polymers instead of the brittle, toxic epoxies and resins of typical carbon fiber. To put it simply, FORGE + BOND wheels perform better, are more durable, and better for the environment.
Hub Buyer's Guide
Shipping & Returns
Tech Specs
Built For
XC Racing / Marathon
Tire Size Range
2.1" - 2.4"
Max Tire Pressure
40 psi max
ERD
596mm
Rim Outer Width
31.4mm
Rim Inner Width
25mm
Rim Depth
25mm
Beadwall Thickness
3.2mm
Spoke Count
28
Spoke Type
Sapim CX-Ray
Rim Weight
380g
Wheelset Weight
28H I9 DT240 Boost CL 1455g
28H I9 Hydra Boost CL 1515g
28H I9 1/1 Boost 6B 1564g
Hub Buyer's Guide
Hubs
I9 1/1
15 x 110mm front / 12 x 148mm rear
Freehub
SRAM XD
SRAM XD freehub works with 11 and 12-speed SRAM mountain bike cassettes that feature a 10T small sprocket
Microspline
Shimano Micro Spline freehub bodies are compatible with Shimano 11 and 12-speed mountain bike cassettes with a 10T small sprocket
Rotor
6 BOLT
6-bolt rotors connect to the wheel with 6 bolts in a star pattern
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
Shipping policy
Potential delays due to a high volume of orders, postal service problems, material or product availability that are outside of our control. We’ll do our best to get your order to you as quickly as you want it.
All orders are processed within 5 to 7 business days (excluding weekends and holidays) after receiving your order confirmation email. You will receive another notification when your order has shipped.
Domestic Shipping Rates and Estimates
For calculated shipping rates: Shipping charges for your order will be calculated and displayed at checkout.
Shipping options
Wheel Sets / Single Wheels
Option 1: 5 to 7 business days FREE
Option 2: Expedited shipping of your choosing – calculated at checkout
Other products:
Option 1: Shipping speed and method of your choosing – calculated at checkout
Returns
We have a 30-Day Performance Guarantee, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return.
To start a return, you can contact us at service@forgeandbond.com. Please note that returns will need to be sent to the following address: 425 E 350 N General Delivery, Gunnison UT 84634, United States
If your return is accepted, we’ll send you a return shipping label, as well as instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted. You can always contact us for any return question at service@forgeandbond.com.
