Boyd Cycling has claimed to reinforce its footing as the go-to for premium wheels at an affordable price with the launch of its new Prologue Series. The Prologue Series introduces three new carbon road wheelsets all priced at just a hair over a grand at US$1050.
The Prologue Series for road includes 28 mm clincher disc, 44 mm clincher disc and 44 mm clincher rim brake options. The rims are manufactured using an automated continuous lay-up process helping to reduce costs by producing rims in mass and then later drilling for spoke count.
Hubs are Boyd Johnson-formulated Skyuka hubs with 10-degree engagement and Abec 3 sealed cartridge bearings. The Skyuka rear hub is available in a Shimano Hyperglide or Sram XDR freehub body and ‘requires no tools to swap between different freehub body standards’.
Boyd notes that ‘despite the merits of modern day hookless rims, the Prologue Series uses a hooked rim profile accommodating the use of any tyre at any pressure.’ Riders are not locked into being ‘forced to ride a certain tyre brand, size, and pressure with fear of tyre blow-offs.’
The Prologue Series 28 mm clincher disc features an 18 mm internal rim with a 24/28 mm spoke count and weighs 1570g. The 44 mm clincher disc with 24/28 spoke count weighs 1675g; and the 44 mm clincher disc also with a 24/28 spoke count weighs 1555g.
All are built using Pillar SR XTRA 1423 spokes with Pillar Double Square Brass nipples. Sold as a wheelset only, each of the new Prologue Series offerings retail for US$1050.
“With carbon being more and more durable, cyclists are looking to ride carbon as an everyday option, through all different styles and speeds of riding,” said a Boyd Cycling spokesperson.
“Carbon is no longer a ‘preserved for race day’ specialty set. Whether people are looking for a budget friendly upgrade over a stock wheelset, or an excellent performing set for everyday use, the Prologue wheels are sure to add the next level of excitement to your ride.”
The US$1050 Prologue Series carbon wheelsets all feature a lifetime warranty and are sold as wheelsets only. Wheels can be ordered online or through Boyd Cycling’s dealer network.
