GORILLA SPUN Build Wheel [ASTRAL Outback 20" x SHIMANO Cues]

[MECHANIC'S COMMENT]

ASTRAL Outback is a tough and reliable rim designed for gravel riding, MTB trail riding, and cross-country racing.

The asymmetric (asymmetric/offset) design improves the balance between left and right spoke tension by up to 30%, resulting in a stiffer, more durable, and more stable wheel. This 20-inch model rim accommodates tire widths from 35mm to 67mm (1.35" to 2.6") and can reliably handle the footwork of cargo bikes loaded with luggage or tough small-diameter vehicles pushing through rough terrain.

The long-awaited silver color is now available forSHIMANO CUES hubs covering conventional 11-speed and lower grades. Durability has been greatly improved, making it perfect for small-diametertouring bike builds that require durability, such as the BIKE FRIDAY New World Tourist.

We are excited about the possibilities of Cues, which will free us from the constraints of compatibility and allow us to build more free and imaginative bicycles!

[SPEC]

Wheel size: 20" (ETRTO 406)
Tire type: clincher/tubeless compatible
Brake type: disc brake (center lock)
Axle type: front 100mm QR , rear 135mm QR
Number of spokes: 32H
Compatible cassette: Shimano 7/8/9/ 10/11

[PARTS]

What is a wheel in a bicycle? It is an important part for a bicycle to move forward, and it has a great influence on the appearance of a bicycle, since it is said that "fashion starts from the feet up". Wheels are such a very, very important component. This time, I would like to talk about the way wheels are assembled, not about their performance.

In the world of bicycle wheel assembly, there are two types: "fully assembled" and "hand-assembled.

Complete assembly" means that the wheel manufacturer sends out the wheels as a finished product, and we, store mechanics, rarely have to make major adjustments to them. (Some wheels need to be fine-tuned, and some wheels need to be hand-assembled.) Because of this, some wheels are made for a specific group of people, or for professionals or professional-level riders, and are not made with each individual customer in mind.

This is where Circles' specialty, "hand assembly" comes in.
The advantage of "hand-assembly" is, as the name suggests, that each component of the wheel is selected one by one and assembled by our mechanics to complete the wheel, thus allowing us to create a "wheel" that is just right for the user.