Are Lighter Wheels and Tires Better? Testing XC Race Wheels on my Enduro Hardtail - Hardtail Party

In this episode we take a ride on my Banshee Paradox v3 enduro bike shod with xc race wheels. I'm trying to see just how different my bike feels with the exact same geo, but totally different wheels and tires. I believe swapping wheels and tires can completely change the way a bike feels. Let's find out. Did you learn something valuable? If so, show your appreciation and support this channel by becoming a Patron today:   / hardtailparty   Trails in this video: https://www.trailforks.com/trails/her... https://www.trailforks.com/trails/sco... Show your love for hardtails by sporting some Hardtail Party Swag (hats, shirts, hoodies, etc.): https://shop.spreadshirt.com/hardtail... Other gear I use: My glasses: https://bit.ly/3aXBeKp My tire sealant: https://bit.ly/2ULJirZ My pedals: https://amzn.to/2V9DzuK My ZIPP 3ZERO MOTO wheels: https://bit.ly/33G0Wjm What's in my water bottles (Tailwind): https://bit.ly/2Xbxy3q Hardtail Party Shirts, Swag, etc: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/hardtail... Support the channel and save some money by shopping using these links: bit.ly/2WbHycF - 20% off at Club Ride using code "hardtailparty" https://bit.ly/2UwrmQq - Ryan Leech Connection: $19 off - coupon code "hardtailparty"​ https://bit.ly/2U8OyFE - Velocirax racks - 5% off using coupon code: "hardtailparty" https://bit.ly/3adSvyv - CushCore - 15% off using code: "HTparty20cush" Amazon: amazon.com/shop/hardtailparty Note: some of my links are affiliate links. That means I get a small commission on the purchases you make through these links. You don't pay anything extra, but it helps support the channel. If you've learned something from my videos, consider using the affiliate links above.

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Under-Forking an Enduro Hardtail: Banshee Paradox v3 Goes Full XC - Ride Impressions

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20 Modern MTB Wheels Reviewed and Compared (Carbon and Aluminum) - ENVE vs Reserve vs F+B vs Others

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REVIEW: The Canfield Nimble 9 Steel Hardtail - Gen V (2020)

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Battle of the XC/Trail Builds: Titanium Middle Child v.s. Aluminum Paradox v3 - Ride Impressions

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Building a Banshee - 2020 Banshee Paradox V3 Build - Hardtail Party

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I’ve Crashed 16 times. This ONE thing caused ALL of them. (Fixed Permanently)

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