Freehub Magazine's Cy Whitling put the GMT 30 through real trail testing — climbs, descents, corners, and a hard case on the first lap — before writing his verdict:
"I love products like these Gulo GMT 30 wheels that look and sound a little exotic and then integrate smoothly into how I ride my bike... it's a very light wheelset with a solid, precise ride-feel that seems well matched to eking a little more performance out of lightweight trail bikes."
On climbs:
"The GMT feels more sprightly... the wheelset just feels more snappy and precise in general... the GMT feels like it does a better job of putting all your energy directly into the trail. It's a very pleasurable sensation."
On descents:
"They feel snappy and precise without feeling punishing. They're notably stiffer... they hold their line better in supported corners and don't flex much underneath me."
On the ride quality relative to weight:
"Just based on ride feel alone, I'd guess this was a much heavier wheelset in that it feels plenty stiff and supportive, unlike the stereotypically noodly sensation you might expect at this weight."
On durability — from a reviewer who came in skeptical:
"I'm always a little skeptical going into lightweight wheel reviews because I'm a fairly heavy person (200+ pounds)... the GMT 30 took the win at the Pisgah Enduro, mounted to a 170/180 millimeter travel Orbea Rallon the day before."
"I haven't had any durability issues so far... everything's still spinning true and smooth."
On the spokes themselves:
"These spokes are just fundamentally cool to play around with."
Read the full Freehub review → freehub.com/reviews/gulo-gmt-30-wheels
Shop the GMT 30 → https://gulocomposites.com/products/gmt-30