Jocassee 700c Front Wheel
What is it? NEW in 2021!Wider and lighter Jocassee Jocassee now available in 700c-- Designed for high volume tires and adventurous riding 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. 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. Throw in our Quest centerlock hubs, Pillar Wing 20 spokes, external nipples and you have the ideal gravel wheel set, built to withstand your hardest rides on your most adventurous weekends! For those of us looking for larger tires (36mm+), the new Jocassee gives a wide rim platform for modern gravel tires. Boasting a 26mm internal width, the updated Jocassee goes to a shallower and lighter 25mm depth. This allows the rim weight to go from 460 grams per rim down to 338 grams in a 650b and 353 grams in a 700c. What is it used for? With a 26mm internal width, the Jocassee is suited towards larger tires. Ideal tire size is 40mm and up, although the minimum size for a tire is 32mm. Riders looking for maximum traction, better handling, and the protection a larger tire provides will enjoy the rim profile combined with low weight. Bikepacking, gravel events, solo exploration are some of the places where saving weight and having durability will be an advantage. If you are looking to go further and faster into the heart of adventure, the Jocassee is for you. Why do I need it? If you want to have more comfort on your rides, or are looking for the ultimate responsive feel in sand, gravel, or broken path, the Jocassee 700c 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. Shave up to two pounds on your bike compared to a stock OEM set, while increasing your durability. Lastly, go have fun! Specs Spoke Count Front Wheel: • 24 spoke frontRear Wheel: • 28 spoke rear Rim Type Tubeless Only Hookless Clincher (65PSI Max) Wheel Size 700c Assembly Handbuilt Lacing Pattern 2X both sides front2X both sides rear Brake Type Disc Brake Hubs Quest Disc Brake Hubs Bearings Enduro Abec-5 LLB/LLU Spokes Pillar Wing 20 Nipples Pillar DSN double square alloy nipple Wheel Weights 605g front745g rear External Width 32mm Internal Width 26mm Rim Depth 25mm What's Included • Tubeless Rim Tape Installed• Tubeless Valves Installed