What is it?
GVL stands for Gravel. The Prologue Series is a series of budget-friendly wheelsets. With new manufacturing techniques and materials we are able to keep costs down to spec a wheelset that has excellent performance for half to one-third of the costs of premium models.
All Prologue series wheels are built Skyuka hubs featuring 10-degree engagement and Abec 3 sealed cartridge bearings. The Skyuka rear hub is available in a Shimano Hyperglide and Sram XDR freehub body and requires no tools to swap between the different freehub body standards.
Built with Pillar TB2018 round double butted spokes and external brass nipples, the Prologue is built to be a great budget upgrade that can be ridden hard in even the most demanding conditions.
Prologue – It’s time to start something.
Specs
| Spoke Count |
Front Wheel: |
|---|---|
| Thru Axle |
12 x 100 Front |
| Rim Type |
6061 Alloy, Tubeless Ready gravel |
| Wheel Size |
700c and 650b |
| Lacing Pattern |
2X both sides front |
| Brake Type |
Centerlock Disc Brake |
| Hubs | Skyuka Disc Brake Hubs |
| Spokes | Pillar TB2018 round double butted |
| Nipples | Pillar DSN double square brass nipples |
| Wheelset Weight |
875 grams front - 700c |
| Rim Depth |
24mm |
| Internal Width |
25mm |
| External Width | 29mm |
| Recommended Tire Size | 32mm to 62mm |
| What's Included |
Tubeless Rim Tape Installed |
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).
Tubeless
Whether you love running tubeless or want to use an inner tube we have you covered. Wheels come pre-taped with tubeless tape and with tubeless valves. Don't want to run tubeless? Simply remove your tubeless valves, the tubeless tapes makes for the best possible rim strip.
STANDARD SPOKES AND NIPPLES
Cycling is a sport that has us riding near people and in groups where the unexpected can occur. Many people have been burned by having a "proprietary" spoke. The Prologue wheels use standard J-Bend spokes and brass nipples. Accidentally got someone's skewer through your front wheel? Have it repaired at your bike shop right away!
GVL Alloy
Everything Gravel
The GVL is designed to be a budget friendly, go everywhere and ride everything wheelset.
Confidently ride on any gravel road, fire road, or even singletrack and know that your wheels will hold up.
why do i need it?
Chances are unless you spent multiple thousands of dollars on your bike, the wheels are lacking in quality. You’re not going to want to spend more on wheels than your bike, but you always want an upgrade. The GVL will be that upgrade that will have the most impact on your bike’s performance and one you’ll enjoy every day.
Handbuilt in South Carolina
Your wheels deserve the human touch. Our wheelbuilders put the same care into every wheelset that they would their own. Whether you are just riding for fun or winning a national championship, you deserve the confidence in knowing your wheels are built right.
GVL = Gravel
GVL is also our home of Greenville, SC. Are we a little biased that we have some of the best gravel roads around? You bet! However, that also means we go out and ride those gravel roads hard. When it comes time to ride your next adventure know that your wheels will be up for the challenge.
