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Velo Orange Wheels with Paul Hubs
Custom Velo Orange Wheels on Paul Hubs
Pick a Velo Orange rim we carry, put it on a Paul hub, and we lace and true the wheel by hand in our Georgia shop.
Why build Velo Orange rims on Paul hubs:
- Made by specialists: Paul hubs machined in Chico, California
- Proven: Velo Orange publishes the spoke tension limits for its rims; Paul made the first purpose-built single speed mountain bike hub in 1996
- Built to last: Paul's sealed bearings are user adjustable
- 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 Paul hubs for:
Or start from the Paul hub you want:
FHub 6-bolt, front only→Single Speed 6-bolt, rear only→Track High Flange→Single Speed Rim Brake, rear only→FHub Rim Brake, front only→
Or pick one of the 3 ready-made pairs below: each opens our custom wheel builder with the Velo Orange rim and Paul hub already chosen.
Gravel in depth
Velo Orange Orbital wheels on Paul FHub Disc hubs
Our gravel pick from the Velo Orange and Paul 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 Paul FHub Disc hubs (front wheel) 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.
- Less stress at the spoke head. Spoke holes are chamfered, and on the WORD the flanges are canted toward the rim. Paul does this to reduce stress on the head and elbow of each spoke.
Start building this pair:
Road in depth
Velo Orange Voyager wheels on Paul FHub Disc hubs
Our road pick from the Velo Orange and Paul 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 Paul FHub Disc hubs (front 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.
- High Flange hubs cut from solid bar. Paul machines them in Chico, California from three inch round bar through four machining processes. The 65mm flanges have six window cutouts to save weight, and the rear comes fixed or flip-flop with a stainless lockring.
Start building this pair:
Questions about these builds
Which Velo Orange rim should I build on Paul hubs?
For gravel, the Orbital (27mm inside) on Paul FHub Disc hubs; for road, the Voyager (22.1mm inside) on Paul FHub Disc hubs. Each one opens the builder from its section above, and the cards below cover every Velo Orange rim that fits a Paul hub.
Road / Cross / Gravel
Velo Orange rims on Paul hubs for road, cross and gravel bikes
Each card opens our custom wheel builder with the rim and hub for a front wheel already picked, on the Paul hub our customers choose most with that rim. The builder offers every Paul hub that fits, and you choose the colors, spokes and the rest.
Track / Road Single Geared
Velo Orange rims on Paul 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 Paul hub our customers choose most with that rim. The builder offers every Paul hub that fits, and you choose the colors, spokes and the rest.
From our truing stand
Velo Orange wheels on Paul hubs we’ve built
Wheels we have built with Velo Orange rims and Paul hubs.
More about Velo Orange and Paul wheels
Why the pairing, specs and FAQ
Custom hand built Velo Orange wheels on Paul 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 Paul 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.
- The hub that started single speed mountain bikes. Paul introduced the Wacky One-Speed Rear Device in 1996 and calls it the first purpose-built single speed mountain bike hub. Paul says its 52mm chainline is a standard that continues today.
- A rear wheel with no dish. On the WORD, Paul spread the flanges as far as it could while leaving room for freewheel threads. Both sides of the wheel can then be built alike, which Paul says makes a strong dishless wheel.
- An axle that runs from dropout to dropout. The disc hubs use an interchangeable 7075 aluminum axle in quick release, bolt-on or thru axle form, not end caps that can fall off when the wheel comes out. Change forks later and you change the axle, not the hub.
Velo Orange and Paul custom wheel questions
Which Paul hub fits my Velo Orange rim?
The cards on this page start on the Paul hub our customers build with each rim most often (Paul FHub Disc, Paul Track High Flange). The builder lists every Paul 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 Paul custom wheel page for every rim on a Paul hub.
Can you build with a Paul 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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