Strong light weight at half the price.
Since most carbon wheels are not made in the USA you are just paying for a brand name. The Gnar XC is a very good wheel so far. I have about 400 miles of tough single track on them. Mine weighed in at 1370 gr. A Cannondale set was 1400 gr. at twice the price even on sale. I ordered the 36 Rachet since many reviews stated the 50 was too loud. I found the 50 was fine out on the trail and have not used the 36. The shipping time was only 2 weeks. I'm very satisfied with these Elite carbon wheels. A bonus is they hold air better than any of the 2 other carbon wheel sets I have.