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Velo Orange Wheels with Boyd Hubs
Custom Velo Orange Wheels on Boyd Hubs
Pick a Velo Orange rim we carry, put it on a Boyd hub, and we lace and true the wheel by hand in our Georgia shop.
Why build Velo Orange rims on Boyd hubs:
- Proven: Velo Orange publishes the spoke tension limits for its rims; 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
- Laced and trued by hand, one wheel at a time, in our Georgia shop
- In depth below: Orbital gravel · Voyager road
Build your custom Velo Orange wheel on Boyd hubs for:
Or start from the Boyd hub you want:
Or pick one of the 3 ready-made pairs below: each opens our custom wheel builder with the Velo Orange rim and Boyd hub already chosen.
Gravel in depth
Velo Orange Orbital wheels on Boyd Quest hubs
Our gravel pick from the Velo Orange and Boyd 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 Boyd Quest 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.
- 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.
Start building this pair:
Road in depth
Velo Orange Voyager wheels on Boyd Quest hubs
Our road pick from the Velo Orange and Boyd parts we build with. The Velo Orange Voyager is a hooked aluminum rim, 22.1mm inside, 19mm deep, about 638 grams in 700c, sized for about 28 to 38mm tires. We lace it to Boyd Quest hubs (rear wheel) in 32 hole.
- Published tension limits. Velo Orange recommends 110 kgf on the Voyager and 90 to 110 kgf on the Enterprise, and says not to exceed 115 kgf on either. Those numbers tell a builder how hard each rim can be tensioned.
- 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:
Questions about these builds
Which Velo Orange rim should I build on Boyd hubs?
For gravel, the Orbital (27mm inside) on Boyd Quest hubs; for road, the Voyager (22.1mm inside) on Boyd Quest hubs. Each one opens the builder from its section above, and the cards below cover every Velo Orange rim that fits a Boyd hub.
Road / Time Trial / Tri
Velo Orange rims on Boyd 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 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.
Road / Cross / Gravel
Velo Orange rims on Boyd 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 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 Velo Orange and Boyd wheels
Why the pairing, specs and FAQ
Custom hand built Velo Orange 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 Velo Orange rims and Boyd 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.
- 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.
Velo Orange and Boyd custom wheel questions
Which Boyd hub fits my Velo Orange rim?
The cards on this page start on the Boyd hub our customers build with each rim most often (Boyd 85 Road, Boyd Quest). The builder lists every Boyd 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 Boyd custom wheel page for every rim on a Boyd hub.
Can you build with a Boyd 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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