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
This product is not eligible for promotional discount and free shipping. View our shipping info page for estimates
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