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Velo Orange Wheels with Bitex Hubs
Custom Velo Orange Wheels on Bitex Hubs
Pick a Velo Orange rim we carry, put it on a Bitex hub, and we lace and true the wheel by hand in our Georgia shop.
Why build Velo Orange rims on Bitex hubs:
- Made by specialists: Bitex hubs made in Bitex's family factory in Taichung, Taiwan
- Proven: Velo Orange publishes the spoke tension limits for its rims; Bitex patented the hardened Gouge Guard splines that stop cassettes biting the freehub
- Built to last: Bitex freehubs and axle ends swap to follow your next drivetrain or frame
- Laced and trued by hand, one wheel at a time, in our Georgia shop
- In depth below: Orbital gravel · Enterprise road
Build your custom Velo Orange wheel on Bitex hubs for:
Or start from the Bitex hub you want:
BX 106 Centerlock→BX 211 6-bolt→BX 212 Centerlock→MTR 6-bolt, rear only→MTF 6-bolt, front only→FB MTF 6-bolt, front only→RAR 12, rear only→
Or pick one of the 3 ready-made pairs below: each opens our custom wheel builder with the Velo Orange rim and Bitex hub already chosen.
Gravel in depth
Velo Orange Orbital wheels on Bitex BX 106 hubs
Our gravel pick from the Velo Orange and Bitex parts we build with. The Velo Orange Orbital is a hooked aluminum rim, 27mm inside, 19mm deep, about 447 grams in 700c, sized for about 40mm to 2.2 inch tires. We lace it to Bitex BX 106 hubs in 28 hole.
- The Orbital for big tires. A 27mm internal width supports 45mm to 2.5 inch tires, and Velo Orange says that lets you run lower pressures without tire squirm. It is disc only and comes in sizes from 20 inch to 32 inch.
- Axle ends that convert. Bitex lists quick release and 12mm thru-axle options on models like the MTR, and shows the axle and end cap changes in its videos. If your next frame uses a different standard, the wheel may be able to follow it.
Start building this pair:
Road in depth
Velo Orange Enterprise wheels on Bitex RAR 12 hubs
Our road pick from the Velo Orange and Bitex parts we build with. The Velo Orange Enterprise is a hooked aluminum rim, 16.3mm inside, 18mm deep, about 530 grams in 700c, sized for about 23 to 28mm tires. We lace it to Bitex RAR 12 hubs (rear wheel) in 32 hole.
- The Enterprise in 700c and 27 inch. It fits 25 to 38mm tires. Velo Orange is dropping eyelets as stock turns over: the 700c no longer has them, and the 27 inch keeps stainless eyelets until current stock runs out.
- Alloy or steel axle. On the 142mm MTR rear, Bitex lists a 35.7g alloy axle and an 84g steel one, so a rider can choose between saving weight and a heavier steel part.
Start building this pair:
Questions about these builds
Which Velo Orange rim should I build on Bitex hubs?
For gravel, the Orbital (27mm inside) on Bitex BX 106 hubs; for road, the Enterprise (16.3mm inside) on Bitex RAR 12 hubs. Each one opens the builder from its section above, and the cards below cover every Velo Orange rim that fits a Bitex hub.
Road / Time Trial / Tri
Velo Orange rims on Bitex hubs for road, time trial and tri bikes
Each card opens our custom wheel builder with the rim and hub for a rear wheel already picked, on the Bitex hub our customers choose most with that rim. The builder offers every Bitex hub that fits, and you choose the colors, spokes and the rest.
Road / Cross / Gravel
Velo Orange rims on Bitex hubs for road, cross and gravel bikes
Each card opens our custom wheel builder with the rims and hubs for a wheelset already picked, on the Bitex hub our customers choose most with that rim. The builder offers every Bitex hub that fits, and you choose the colors, spokes and the rest.
More about Velo Orange and Bitex wheels
Why the pairing, specs and FAQ
Custom hand built Velo Orange wheels on Bitex 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 Velo Orange rims and Bitex hubs each bring
- A polished box section. The Voyager and Enterprise use a classic box section shape with a high polish, which suits a traditional bike.
- One rim for rim or disc brakes. The double wall Voyager is rated for both and takes 38mm to 2.4 inch tires, so a tourer or commuter does not have to commit to one brake type.
- Tubeless with a tire note. The Voyager is tubeless compatible, but its tight tolerances mean Velo Orange recommends folding bead tires only. The Enterprise is not tubeless, so it runs a tube.
- Gouge Guard on the freehub. Steel cassette cogs tend to bite notches into an aluminum freehub, and those notches make the cassette hard to remove. Bitex patented three small hardened stainless splines that take that pressure instead, and it is the Anti-Bite label on our Shimano HG driver choice.
- Six pawls in two sets. Bitex's patented freehub splits its pawls into two groups of three that take turns meeting the ratchet teeth, so the gap between engagement points is half what it would be. The company says the larger pawls also carry more load.
- A freehub you can change later. Each model lists its own freehub bodies, such as Shimano, Campagnolo, XDR or XD, and Bitex publishes videos showing how to swap one. Moving to a new drivetrain can mean a new freehub body and not a new hub.
Velo Orange and Bitex custom wheel questions
Which Bitex hub fits my Velo Orange rim?
The cards on this page start on the Bitex hub our customers build with each rim most often (Bitex RAR 12, Bitex BX 211, Bitex BX 106). The builder lists every Bitex hub that fits your rim, in the drillings and brake types that match.
Do you build Velo Orange rims on other hubs?
Yes. See our Velo Orange custom wheel page for every hub that fits each Velo Orange rim, or our Bitex custom wheel page for every rim on a Bitex hub.
Can you build with a Bitex hub or Velo Orange 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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