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Chromag Wheels with Boyd Hubs
Custom Chromag Wheels on Boyd Hubs
Pick a Chromag rim we carry, put it on a Boyd hub, and we lace and true the wheel by hand in our Georgia shop.
Why build Chromag rims on Boyd hubs:
- Proven: Chromag says the BA30 v2 takes 20 percent more impact than the original at the same weight; Boyd's 36-tooth hubs engage every 5 degrees
- Built to last: Boyd hubs change freehubs by hand and spin on Enduro ABEC-5 bearings; Chromag welds and grinds the seam so the joint is the strongest part of the rim
- Laced and trued by hand, one wheel at a time, in our Georgia shop
- In depth below: BA30 V2 mountain
Build your custom Chromag wheel on Boyd hubs for:
Or start from the Boyd hub you want:
Or pick one of the 2 ready-made pairs below: each opens our custom wheel builder with the Chromag rim and Boyd hub already chosen.
Mountain in depth
Chromag BA30 V2 wheels on Boyd Quest hubs
Our mountain pick from the Chromag and Boyd parts we build with. The Chromag BA30 V2 is a hooked aluminum rim, 30mm inside, 19mm deep, about 640 grams in 29 inch, sized for about 2.3 to 2.6 inch tires. We lace it to Boyd Quest hubs (rear wheel) in 32 hole.
- A bead wall built for rock strikes. Chromag concentrates material in the bead wall, where impacts land, and rounds the outer edge to reduce tire damage under compression. The aim is better dent resistance and tire retention, and fewer pinch flats.
- Five degrees of engagement. The 85 Road and the Quest both turn on 36 teeth and engage every 5 degrees. That cuts the dead spot before the drive catches when you start pedaling again, such as coming out of a corner.
Start building this pair:
Mountain Bike
Chromag rims on Boyd hubs for mountain bikes
Each card opens our custom wheel builder with the rim and hub for a rear wheel already picked, on the Boyd hub our customers choose most with that rim. The builder offers every Boyd hub that fits, and you choose the colors, spokes and the rest.
More about Chromag and Boyd wheels
Why the pairing, specs and FAQ
Custom hand built Chromag wheels on Boyd hubs
Every pair on this page is in our builder today, with a rim and hub that fit each other. We lace each wheel by hand in our Georgia shop: tensioned evenly, trued flat and round, and stress-relieved before it ships. Spoke lengths are calculated from the measured dimensions of your exact rim and hub.
What Chromag rims and Boyd hubs each bring
- A bead wall built for rock strikes. Chromag concentrates material in the bead wall, where impacts land, and rounds the outer edge to reduce tire damage under compression. The aim is better dent resistance and tire retention, and fewer pinch flats.
- A welded and ground seam. Both rims are fusion welded at the joint and then ground smooth, and Chromag says that makes the seam the strongest part of the rim. A full weld also keeps the joint airtight for tubeless.
- Nipple beds angled to the spoke. Chromag's oriented bed lines up each nipple seat with the angle of its spoke. Chromag says this reduces stress on the nipple and spoke, which makes for a stronger wheel.
- Five degrees of engagement. The 85 Road and the Quest both turn on 36 teeth and engage every 5 degrees. That cuts the dead spot before the drive catches when you start pedaling again, such as coming out of a corner.
- Three pawls at a time on the Quest. The Quest has six pawls working in two sets of three on its 36-tooth ring, so three pawls carry the load at each engagement.
- Tool-free changes. Quest end caps and freehub bodies swap by hand, and the 85 Road offers tool-free service with a swappable freehub. A new frame, axle standard or groupset does not have to mean a new hub.
Chromag and Boyd custom wheel questions
Which Boyd hub fits my Chromag rim?
The cards on this page start on the Boyd hub our customers build with each rim most often (Boyd Quest). The builder lists every Boyd hub that fits your rim, in the drillings and brake types that match.
Do you build Chromag rims on other hubs?
Yes. See our Chromag custom wheel page for every hub that fits each Chromag rim, or our Boyd custom wheel page for every rim on a Boyd hub.
Can you build with a Boyd hub or Chromag rim I already own?
Yes. Choose the supply-your-own option in the configurator, ship it to us, and we will lace it into a new wheel with new spokes cut to the right length. You pay for the parts you need and the build labor.
How long will my wheel take?
Build time comes down to parts availability rather than bench time. Your estimated ship date is shown in the configurator before you check out, so you know the date before you pay.
Not sure what to pick? Email info@prowheelbuilder.com (fastest) or leave a voicemail on 470-253-0929. You will be talking to the people who build the wheels.
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