Astral Wheels with Velocity Hubs

Gravel in depth

Astral Wanderlust Aluminum wheels on Velocity Standard Atb hubs

Our gravel pick from the Astral and Velocity parts we build with. The Astral Wanderlust Aluminum is a hooked aluminum rim, 24mm inside, 30mm deep, about 450 grams in 700c, sized for about 35 to 50mm tires. We lace it to Velocity Standard Atb hubs in 32 hole.

• Tubeless setup with a floor pump. Astral profiles have a deep center channel that helps the tire mount, and a bead seat sized for easy inflation and a secure fit. Astral says that lets you seat a tubeless tire with a pump at home.
• Extra sealing on the Race hubs. Velocity designed the Race line with cyclocross in mind and gave it improved double-bearing seals for added protection, which suits wheels that spend their lives in mud.

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Mountain in depth

Astral Back Bone Aluminum wheels on Velocity Race Centerlock hubs

Our mountain pick from the Astral and Velocity parts we build with. The Astral Back Bone Aluminum is a hooked aluminum rim, 32mm inside, 20mm deep, about 535 grams in 27.5 inch, sized for about 2.4 to 2.8 inch tires. We lace it to Velocity Race Centerlock hubs in 32 hole.

• Asymmetric gravel and trail rims. Astral's ASYM rims set the spoke holes off center, and it says this improves spoke tension balance by up to 30 percent. Astral credits that design for added stiffness, strength and longevity.
• Fronts made for radial lacing. Velocity designs its front hubs so they can be laced radially where the wheel allows it. It says radial spokes add lateral rigidity and save a little weight.

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Road in depth

Astral Leviathan Touring wheels on Velocity Standard Atb hubs

Our road pick from the Astral and Velocity parts we build with. The Astral Leviathan Touring is a hooked aluminum rim, 20mm inside, 32mm deep, about 515 grams in 700c, sized for about 25 to 32mm tires. We lace it to Velocity Standard Atb hubs in 32 hole.

• Delta shaping on road rims. Astral's road rims borrow the Delta profile from sister brand Rolf Prima. Astral says the added width and sidewall shape reduce wind buffeting and give the tire more support in corners.
• Service Velocity shows you how to do. Pawls in the cassette body carry your power to the wheel, and Velocity suggests inspecting and lubricating them at least once a year. It publishes videos showing how to change the axle and cassette body.

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Questions about these builds

Which Astral rim should I build on Velocity hubs?

For gravel, the Wanderlust Aluminum (24mm inside) on Velocity Standard Atb hubs; for mountain, the Back Bone Aluminum (32mm inside) on Velocity Race Centerlock hubs; for road, the Leviathan Touring (20mm inside) on Velocity Standard Atb hubs. Each one opens the builder from its section above, and the cards below cover every Astral rim that fits a Velocity hub.

Track / Road Single Geared

Astral rims on Velocity hubs for track and single-speed road bikes

Each card opens our custom wheel builder with the rims and hubs for a wheelset already picked, on the Velocity hub our customers choose most with that rim. The builder offers every Velocity hub that fits, and you choose the colors, spokes and the rest.

Astral Veil 4 Carbon on Velocity Race Road20mm inside · 42mm deep · 24 hole · hookedStart building this pair →Astral Veil 6 Carbon on Velocity Race Road20mm inside · 60mm deep · 24 hole · hookedStart building this pair →

Mountain Bike

Astral rims on Velocity hubs for mountain bikes

Each card opens our custom wheel builder with the rims and hubs for a wheelset already picked, on the Velocity hub our customers choose most with that rim. The builder offers every Velocity hub that fits, and you choose the colors, spokes and the rest.

Astral Back Bone Aluminum on Velocity Race Centerlock32mm inside · 20mm deep · 32 hole · hookedStart building this pair →Astral Back Bone X Carbon on Velocity Race Centerlock30mm inside · 25mm deep · 32 hole · hooklessStart building this pair →Astral Serpentine Aluminum on Velocity Race Centerlock32mm inside · 20mm deep · 32 hole · hookedStart building this pair →