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VELO ORANGE Orbit Disc Rear Wheel

VELO ORANGE Orbit Disc Rear Wheel

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The VELO ORANGE Orbit Disc Rear Wheel is a high-quality, durable rear wheel designed for disc brake gravel, touring, commuting and randonneuring bikes. Built for riders who value reliability and long-term performance, the Orbit is hand-laced and tensioned in the USA using the VELO ORANGE Chronos Hub and Orbital Rim

Designed to handle the demands of everyday riding and longer adventures, this is a dependable rear wheel for riders who want their bike to keep rolling wherever the route leads

Built for Gravel, Touring & Adventure

The Orbit Disc Rear Wheel is designed specifically with practical, adventure-focused cycling in mind. Its durable construction makes it well suited to bikes used for:

  • Gravel riding
  • Bicycle touring
  • Randonneuring
  • Commuting
  • Bikepacking and adventure riding
  • Long-distance cycling
  • Everyday utility riding

Whether you're carrying bags on a multi-day tour or simply looking for a dependable rear wheel for your daily ride, the Orbit is built with durability in mind

VELO ORANGE Chronos Hub & Orbital Rim

At the heart of the Orbit rear wheel is the combination of the VELO ORANGE Chronos Hub and Orbital Rim

The wheel is laced and tensioned by hand in the USA, helping create a carefully built wheel designed to stand up to the demands of real-world cycling

The result is a wheel that prioritises strength, reliability and serviceability — exactly what you want from a rear wheel destined for gravel roads, loaded touring and long-distance adventures

A Rear Wheel Built to Last

Rear wheels experience significant loads, particularly when you're carrying luggage, riding rough surfaces or putting in long days on the bike. The VELO ORANGE Orbit has been designed with these demands in mind

Its robust construction makes it an excellent choice for riders looking for a durable disc brake rear wheel for adventure-oriented and utility-focused bicycles

Ideal for Custom & Practical Bike Builds

The Orbit Disc Rear Wheel fits naturally into a wide range of bicycle builds, including:

Gravel bikes: A dependable foundation for mixed-surface adventures

Touring bikes: Built with loaded riding and long-distance reliability in mind

Randonneuring bikes: A strong choice for riders spending long hours in the saddle

Commuter bikes: Practical, durable construction for everyday riding

Adventure bikes: Ready for rougher roads, longer distances and whatever you find along the way

Why Choose the VELO ORANGE Orbit Rear Wheel?

The VELO ORANGE Orbit Disc Rear Wheel is for cyclists who want a high-quality, dependable wheel built for real riding. Combining the Chronos Hub and Orbital Rim with careful hand building in the USA, it offers a strong foundation for gravel bikes, touring bikes, commuters and randonneuring machines

Built to explore. Built to carry. Built to stand

Specifications: 

  • Components: Chronos Rear Hub laced to our Orbital Rim using stainless steel double butted (1.8/2.0) 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)
  • Tyre Sizing: Good for tyres between 45mm to 2.5"
  • Tubeless Compatibility: Yes
  • Number of spokes: 28
  • Weight: 981g (700c)
  • Rotor needed: 6 Bolt
  • Freehub body: Shimano HG

Please note that we do not accept change of mind returns on this product. For more info please read our full returns policy

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