{"product_id":"analog-built-gravel-bikepacking-wheelset-velocity-aero-rims-bitex-6-bolt-hubs","title":"Analog Built Gravel \/ Bikepacking Wheelset: Velocity Aero Rims \/ Bitex 6 bolt hubs","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere are two types of wheels in this world: the kind that cost as much as a nice used Subaru and sound like an aggressive swarm of robot hornets, and the kind you actually want to take into the woods. These are the latter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_039b98c36b50e40f\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel tutor-markdown-rendering enable-updated-hr-color preserve-whitespaces-in-response\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe hand build these wheels right here at Analog because we believe a wheelset shouldn’t be a disposable item. We skipped the carbon fiber, which makes a sad, expensive crunch noise when you inevitably smack a piece of hidden Vermont granite and opted for an alloy build that punches way above its weight class in both durability and dollars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Hubs: Bitex MTF and MTR (6-Bolt)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBitex hubs are the unsung, bluecollar heroes of the bike industry. They don't have a marketing budget or a flashy anodized pedigree, but they have fantastic engagement, incredibly durable bearings, and an anti-bite strip on the HG freehub body so your cassette doesn't chew it up. We went with 6-bolt because Centerlock is a solution desperately looking for a problem, and you can actually find a T25 Torx wrench at a rural hardware store. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Rims: Velocity Aero \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eVelocity still makes rims stateside. All of their rims are good, no BS rims. The Aero was developed specifically for the rigors of bike packing and gravel riding, using a tougher than usual (and more expensive) aluminum alloy to resist dents.  They features a nice, wide 28 mm (23 mm inner width) profile that beautifully plumps up your favorite adventure tires, letting you run lower pressures without the tire squirming around like an anxious dog in a bathtub. They’re tough, they set up tubeless beautifully, and they look classy doing it.  Ideal for tires between 35mm and 54mm aka 2.2\". \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Build\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaced up by Mark here in the shop basement. We tension them, stress-relieve them, and use brass nipples and Pillar’s perfect quad butted spokes for low weight and high durability  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy these if you want to put wheels on your bike and then completely forget about them while you look at some cool moss and eat snacks in the woods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe 20 grit:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHubs:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBitex MTF (Front) \/ MTR (Rear) - 6-Bolt Disc (Freehub body options: Shimano 11 speed HG, Shimano Microspline, SRAM XD) 100mm x 12mm front hub and 142mm x 12mm rear hub.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWant them built as quick release hubs or with a 15mm front axle? Just say so in the order comments  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRims:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Velocity Aero Aluminum\u003c\/span\u003e Rims (Silver or Black, 29\" or 27.5\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuild:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHandbuilt by Analog Cycles, laced with shop favorite Pillar Quad Butted spokes and brass nipples.  We finish the rims with Discord Tubeless Rim Tape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVibe:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUnpretentious, reliable, and ready to get gnar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Analog Cycles","offers":[{"title":"Shimano Hyperglide 7 thru 11 speed \/ 650b \/ 27.5\"","offer_id":49015737581800,"sku":null,"price":946.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Shimano Hyperglide 7 thru 11 speed \/ 700c \/ 29\"","offer_id":49015737614568,"sku":null,"price":946.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Shimano Microspline \/ 650b \/ 27.5\"","offer_id":49015737647336,"sku":null,"price":966.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Shimano Microspline \/ 700c \/ 29\"","offer_id":49015737680104,"sku":null,"price":966.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SRAM XDR \/ 650b \/ 27.5\"","offer_id":49015737712872,"sku":null,"price":966.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SRAM XDR \/ 700c \/ 29\"","offer_id":49015737745640,"sku":null,"price":966.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/0209\/8865\/files\/DSCF2067_279a0cfa-9a8a-4361-ab37-2b47fb4090ee.jpg?v=1788555480","url":"https:\/\/analogcycles.com\/products\/analog-built-gravel-bikepacking-wheelset-velocity-aero-rims-bitex-6-bolt-hubs","provider":"Analog Cycles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}