Description
Vesper hubs are the lightweight option in the Onyx Racing Products lineup, geared towards XC, and trail riding. Vesper hubs are the premier choice for XC riding –whether is racing on the highest levels or long weekend rides.
When the instant engagement, silent operation, and super-low friction are paired with the lightness, and ride-quality provided by Berd PolyLight spokes, the combination is truly world-class.
Hubs
- Vesper model with the patented sprag clutch design featuring instant engagement, and silent operation.
- MFU axle design isolates the sprag clutch mechanism from forces subjected to the hub shell, allows for easy servicing, and makes the swap from one freehub driver body choice to another an effortless task.
- Boost spacing: 110x15mm and 148x12mm hub dimensions.
- Centerlock rotor mounting standard.
- 28H spoke hole counts by default. Hook Flange hub shells designed, and used exclusively with Berd PolyLight spokes.
- Available with all common freehub driver body standards: Sram XD(R), Shimano HG, and Shimano Micro Spline (MS). Vesper hubs are available with aluminium freehub driver bodies only.
- XD(R) freehub driver bodies are compatible with XD cassettes used in MTB applications by fitting a 1.85mm thick spacer under the cassette during installation. All XD(R) freehub driver bodies are supplied with the spacer in question. Read more about the XD(R), and HG freehub driver bodies here.
- Anodized black hub shells.
- If you’re looking for other color options, get in touch by email into(at)onyxhubseurope.com
- Anodized black widgets/endcaps are anodized black by default. A widget/endcap upgrade can be purchased here.
Rims
Rim options are listed below with accompanying dimensions, intended use case, and material with additional notes:
- Rims are 29″ in size by default.
- All rims, and therefore wheel builds are 28H if not otherwise noted.
| Manufacturer & model | Material | Inner width | Intended Use | Notes |
| DT Swiss EX511 | Aluminium | 30mm | Trail, enduro, bike park | Proven heavy-duty aluminium rim |
| Newmen Advanced SL A.30 | Carbon | Trail, enduro | Lightweight XC rim, weighing approx. 330g | |
| Newmen Advanced SL X.A.30 | XC | Lightweight XC rim, weighing approx. 330g | ||
| Newmen Evoliution SL A.30 | Aluminium | Trail, enduro | High-value aluminium rim | |
| WP MTB | Carbon | Trail | Offset profile, around 400g weight per rim |
XD, and XDR – What’s the Difference?
Not sure what’s the difference between XD and XDR Drivers? Head to our News & Tech Section to learn more.
Spokes
Berd PolyLight spokes are a true innovation when it comes to high-end wheel builds. The spokes are made of dyneema fiber which offers strength-to-weight ratio that can not be achieved with other materials. In addition to the lightweight nature of the spokes, they offer vibration damping qualities, and thus enhanced ride-quality.
- Made of dyneema fiber with superb strength-to-weight ratio.
- A PolyLight spoke weighs less than 3g per piece.
- Black color by default.
Nipples & Build
Polylight spokes are paired with black-colored Sapim Polyax brass nipples (standard or Double Square version). Brass nipples are used exclusively in all of our builds because of their longevity, low to zero maintenance needs, corrosion resistance and strength. Secure-Lock nipples or traditional ones with a mild adhesive compound to prevent unwanted loosening, improve wheel reliability, and lessen service needs.
Wheels are built with 3-cross lacing pattern, trued by hand, carefully stress-relieved, and equipped with tubeless tape.
Upgrade Options
Upgrade your Classic hub set with brightly coloured widgets/endcaps to create a wheelset with unique looks!
Assuming that you want to stay on top of the maintenance schedule, and have spare parts at hand whenever needed, purchasing a Wheel Care Package with the wheelset is the way to go. Click the link below for more information.
Ordering & Lead Time
All wheels are built to order. Usually the builds are ready within 4-5 business days from the time of the order. Shipping to most EU countries takes approximately 6-9 business days. Express shipping options are available upon request. Get in touch by email if an additional service of this nature is needed.
Because of the need for highly accurate spoke dimensions, in some cases spokes need to be ordered which adds approximately 7-10 business days of lead time. If availability, and delivery schedule are essential please get in touch by email at info(at)onyxhubseurope.com before placing an order.
