Why do I need it?
Shave up to two pounds on your bike compared to a stock OEM set, while increasing your durability.
When Boyd Cycling introduced the Jocassee as a 650b gravel wheelset in 2017, it was in a very unique position. 650b for gravel was in its infancy. Most people were running 32 to 35mm tires for gravel rides. Fast forward a few short years later and almost all gravel bikes have the ability to run both 700c and 650b tire sizes. While 700c remains the overwhelming favorite, the ability to have a dual purpose bicycle is a large attraction for people buying a new gravel bike. If you are experiencing toe-overlap with your current setup, want to have more comfort on your rides and looking for the ultimate responsive feel in sand, gravel, or broken path, the Jocassee 650B is your next wheel.
The Jocassee is (of course) tubeless compatible and features a hookless rim, perfect for running high volume / low pressure tires. The spoke nipples are offset by 2.8mm which allows for more even spoke tension between right and left side of the wheel. This makes for a wheel that holds tension better and prevents broken spokes. However, in the event a wheel ever does need to be trued, the Jocassees are built with easy to adjust external nipples and feature J-Bend spokes.
The Jocassees are built on the highly rated Quest hubs. Weighing in at 120 grams front and 245 grams rear, the Quest features a centerlock design, quick 5 degree engagement, tool free hub assembly and service, and the ability to swap between all end cap options and all drivers (Shimano Hyperglide and Microspline, Sram XDR, Campy and Campy N3W). The Quest hubs come with Enduro Abec 5 LLU/LLB bearings.
BEHIND THE NAME: JOCASSEE
Jocassee is a heritage preserve in the Northwest corner of South Carolina. Containing over 100 miles of gravel roads, Jocassee is a favorite of cyclists looking for a very difficult gravel ride. Founder, Boyd Johnson, started riding in Jocassee on a road bike with 25mm tires in the early 2010s (not highly recommended at all!). Over time gravel started to emerge as a discipline, people migrated to cyclocross bikes, followed by gravel specific bikes.
Quest Hubs
Simple, quick engagement, lightweight, durable. Is there anything else you need from a hub?
- Featuring top of the line Enduro Abec 5 bearings
- Centerlock Mount for simpler disc brake mounting
- 5 degree quick engagement
- Tool free service and parts swapping
- Multiple drivers available
Find out why the Quest hubs have been a customer favorite for years
Do it all
Worry about your kids, worry about your job, don't worry about your wheels! No matter what ride you have planned, the Jocassee wheels will handle it. Are you out on a gravel road and see some singletrack? Don't worry, just go ride it! You can even throw some supple 40mm slick tires on and use these for road and all-road riding.