Velocite Hyperdrive Carbon 50mm Disc

£699 Weight 1,477g Depth 50mm Width 21mm internal, 29mm external Hubs Velocite Hyperdrive X, 36t ratchet Spokes Pillar Wing 20

This wheelset is the cheapest and lightest on test while the components and manufacturing quality seem on a par with competitors. The rims feature a modern 21mm-wide internal width, flaring out to 29mm wide externally. The brand’s ‘Hyperdrive X’ alloy hubs spin on stainless steel bearings, but these can be upgraded to ‘high speed’ steel bearings (£20 upcharge), or to ceramic bearings for a £100 premium. Velocite says it offers a crash replacement discount scheme (managed on a case-by-case basis), and sells accompanying maintenance packages for its wheels to UK residents. Set-up was as easy as could be expected. I was able to get my 700 x 28c test tyres over the rim with the final pry of a tyre lever. In fact, when setting one wheel up tubeless, I…

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