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Spank Wheels with Boyd Hubs
Custom Spank Wheels on Boyd Hubs
Pick a Spank rim we carry, put it on a Boyd hub, and we lace and true the wheel by hand in our Georgia shop.
Why build Spank rims on Boyd hubs:
- Made by specialists: Spank rims made in Spank's own factory, Fratelli Industries
- Proven: Spank's Vibrocore damps trail vibration and raises fatigue life; 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; Spank shotpeens the surface rather than machining metal away
- Laced and trued by hand, one wheel at a time, in our Georgia shop
- In depth below: Spike Race 33 gravel · 359 Spike Vibracore mountain
Build your custom Spank wheel on Boyd hubs for:
Or start from the Boyd hub you want:
Or pick one of the 5 ready-made pairs below: each opens our custom wheel builder with the Spank rim and Boyd hub already chosen.
Gravel in depth
Spank Spike Race 33 wheels on Boyd Quest hubs
Our gravel pick from the Spank and Boyd parts we build with. The Spank Spike Race 33 is a hooked aluminum rim, 28mm inside, 22mm deep, sized for about 40mm to 2.2 inch tires. We lace it to Boyd Quest hubs (rear wheel) in 32 hole.
- Bead Bite. This is Spank's patented anti-burp design at the bead. It is there to keep the tire in place and hold pressure, including at lower pressures.
- Centerlock rotors on the Quest. One central lockring holds the rotor instead of six small bolts. Boyd chose it because the rotor goes on faster and there are no bolts to torque one by one.
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Mountain in depth
Spank 359 Spike Vibracore wheels on Boyd Quest hubs
Our mountain pick from the Spank and Boyd parts we build with. The Spank 359 Spike Vibracore is a hooked aluminum rim, 30.5mm inside, 19mm deep, about 610 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.
- Sacred Geometry on the 369. A hollow bead wall improves lateral and vertical strength, Spank says, and its extra width reduces pinch flats and raises impact resistance. The 369 is 39mm outside on the same 30.5mm inner width as the 359.
- 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.
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Questions about these builds
Which Spank rim should I build on Boyd hubs?
For gravel, the Spike Race 33 (28mm inside) on Boyd Quest hubs; for mountain, the 359 Spike Vibracore (30.5mm inside) on Boyd Quest hubs. Each one opens the builder from its section above, and the cards below cover every Spank rim that fits a Boyd hub.
Road / Cross / Gravel
Spank rims on Boyd hubs for road, cross and gravel 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.
Mountain Bike
Spank rims on Boyd hubs for mountain bikes
Each card opens our custom wheel builder with the rims and hubs for a wheelset 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.
Spank 359 Spike Vibracore on Boyd Quest30.5mm inside · 19mm deep · 32 hole · hooked · rear wheelStart building this pair →
Spank 359 Spike on Boyd Quest30.5mm inside · 19mm deep · 28 hole · hookedStart building this pair →
Spank 369 Spike on Boyd Quest30.5mm inside · 19mm deep · 32 hole · hooked · rear wheelStart building this pair →
Spank 369 Spike Vibracore on Boyd Quest30.5mm inside · 19mm deep · 32 hole · hooked · rear wheelStart building this pair →More about Spank and Boyd wheels
Why the pairing, specs and FAQ
Custom hand built Spank 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 Spank rims and Boyd hubs each bring
- A low, radially compliant section. The 359 and 369 stand 19mm tall and are meant to give a little under load. Spank says that improves traction over bumps and chatter and reduces harsh feedback, while the wide shape holds lateral stiffness.
- Vibrocore in the inner well. On the Vibrocore versions, Spank injects Vibrocore into the rim's inner well. Spank says this cuts vibration reaching the suspension and rider, adds torsional strength and increases fatigue life.
- OohBah rim center. Spank corrugates the center of the rim, which it says adds strength and rigidity. That lets the rim be wider without adding material.
- 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.
Spank and Boyd custom wheel questions
Which Boyd hub fits my Spank 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 Spank rims on other hubs?
Yes. See our Spank custom wheel page for every hub that fits each Spank rim, or our Boyd custom wheel page for every rim on a Boyd hub.
Can you build with a Boyd hub or Spank 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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