Why do I need it?
Despite the growing popularity of disc brake, many people have a favorite rim brake bike, and they're in no hurry to get rid of it. New rim brake wheelsets can be hard to find at a budget price, and scouring the used market for a wheelset always has it's disadvantages. The Prologue 44mm rim brake is the ideal blend of weight, aero gain, and crosswind stability.
Our most popular wheel since 2015, the 44mm depth now has a version designed for the Prologue series for an unrivaled price to performance ratio. At just 1605 grams this wheelset is equally at home on a mountain road, flying along the coast, or hammering your local group ride. If you need one wheelset to do it all, the carbon Prologue 44mm clincher is the wheelset for you.
This handcrafted wheel is laced with double-butted j-bend spokes and brass nipples. Radial Front and two cross lacing pattern built to withstand high-torque loads, and a 44mm rim depth combines low weight with aerodynamic gains. This wheel spins BOYD Skyuka rim hubs that feature 10 degrees of engagement and is compatible with Shimano and Sram cassettes. This rim brake specific wheelset weighs in at 1605g and is for every day and every road.
Skyuka Hubs
The Skyuka hubs have durability in mind. While this can add a few grams over the Quest hubs, the Skyuka hubs have unbeatable torque handling with 4 pawl engaging simultaneously on 36 teeth (which gives a quick 10 degrees of engagement).
Hooked Rim
We know you want to be able to run a variety of tires any any pressure you want. By offering a hooked rim profile you can choose your tire at your pressure and feel secure.
