Pros: No penetrations through the rim
Stiff
Good looking
Strong spokes

Cons: Hard to find spare spokes in bike shops

Recommendation: Nice set of wheels that require no rim stip to go tubless. I have had a set on my Pivot Mach 4 for over two seasons with no issues at all. Very stiff wheels compared to some other XC models.

Pros: Super strong and true right out of the box. Fresh styling turns heads on the trail. Split skewers are kinda cool.

Cons: Noisy freewheel hub can be annoying after a long time coasting. Expensive.

Recommendation: These wheels are tight. Lightweight but still super stiff and strong, even when jumping.