Originally Posted by
HendersonD
Budget?
Originally Posted by
HendersonD
The current wheels use a freehub that makes a ratcheting noise when coasting. I prefer a silent hub when coasting so I have been looking at Onyx, either MTB or Vesper
Not all ratchet freehubs are loud. DT Swiss 350 and Mavic ID360 ratchet freehubs are relatively quiet. An MTB freehub may not work for a Trek Checkpoint which comes with wheels laced to a road freehub.
Originally Posted by
HendersonD
The current wheels are not carbon, I want to make the jump to carbon wheels. I do not race so I am thinking about a shallow or mid section wheel
I will be doing some credit card touring staying in hotels so I will be carrying some gear. I need wheels that can take a bit of gear weight in panniers or frame bags. I am 6'2" and weigh 195 pounds
I have the Roval Terra CL wheels (
Roval Terra CL Wheelset - Tubeless - Components) on my gravel bike. They are excellent wheels for this price. They are shallow (and thus light) and have hooked rims which are compatible with more tires than a hookless rim, an advantage if you destroy a tire while on tour. Their system weight limit is 275 lbs. You and your bike are about 215 lbs. Hopefully you are carrying well below 60 lbs. of cargo on tour.
Originally Posted by
HendersonD
Not sure what tires to use with a new set of wheels but I will be running tubeless. Most of my riding is on the road with only about 20% on gravel. If there are tires you would recommend, let me know
Hard to make a recommendation without knowing how gnarly the gravel sections are and your bike handling skills. I have almost none and so I need small knobs even for relatively tame gravel paths.