GORILLA SPUN Build Wheel [VELOCITY A23 x CYCROC Large Flange Track Hub]

[MECHANIC'S COMMENT]

We have paired the A23 rim from VELOCITY—a brand committed to Made-in-USA quality, manufacturing a diverse range of rims to suit every individual riding style—with the Large Flange Hub from CYCROC, which offers a great balance of rotation, weight, and design at a reasonable price point.

The aero-profile rim is suitable for 23-35mm wide tires, making it versatile for a wide range of scenes, from street riding to off-road and track cross.

[SPEC]

Tire: 700c (ETRTO 622)
Tire Type: Clincher, Tubeless Convertible
Brake Type: Rim Brake
Valve Type: Presta
Axle Type: Front 100x9mm, Rear 130x10mm
Spoke Count: 28H
Cassette Compatibility: Fixed/Free Flip-flop
Weight: Front / Rear

[PARTS]

What exactly is a bicycle wheel? It’s a vital component for moving the bike forward, and as they say, "fashion starts at your feet," meaning it has a huge impact on the bike's appearance. This is such a critical part: the "wheel." This time, I’d like to talk not about performance, but about how wheels are built.

In the world of bicycle wheels, there are two types: "factory-built" and "hand-built."

"Factory-built" refers to wheels that manufacturers ship out as finished products. As shop mechanics, we typically don't need to do much adjustment to them (though minor adjustments are often necessary, and some wheels simply require a mechanic's touch to be usable). Because of how they are produced, they are often adjusted for the general public or for professional/semi-pro use, and they aren't built with the individual rider in mind.

That is where "hand-building," a specialty here at Circles, comes in.

The advantage of "hand-building"—as the name implies—is that by selecting the components one by one and having us, the mechanics, assemble and finish them, we can build a wheel that is the perfect fit for the rider.