Cycling Weekly Verdict
VERDICT: 8/10
Scribe has put a lot of thought into creating a wheel set that promises longevity and durability, with plenty of nods to consumer satisfaction - such as customisable bearing options and extra spokes and nipples supplied as standard. The rims themselves proved to be durable - though their bombproof quality comes at the loss of some compliance. You won't find any flex here, though, so if stiff is on your shopping list then these value for money hoops could be the perfect upgrade for you.
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Sturdy (crash tested!)
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Lightweight for the rim depth
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Longevity
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Plenty of customisation
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Lack compliance
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Very noisy hub
One thing that really stands out about this brand is the attention to detail when it comes to customisation.
Scribe has gone big on hub tech too, with its own patented Ratchet Drive hub system. A single stainless steel drive ring reduces the moving parts to just one, which offers durability and speedy pick up.
Quick reaction times from the hub proved to be no fairytale - the jump up to speed was very much appreciated, particularly when powering out of the saddle on faster and more technical test loops.
