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  "description": "Gravel has been experimenting with XC tyres, but now XC appears to be doing the same with gravel wheels and tyres. ",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-05-25T01:58:28.000Z",
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    "Enve G SES 4.9",
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  "textContent": "Dominic Geoghegan, Whoop UCI MTB World Series\n\nThe short track XC at the Nové Město World Cup has seen aero wheels make a return to mountain bike racing. With long sections of the course being straight and paved with average speeds over 30 km/h, bringing a sizeable aero factor into play.\n\nTwo teams – Cannondale Factory Racing and Origine Racing – had deep-section wheels available, although not all riders on the teams chose to take the aero advantage. I chatted to riders and mechanics to get the lowdown on why they made the choices they did.\n\nOrigine Racing had the option of the Enve G SES 4.9; they coupled this with a 2.4-inch Michelin prototype tyre with almost a file tread. I spoke with two riders, the first being Martina Berta of Italy, who chose the aero wheels.\n\n### This post is for subscribers only\n\nBecome a member to get access to all content\n\nSubscribe now",
  "title": "Aero wheels come to the XC World Cup",
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-25T02:38:02.453Z"
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