{"product_id":"magene-exar-db508-ultra-dark-wheelset-hg-2026-831697508","title":"Magene EXAR DB508 Ultra Dark Wheelset HG (2026)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMagene EXAR DB508 Ultra Dark Wheelset HG (2026)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a disc‑brake‑only carbon wheelset engineered for riders who want a fast, stable upgrade for modern road bikes. 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