Last Updated on July 6, 2022 by FAB Jim The Cyclist
I decided I wanted to finally try tubeless with my Surly, so I needed to find some silver tubeless compatible rims. I found the best selection of silver road wheels at Velomine. My Surly ended up being a not Shimano bike so I decided on a wheelset with made in USA Velocity A23 rims, made in Switzerland DT spokes, and made in Italy Miche Primato hubs. Velomine answered all my questions, and these rims have a lot of cool factor. Check them out:
Front
Rear
Specs
Size: 700c
Weight: Front 806 grams Rear 961 grams
Hubs: Miche Primato with adjustable bearings, 8-11 speed Shimano
Front axle: QR 100mm
Rear axle: QR 130mm
Spokes: DT competition 2.0/1.8/2.0
Spoke Count: 32
Tires: clincher or tubeless
Valve: presta
Color: silver
These are some great looking wheels and much lighter than the ones I’m using now. Miche quick releases are also nice. I need to prep these for tubeless and mount my tires still.
Check out Velomine:
Velomine
I will update this post after I get my tires mounted and after getting some miles on.
I second the recommendation of the Velocity A-23. They are taking me coast-to-coast (again). They make an asymmetrical rear rim to reduce the dish and forces on the drive-side spokes.
Good to hear! Do you have the asymmetrical rear rim? I don’t remember seeing it offered with any other rims.
Yes to asymmetrical rear. Hubs are DT Swiss carbon ceramic (because they were on sale and sounded good from description and reviews). Rims were my wheel builder’s recommendation. Spoking pattern was my suggestion and he agreed.
Nice
Looks nice
Velocity wheels are outstanding. I roll a set on the tandem and had a set on my Venge before going full carbon.