Tipping the scales at an insane light 1,108 grams with valves and rim tape, these are the lightest gravel specific wheels I have ridden and reviewed. Priced at $2,195, they beat their pants off of premium wheelset offerings in terms of price and weight, which says a lot about the R&D that Berd has put into this wheelset. These Berd sparrows have set the benchmark. - Gravel Cyclist based on Sparrow w/28 Spoke Talon Hubs
The Berd Sparrow Carbon Gravel Wheels are the lightest 25 mm internal production gravel wheelset on the market today! Even though Sparrow wheels weigh only 1,042 grams for the complete wheelset w/Berd Talon Hubs, they are still tough enough to handle anything your off-pavement adventures can throw at them.
Want even lighter? The Industry Nine Solix version is only a mind blowing 1001 grams!
Not only are Sparrow wheels lightweight, but they also provide an extremely smooth ride with the damping qualities of Berd spokes soaking up those chunky gravel sections and reducing the high-frequency vibrations that travel from the road to the rider.
The Sparrow Wheels are equipped to handle 28c road tires all the way up to 50c mud slingers so no matter where you are going and how you are riding, you can mount up whatever rubber is needed for the adventure!
At the center of the Sparrow wheels are the all-new Berd Talon Gravel/Road hubs. Berd TALON hubs feature a clean spoke interface designed to work exclusively with Berd spokes. The TALON hubs also include removable end caps for easy serviceability, centerlock brake mounts, and a durable black anodized finish. The dual-sprung 36 tooth ratchet mechanism is designed to be easy to service and offers excellent reliability! Most importantly, the Talon Gravel/Road hubs are available with Shimano Microspline freehubs for 12-speed GRX cassettes in addition to Sram XDR and the traditional Shimano 11SP road freehub body.
Berd Sparrow wheels come built around our flagship Berd Talon Road hubs, black Industry Nine Solix Centerlock hubs, or Onyx Vesper Hook Flange hubs. The Onyx option is available in 12x142 (Including SingleSpeed),12x148, and 12x157 SuperBoost rear spacing. Please allow up to 4-6 weeks for delivery of Onyx Vesper Hook Flange wheels.
Strong, light, and smooth - Berd Sparrow wheels are the complete package. Come fly with us today!
Technical Specifications:
Sparrow Wheels with Berd Talon Hubs
| Wheelset Weight (24 Spoke Hubs): |
Industry Nine Solix -1,001 grams |
| Internal Rim Width: | 25 mm |
| Rim Size: | 700C |
| Spoke Count: | 24 Front and Rear |
| Rim Type: | Carbon fiber |
| Available Hubs: | Industry Nine Solix, Berd Talon, Onyx Vesper Hook Flange |
| Hub Spacing | 12x142 Rear/12x100 Front |
| Disc Brake Type: | Centerlock |
| Freehub Options: | Sram XDR, Shimano Microspline, and Shimano 11 SP, Campy N3W (I9 and Onyx) |
| Tire Compatibility: | 28 mm - 50 mm |
| Tubeless Ready: | Rim tape and valves installed |
| Maximum Tire Pressure: | 70 psi (28c Tire) |
| Suggested Weight Limit: | 250 |
| Replacement Spoke Lengths | Berd Replacement Spoke Length Chart |
Shipping ETA for Berd Talon and Industry Nine wheels vary by model. Please contact Berd for more info.
Please allow for 4-6 weeks for shipping on orders using Onyx Hook Flange Hubs.
Backed by Berd's 5-Year Limited Warranty
Incredibly light and after a year and a half of riding they've proven to be very durable rims, even on single track. I did initially wear out some bearings in the microspline freehub on my talon hubs but I rode though a lot of water in one race so that's probably on me, I've since put 2000 miles on with no issues.
Overall I'm very happy, the only downside I see is that they're not as aerodynamic as a deeper rim profile would be but their shallow profile is much more compliant than any deep rim could offer, especially when paired with BERD's spokes.
I give these wheels 5 stars. I have been a serious cyclist for 45 years. These wheels are one of the best upgrades I have ever done to my bikes. Short of a completely new bike, I am not sure another upgrade would make more impact. The wheels are 1 pound lighter than my previous I9 wheelset. On top of that the fiber spokes soak up the high frequency vibrations of gravel riding making for less fatigue. I was also surprised that they feel laterally stiffer as well. I would highly recommend!
What more can I say. I use BERDs on all of my MTB and now my gravel bike
Smooth and light
Love themes
Fast light absorbs the bumps well.
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