Astral Cycling’s silver Serpentine wheels

Silver components are once again having a moment. Oregon-based alloy rim manufacturer Astral Cycling has announced a limited-edition silver version of its Serpentine mountain bike wheelset. The company settled on a matte silver finish, stating, “polishing is the pinch-point in our production and living in a wet, soggy area, our polished goods tend to lose their shine. So, we thought it made sense to try out a matte finish instead.” A complete wheelset, priced at US$1,350, features silver White Industries CLD hubs and Sapim Spokes. Rims are available individually for US$200.