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Best Front Bike Wheels

Updated August 2018
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BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
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Best of the Best
Eastern Bikes
BMX Eastern Throttle OEM Front Wheel
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Bottom Line

Front BMX double-wall-rim wheel available in several colors.

Pros

Precision-sealed bearings. Lightweight, at just over 2 lbs. Durable construction, with double wall 36mm wide rim. Strong female front axle. Reasonable price for BMX use.

Cons

A bit on the pricey side.

Sta-Tru
Silver Alloy ATB Hub Quick Release Front Wheel
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26mm x 1.5" quick-release front wheel in silver.

Pros

High-quality material used to make this wheel, which is tested for durability. Used worldwide by expert riders. Quick release axle for easy replacement. STW ST1 single wall rim. Can be used on both regular terrain and mountain bikes. Most purchasers say it's strong and a good replacement wheel, especially for the low price.

Cons

A few consumers claimed that the wheel arrived and needed adjustment before it could be used.

ACS
Mag 5-Spoke Front Wheel, Black
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20" five-spoke mag wheel with a retro aesthetic.

Pros

Purchasers love the styling of this wheel, which fits the BMX look. Strong and durable. Flexible enough for all kinds of biking, including freestyle and dirt racing. Price is good for quality.

Cons

Doesn't come with anything in the middle of the wheel to attach to the bike frame.

Sta-Tru
Silver Alloy Hub Front Wheel
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27mm x 1.25" front wheel.

Pros

Constructed using high-quality materials. Tested for durability and used worldwide by expert riders. Stainless steel spokes. Good performer for low price. Made by a trusted name in wheel manufacturers.

Cons

Some users received bent rims.

Best Bang for the Buck
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FW2675AAK Front ALEX Wheel
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Bottom Line

26mm x 1.75" front wheel in black.

Pros

Constructed using high-quality materials. Tested for durability and used worldwide by expert riders. This model is the lowest-priced of all reviewed.

Cons

It would be better if the nuts for the wheel axle were also black.

How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

  • 32 Models Considered
  • 7 Hours Researched
  • 1 Experts Interviewed
  • 190 Consumers Consulted
    • Zero products received from manufacturers.

    We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

    Why trust BestReviews?
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    The team that worked on this review
    • Christine
      Christine
      Writer
    • Linsay
      Linsay
      Editor
    • Melinda
      Melinda
      Web Producer
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    Sta-Tru

    Silver Alloy ATB Hub Quick Release Front Wheel

    Sta-Tru

    Silver Alloy ATB Hub Quick Release Front Wheel

    26mm x 1.5" quick-release front wheel in silver.
    $33
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    ACS

    Mag 5-Spoke Front Wheel, Black

    ACS

    Mag 5-Spoke Front Wheel, Black

    20" five-spoke mag wheel with a retro aesthetic.
    $59
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    Eastern Bikes

    BMX Eastern Throttle OEM Front Wheel

    Eastern Bikes

    BMX Eastern Throttle OEM Front Wheel

    Front BMX double-wall-rim wheel available in several colors.
    $64
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    Sta-Tru

    Silver Alloy Hub Front Wheel

    Sta-Tru

    Silver Alloy Hub Front Wheel

    27mm x 1.25" front wheel.
    $48
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    Sta-Tru

    FW2675AAK Front ALEX Wheel

    Sta-Tru

    FW2675AAK Front ALEX Wheel

    26mm x 1.75" front wheel in black.
    $50