Berd Spokes has been toying with 32in wheels for a while, and after launching its PolyLight spokes at the start of the year, it has now unveiled the new Hawk32 Gold wheelset.
The new wheels are the lightest 32in wheelset I've seen, with the total weight said to be 1,196g for the pair.
While not in the running for the lightest cross-country wheelset, the light weight is impressive given the claimed performance gains of the new wheel size.
Titanium driver
To achieve this weight, the brand has used a titanium driver to save weight from the hubs.
The ratchet system has 70 points of engagement, and the wheels use equal spoke lengths on each side.
Berd Spokes says this makes it simpler to replace spokes and to carry spares, while keeping the wheel as strong as possible.
The brand also showed off its 29in Hawk30 Gold, with both wheels expected to be available in the coming months and pricing yet to be confirmed.
Elsewhere on the stand, Berd Spokes was also demonstrating its new Trudi wheel jig that will automatically true wheels.
The device uses a tablet to work out the tensions, and this new version has been designed to accommodate tapeless rims and 32in wheels.
The device is not aimed at home mechanics and costs around $7,000 should you want one.
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