I am looking at getting a second wheelset for gravel riding. The wheelset I have on my bike right now is more for road/light off-road for riding back and forth to work. I would like to have a wider tire with a beefier tread for gravel riding and would rather get a second wheelset instead of swapping tires.
The 2 wheelsets I am looking at are the Boyd CCC wheels and the Astral Outback w/ Approach hubs. Just wondering if anyone on here has either wheelset and what they think about them.
The only difference I really see when looking at the specs is the freewheel.
Boyd - 6 pawl, 36 point of engagement Astral - 3 pawl, 48 point of engagement
I have the Astral Wanderlust with Approach hubs. Great set of wheels..bombproof. the hub is essentially a white industries hub with a steel freehub instead of Ti. They ride great, and haven't had an issue at all with them over a few thousand miles. I would take the outbacks anyday over the Boyds.
