CONTENTS
(1) Ritchey Outback Specifications
(2) Wheelbuilders
(3) Articles
(4) List of wheel candidates
(1) Ritchey Outback Specifications
Rear spacing: 142mm spacing (12mm alloy thru-axle included)
Fork spacing: 100mm spacing (12mm alloy thru-axle included)
Flat-mount brakes front and rear: 140mm (160mm max - adaptors available separately)
(2) Wheelbuilders
Sugar Wheelworks: https://sugarwheelworks.com
https://www.prowheelbuilder.com/
https://customwheelbuilder.com/
https://bicyclewheelwarehouse.com/
Astral Outback Alloy - Polished Silver, 650b
Rim: External width = 28mm; internal width = 25mm; height = 23mm) (spokes count: 28 or 32) (weight: 430g)
Astral Cycling wheelset with Onyx Vesper hubs ($1432; 1758g: https://astralcycling.com/products/outback-custom-wheelset
Sugar Wheelworks wheelset with Onyx Vesper hubs (Anodized, Clear) ($1330): https://sugarwheelworks.com/shop/gravel/astral-outback
Difference from carbon rims = 1758 - 1696 = 62g
Astral Wanderlust Alloy, 650b
Rim: Weight: 410g; Depth: 21mm; Width: Int - 22mm / Ext - 25mm; Hole count options: 28 or 32
Astral Wanderlust alloy wheelset with Onyx Vesper hubs: $1432; 1632g
Sugar Wheelworks alloy wheelset with Onyx Vesper hubs: $1330:
Note: Wanderlust carbon is 700c only
Astral Outback Carbon, 650b
Rim: Weight: 420g; Depth: 30mm; Width: Int - 28mm / Ext - 33.5mm; ERD: 544.5mm; Spoke Bed Diameter: 542mm; Hole count options: 28H; Tire size recommendation: 45mm to 2.8"
Astral wheelset with Onyx Vesper hubs: ($2332; 1696g) 100mm x 12mm, 32h, cld / Onyx Vesper, 142mm x 12mm, 32h, Micro Spline, cld; Sapim, CX Ray
Sugar Wheelworks wheelset with Onyx Vesper hubs : $2450.
Velocity Blunt SS (650b)
Rims: External width = 30mm; internal width = 26.6mm; height = 20mm) (spokes 28 or 32) (weight = 395g) Black, Silver, White, Polished
Sugar Wheelworks alloy wheelset with Onyx Vesper hubs (Anodized, Clear): <$1400
HED Belgium G, 650B alloy
Rims: Width- External = 30; Width - Internal width = 25; Hole count options: 28 or 32; Weight: 436g; Optimal tire width: 650b ERD: 555mm; Tubeless compatible
Sugar Wheelworks (with Onyx Vesper hubs) ($1400): https://sugarwheelworks.com/shop/gravel/hed-belgium-g
HED Belgium G alloy with Berd Spokes and Onyx Hubs: Custom: https://berdspokes.com/collections/berd-wheels/products/custom-wheel-building
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Hunt
https://us.huntbikewheels.com/products/650b-adventurecarbon-disc
Mason + Hunt 650B Adventure Sport Wheelset (alloy)
19 DEEP | 29 WIDE EXT | 25 WIDE INT | 1594G
MasonCycles.cc Bokeh
Hubs | HUNT 4 Season Disc J-bend spoke hubs with extra bearing shielding. 10 degree FastEngage 4-pawl freehub, with H_CERAMIK coating for enhanced durability. Centre-lock disc mount.
Axles | Easily adaptable & we fit them for you. Fit all current axle sizes and are easy to change. Click here to see all axle sizes.
Matt black anodized finish with laser etched graphics for excellent durability.
Front: 12x100mm Thru-Axle, 15x100mm Thru-Axle, 9x100mm Thru-Axle, Quick Release 9x100mm
Rear: 12x142mm Thru-Axle, 12x135mm Thru-Axle, 10x135mm Thru-Axle, Quick Release 9x135mm
$549 now $411.75
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Mason + Hunt 650B Adventure Carbon Wheelset
26 DEEP | 33 WIDE EXT | 26 WIDE INT | 1461G
$999 now $799.20
$466.
https://bikerumor.com/are-silent-hubs-better/
https://boxcomponents.com/products/box-one-stealth-boost-rear-hub-32h?variant=37302919856295
https://www.tairinwheels.ca/silent-hub-technicals
https://novemberbicycles.com/blogs/blog/hub-sounds
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ASTRAL POLISHED SILVER OUTBACK WHEELSET, 650B, ONYX VESPER
https://www.prowheelbuilder.com/onyx-mountain-bike-wheel-set-package.html
Spokes
The Sapim CX-Ray (~4g/spoke — $3.80) is our top end option and offers not only the best performance and ride quality but also the most durability. It has the longest fatigue life and is guaranteed to make every wheel build feel more alive and vibrant through the hands while also managing to dull unwanted road buzz. Their incredible low weight and vertical compliance may come at a price, but they have the tendency to turn otherwise good builds into seriously special ones. Excellent for virtually every application.
The Sapim CX-Sprint (~5.5g/spoke — $2.70) is the mid range performance spoke on offer. They still offer low weight and agreeable flex, but are a higher effective gauge and provide more substantial lateral and torsional stiffness. Very strong, fast, spokes that are an absolute joy for us to work with as builders. We can always guarantee a well balanced and predictable build with these.
The Sapim Race (~5.8g/spoke — $1.30) is our standard double butted option. Its 2.0mm at each end 1.8mm in the center to reduce weight and improve ride quality. They’re light, strong, and are an excellent choice for just about every application from carbon road wheels to heavy-duty commuters.
Berd
https://berdspokes.com/collections/berd-wheels/Gravel
Berd Sparrow Carbon Gravel Wheels
$2,195.00
The Berd Sparrow Carbon Gravel Wheels are the lightest 25 mm internal production gravel wheelset on the market today! Even though Sparrow wheels weigh only 1,065 grams for the complete wheelset (1,108 grams with tape and valves) they are still tough enough to handle anything your off-pavement adventures can throw at them.
Berd GVX Series Carbon Gravel Wheels
$2,195.00
Custom: https://berdspokes.com/collections/berd-wheels/products/custom-wheel-building
Available rim brands include ENVE Composites, Stan's No Tubes, Nox Composites, Hed Cycling Products, and We Are One Composites. Available hub brands include Industry Nine, DT Swiss, Onyx Racing Products, and SON Hub Dynamos.
microspline https://www.bikeradar.com/features/shimano-decided-to-create-a-freehub-standard/