Hi, I wanted to ask how the following wheel(s) would hold up to touring.
I know the rear isn't 36H, but they are hand laced/tensioned in US.
For reference I weigh <75kg, and don't envision carrying more than 2 rear pannier + rack at rear. Currently riding on a Pass Hunter frame.
Thank you & safe journeys.
Specs
Components: Disc Rear Hub laced to our Voyager Rim using stainless steel double butted (1.8/2.0) Sapim Race spokes
Rear Spacing: 135mm QR or 142mm, 12mm Thru-Axle (replaceable endcaps included)
Compatibility: 11 speed compatible, you can also use 8-10 with a spacer (not included)
Tire Sizing: Good for tires between 38 mm to 2.4"
Tubeless Compatibility: Yes
Number of spokes: 32 hole
Weight: 1135g for 650b
https://velo-orange.com/collections/wheels-1/products/voyager-disc-rear-wheel
https://velo-orange.com/collections/wheels-1/products/voyager-disc-front-wheel
by bosun120
1 Comment
When I got into bicycle travel just over a decade ago, maximum high spoke count was common advice. But things have changed. For people who weigh as little as you, who are going to be riding with the more streamlined setup popular today (instead of the kitchen-sink four-pannier + rack pack setup of traditional touring), I would trust 32 spokes provided that the rims and spokes are quality ones like Sapim Race, and the wheels are hand-trued by a wheelbuilder who is known and respected in the community.
That said, I would prefer a rim that is advertised as compatible up to 2.6″ tires, since 2.6″ is the width that unlocks virtually all the popular long-haul routes. Your current Pass Hunter frame and fork wouldn’t clear 2.6″, but can you get a rim that would both fit that frame and be future-proof?