Sidekick Wheels – ethirteen

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"It’s the single best update I’ve done to my bikes. With the Sidekick I feel less fatigue in my legs, especially my feet, it’s more comfortable, and also my vision has improved because I get less rattled from the trails."

– Rémy Métailler (Freeride Legend)

"I firmly believe systems like the Sidekick Hub are the next big thing in mountain biking. Similar to how it was with the dropper post, if you’ve ridden it once, you don’t want to miss it."

– Reynaldo Ilagan (VP Product Development YT Industries)

"The new wheel is a lot more compliant. You’ve got a better feel for the ground, it’s easier to feel where the traction is, it holds lines better, and overall it’s a lot easier on the body, hands, and feet."

– Aaron Gwin (Gwin Racing)

"We’ve done a lot of testing with e*thirteen in terms of tuning the rims. I’m really happy with where we’re at right now. The new Grappler Flux rim is super compliant and has good stiffness laterally."

– Dakotah Norton (Mondraker Factory Racing)

"Revolution, Not Evolution"

– Fabien Barel (Canyon CLLTV)

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Sidekick Hubs

What is Sidekick?
The Sidekick Hub by e*thirteen is a revolutionary rear mountain bike hub designed to enhance suspension performance by eliminating pedal kickback and filtering chain vibration.
How does Sidekick Work?
A proprietary freehub mechanism disengages the drivetrain from the rear wheel when coasting, and an adjustable engagement deadband filters kickback and chain vibration before it reaches the pedals, isolating all pedal feedback from the suspension.
What is Pedal Kickback?
Pedal kickback occurs when suspension movement applies tension to the chain, causing unwanted pedal movement and compromising suspension performance.

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