The wheelset on my Clem is built from the previous generation VO touring hubs (same manufacturer?) laced to Cliffhangers. I've run 2.35 G-One speeds and 55mm Antelope hills on them and both tires set up very easily tubeless using velocity rim tape.
I'm really happy with the hubs- they feel really smooth and have minimal resistance when spinning them in the stand. I'd rate the free hub as medium loudness. It's not a hub noise that I would "notice" as being unusually loud if that makes sense. No high pitched buzz or anything that makes you focus on it. But it's definitely not Shimano quiet. I did quiet it down some using some Dumonde Tech free hub grease but the effect wore off and I stopped reapplying it as the hub noise doesn't really bother me. Hubs have been problem free for 3 years of Seattle commuting/light touring and off-road riding. The free hub is incredibly easy to service and the bearings are easy to access too (though I haven't had to replace them). All in all I think it's a great value for a nice looking, no nonsense hub. Can't argue with the quality of White, but if you're looking for a lower price point the VO may be a great option. If I needed another 135 qr wheelset, I'd choose these hubs again, especially with the excellent customer support that I've had from VO in the past. On Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 8:47:47 PM UTC-8 Hugh Smitham wrote: > Hi Michael, > > Here are the specs for the Cliffhangers and A23's. You'll notice the A23's > optimal max tire width is 35mm > > https://www.velocityusa.com/product/rims/cliffhanger-584 > > And the cliffhanger optimal tire widths are between 45mm and 65mm the > schwabe g1's are 2.25 or approximately 56 mm. > > https://www.velocityusa.com/product/rims/cliffhanger-584 > > I imagine your going to run a narrower tire? > > Best Regards, > > Hugh > > On Wed, Feb 3, 2021, 8:33 PM velomann <velo...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Velocity A-23 rims come in silver, are tubeless compatible, and have a >> brake track. >> I have a pir I'm going to build up for my Sam as soon as I track down the >> right hubs. >> >> Mike M >> >> On Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 5:32:18 PM UTC-8 Hugh Smitham wrote: >> >>> So as not to offend any long-term members on this list I did first do a >>> search and did not find an answer to my question? I believe back in 2018 >>> William Henderson in PDX after an accident had a wheel set built with the >>> same hubs I'm considering, if he could chime in that would be excellent. >>> >>> On with the question, >>> >>> Does anybody have experience with the Velo Orange Grand Cru 135mm QR >>> Shimano hub? Specifically, has it held up over time? How does it feel? Does >>> it spin freely? How does it sound? Meaning is it silent or does it have a >>> loud ratcheting noise? What were your initial impressions of the build >>> quality and then later impressions. >>> >>> It's my aesthetic, I just see my new to me Atlantis built with silver >>> shiny hubs otherwise I'd build my new wheels with a DT Swiss 350 rear hub >>> and be done. I'm considering a White Industries hub but that's close to >>> $200 more over the VO hub. Just debating whether the extra $$ is worth it? >>> >>> I'm going with the Velocity Cliffhangers, wish they came in silver :( >>> Planning on running schwabe g ones in 2.25" evolutions for cush and speed. >>> If you have a recommendation on rims that will allow for tubeless, decent >>> tire profile in silver please lmk. FYI not going with the HED Belgian rims >>> at $165 nope! >>> >>> I'm also looking for the Riv stem shifters currently out of stock on the >>> Riv Hq site. If anyone has a pair that they're willing to part with let me >>> know? >>> >>> Best Regards, >>> >>> Hugh in Sunny SoCal Los Angeles to be exact. >>> >>> Since I'm honorable and might as well ask another question. I plan on >>> running aluminum albatross bars any recommendations for grips. My >>> preference is a easily removed grip like the Ergon which I have. Is there >>> an esi like grip that's removes simply? >>> >> -- >> > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the >> Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> To unsubscribe from this topic, visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/b8W1k4G1UUc/unsubscribe >> . >> To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to >> rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. >> > To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/fbf2c16a-a744-4c77-9227-59306f8e8e0dn%40googlegroups.com >> >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/fbf2c16a-a744-4c77-9227-59306f8e8e0dn%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >> . >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/03a3bafd-73a2-400a-9f6b-731f05bf5501n%40googlegroups.com.
