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  "description": "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.\n\nThe 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.”\n\nA complete wheelset, priced at US$1,350, features silver White",
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  "textContent": "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.\n\nThe 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.”\n\nA complete wheelset, priced at US$1,350, features silver White Industries CLD hubs and Sapim Spokes. Rims are available individually for US$200.",
  "title": "Astral Cycling’s silver Serpentine wheels",
  "updatedAt": "2026-02-24T14:59:16.000Z"
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