The New AERO King! Magene EXAR DB607 Ultra Wheels
Patrick Lino
November 02, 2024
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Parts Mentioned
Magene EXAR Carbon Fiber Wheelset Ultra (2025)
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WheelsMagene EXAR Carbon Fiber Wheelset Ultra (2025)
Created: July 06, 2025The reviewer provides a detailed review of the Magene EXAR (referred to as 'XR' and 'DB 607') Carbon Fiber Wheelset Ultra. They state they have been waiting 5-6 months for its release. The reviewer praises the wheels for their modern features, aerodynamic performance, and value at $1,199. They highlight the staggered depth (67mm rear, 60mm front), new wide carbon bladed spokes, star ratchet hub, ceramic bearings, and 23mm internal width. They note the wheels feel fantastic on the road, are easy to get up to speed, and will be among their top five favorite wheels. However, they also list several criticisms, including the lack of pre-installed tubeless rim tape, the side-entry spoke lacing design, the stiffness of the new carbon spokes not being as high as expected, and the gold decal color. They conclude the wheels are an absolute no-brainer for the price and depth category.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Very good quality for the price
- Price has not increased over 3 years
- Modern aerodynamic properties with 67mm rear and 60mm front staggered depth
- Uses new generation wide carbon bladed spokes (~5mm)
- Features a star ratchet hub design (36-tooth, upgradeable) for easy maintenance
- Includes ceramic bearings (top-of-the-line model)
- Wide internal width (23mm) optimized for 28c and 30c tires
- External width is 30mm rear and 32mm front
Cons
- Rims do not come with tubeless rim tape pre-installed
- Spokes are laced to the hub with a side-entry design, which some consider a potential issue
- The new wide carbon bladed spokes are not found to be incredibly stiff or as active as previous generation thinner spokes
- The gold color of the font/decals may not match all bike or tire colors; reviewer would prefer a more subdued color like silver or black
- Advertised weight tolerance (1,460g +/- 3%) is met, but actual weight (1,495g) is on the higher end of that range and does not include tubeless tape
Key Points
- Brand: Magene (maene)
- Model: EXAR (XR) DB 607 Ultra / Pro
- Price: $1,199 USD
- Depth: Staggered - 67mm rear, 60mm front
- Spokes: New generation wide carbon bladed spokes (~5mm width)
- Hub: Star ratchet design (DT Swiss style, 36-tooth, upgradeable)
- Bearings: Ceramic (on this top model)
- Internal Width: 23mm
MyBikeParts
Magene 2025 EXAR Carbon Fiber Wheelset Ultra Series
