{"title":"Wheels","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"polaris42","title":"Polaris 42 Carbon Wheels","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREE SHIPPING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Info Page: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ascent-bikes.mom\/polaris\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.ascent-bikes.mom\/polaris\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Polaris 42 is an all-condition road wheelset that inspires confidence in riders, and helps them push their limits. 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