The 55mm Road Disc is a performance-inspired disc brake wheelset that thrives at faster speeds. The big brother to the 36mm Road Disc, the 55 is a great option for those who live in flat to rolling terrain and are looking for a disc brake specific wheelset.
With a massive 22mm internal width, the 55mm pairs perfectly with the growing popularity of running 28mm and larger tires on the road. This helps with handling, comfort, and lowering the rolling resistance for those long days in the saddle.
HANDBUILT IN SOUTH CAROLINA
Your wheels deserve the human touch. Our wheelbuilders put the same care into every wheelset that they would their own. Whether you are just riding for fun or winning a national championship, you deserve the confidence in knowing your wheels are built right.
QUEST HUBS
Built on the quick engaging, tool free, durable Quest hubs. This centerlock disc brake hub comes on the heart of every Podium level wheelset.
TUBELESS
Whether you love running tubeless or want to use an inner tube we have you covered. Wheels come pre-taped with tubeless tape and with tubeless valves. Don't want to run tubeless? Simply remove your tubeless valves, the tubeless tapes makes for the best possible rim strip.
OFFSET RIM BED
Boyd Cycling Rims look a little different than other brands. Why is that?
WHAT IS AN OFFSET RIM BED?
Almost all bicycle rims are symetrical. The right and left sides look identical. While there are times this is needed, there are times where the right and left side of the wheel has different forces. This is where an offset rim bed has a major advantage.
DIFFERENCE
The Offset rim will have the nipples sitting away from the center of the rim. This helps balance out the spoke tension between the right and left side. Your offset will face away from the rotor on the front wheel and towards the rotor on the rear wheel.
SPOKE TENSION
Your spoke tension is dictated by the flange spacing. On a symmetrical rim there is a large difference in spoke tension between drive and non-drive side.
Lower non-drive side spoke tension means the nipples can more easily loosen, resulting in more wheel truing. Low spoke tension can also lead to broken spokes as the tension is constantly changing as the wheel rotates.
BENEFITS
The bracing angle (angle at which the spoke enters the rim) is important for wheel stiffness. A larger bracing angle makes a stiffer wheel. By increasing the bracing angle of the drive side, the wheel increases stiffness and becomes more balanced between right and left sides.
Overall this makes a better responding wheel that stays true and will not break spokes. Stand up and sprint and you'll notice the response immediately!
ROAD-SPEED!
If you are fast and want to be even faster the 55's are you weapon of choice. Great for fast flat to rolling events, the 55's excel when the speeds reach 20mph and above.
WHY DO I NEED IT?
If you are spending the majority of your time in your big chain ring and above 18mph, then the aero benefit of the 55mm Road Disc will be very beneficial. This includes people who ride a lot of group rides, do races or events, or even triathlons. A disc brake dedicated wheelset designed for faster speeds in a shape to improve stiffness and the balance of your wheels.
Specs
| Spoke Count |
Front Wheel:
• 24 spoke front
Rear Wheel:
• 28 spoke rear
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| Rim Type |
Tubeless Ready Clincher
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| Wheel Size |
700c
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| Assembly |
Handbuilt
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| Lacing Pattern |
2X both sides front
2X both sides rear
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| Brake Type |
Disc Brake
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| Hubs |
Quest Disc Brake Hubs |
| Bearings |
Enduro Abec-5 LLB/LLU |
| Spokes |
Pillar Wing 20 |
| Nipples |
Pillar DSN double square brass nipple |
| Wheel Weights |
765g front
905g rear
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| External Width |
28mm
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| Internal Width |
22mm
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| Rim Depth |
55mm
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| Spoke Offset |
2.5mm |
| What's Included |
• Tubeless Rim Tape Installed
• Tubeless Valves Installed
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