Description
Made for Gravel
A 1st-class wheelset for gravel duties with either Classic or Vesper hubs, paired with WP Gravel rims made of carbon.
Hubs
The wheels are built around Onyx Racing Classic hubs are the tried and true choice that keeps on humming smoothly even after years of heavy use. Large high-quality bearings in combination with the patented sprag clutch mechanism provide class-leading ride characteristics, and trustworthy reliability.
The silent operation and instant engagement are standard features in all Onyx Racing Products hubs. The wheels can be built around Classic or Vesper hubs..
Hub specs are as follows:
- Classic or Vesper model.
- MTB sizing – 100x12mm front / 142x12mm rear – thru-axle mounting.
- 100x15mm front axle available upon request. Get in touch by email for more information.
- Centerlock disc rotor mounts. It is recommended to use externally splined centerlock lockrings to ensure compatibility.
- 28H shells.
- Freewheel driver options: Shimano HG (aluminium or chromoly), XDR (aluminium or chromoly), or Micro Spline. If you want to learn more about drivers and material choices, please refer to the article linked below.
Hub Choice
Vesper hubs are the premiere hub choice for gravel, road, XC and trail riding. Most riders, and applications are served more than well with this model.
Classic model is – as the name suggest classic – and rated all the way up to Ebike, and tandem use, among other heavy-duty applications. Classic hubs are the correct choice:
- If you are particularly large and/or strong rider.
- Ride with heavy loads (bikepacking etc.).
- Are not concerned of 60-80g of additional weight (approximately).
- Want the most reliability there is.
Rims
Wheels are built around WP Gravel rims. The rim specifications are as follows:
- 700C diameter.
- 36mm height, 32mm outer width, 26mm inner width.
- Hooked rim progile
- Made of high-quality carbon fiber.
- 28H spoke hole count.
- Offset rim profile that balances spoke tension between brake and drive-sides.
- Standard 2-year product warranty applies.
Spokes and Nipples
Wheels are built with Sapim Race spokes with 2.0/1.8/2.0mm profile. The Race spokes are the default spoke model for several reasons.
- Excellent value.
- High strength-to-weight ratio.
- Better fatigue-resistance properties than straight gauge 2.0mm spokes.
- Easy to source in case spares are needed.
Race spokes are paired with black-coloured Sapim Polyax brass nipples (standard or Double Square version). Brass nipples are used almost 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.
If you are in the search of other spokes – Berd PolyLight spokes for example– or nipples for your build, get in touch by email for more details.
Build
By default, wheels are built with 3-cross lacing unless otherwise agreed upon. All the wheels are built by hand, carefully tensioned and stress-relieved thoroughly in order to create wheels that provide maximum strength and minimal service needs.
Lead Time
Lead time for wheels is 3-4 working days before shipping from the time of the order.
