The Era wheels are engineered to be highly durable and responsive, making them an excellent choice for demanding trails. They offer several key performance benefits:

• Strength and Durability: Built to be “bomb-proof,” these wheels are designed to withstand aggressive enduro riding, harsh impacts, rock gardens, and drops.
• Enhanced Compliance: They feature precisely tuned lateral rim deflection, which helps dampen trail chatter and keeps tires glued to the ground for superior tracking and predictability.
• Responsive Handling: The carbon construction provides a snappy, energetic feel, ensuring efficient power transfer and precise steering when carving through corners.
• Instant Engagement: Built around the high-engagement Vault hub platform, these wheels deliver immediate power transfer, which is especially noticeable when navigating technical sections.

The Era Wheels are engineered for demanding trail use and can be used for eMTB riding, but there are important constraints to ensure optimal performance and safety.

Key Requirements for eMTB Use

• Rotor Mount: Only the 6-bolt configurations are eMTB approved. The Centerlock versions are not approved for eMTB usage.
• Maximum Drive Assist Torque: Must not exceed 65 Nm.
• Maximum System Weight: The total weight (rider + bike + gear) must not exceed 140 kg (306 lbs).

Provided these specifications are adhered to, the wheels offer the necessary durability and compliance to handle the increased stress and weight associated with electric mountain bikes.

Yes, the Era wheels are available with either 6-bolt or Centerlock rotor mounts to accommodate your specific braking setup. Please note that for eMTB usage, only the 6-bolt models are approved (up to 65Nm of torque), while the Centerlock models are not eMTB rated.

Yes, Race Face ensures the Era Wheels are ready for long-term use and maintenance by including necessary spares and components. This attention to detail supports the wheel’s durability and rider convenience.

Each individual wheel purchase (front or rear) includes:

• 5 extra straight-pull spokes to support immediate or future repairs.
• The wheel arrives tubeless ready, with tubeless tape installed and a tubeless valve included.

These wheels feature the renowned Race Face Vault hub, which is highly regarded for its reliability. Riders have noted that these hubs handle significant abuse while requiring less maintenance compared to many competing hub systems.

The Era Wheelset utilizes Race Face Vault Hubs, which are known for delivering high performance, reliability, and minimal maintenance.

Key benefits include:

• Quick Engagement: These hubs provide responsive, snappy engagement, ensuring immediate power transfer. This enhances steering precision and boosts performance when exiting corners or tackling technical climbs.
• Durability and Low Maintenance: Vault Hubs are engineered to withstand the abuse typical of aggressive Enduro and Trail riding while requiring less frequent maintenance than many alternatives.
• Versatile Compatibility: The hubs support multiple configurations (including Boost and Super Boost standards) through various models (Vault 415, 414, 424, 422) and interchangeable endcaps.