Outback Wheelset, 700c/650b, Astral Approach hubs

Wildness Awaits

The Outback is designed for long-distance travel on dirt – from xc mtb epics to XL gravel rigs. The 25mm internal width is built for adventuring, be that on xc mtb trails or endless gravel. 

We’ve improved the stiffness, strength and longevity of all our gravel and trail wheels by using an asymmetric (ASYM) rim design than improves spoke tension balance by up to 30%. 

Offered in both 700c/29” and 650b/27.5” options. 

Our Approach hubset is built for Astral Cycling by long-time partner White Industries. It includes the same internal mechanisms as their classic CLD hub, but features a bomber heat-treated steel freehub body at a nominal 28 gram weight sacrifice.

All Astral Cycling wheels are hand-build in Eugene, Oregon and feature Tubeless Easy rims you can easily set up at home. 

Need a special build? We can do that. Contact us for dream-builds or rebuilds and we’ll make it happen. Services also available through dealers

"The Outback wheels from Astral are a great product." 

"If a solid, made-in-the-USA alloy wheelset that will last through the years...is written in the stars for your future, then the Astral Outback wheelset might just be for you."

-The Radavist

Build Specifications:

Astral Approach Hub Build

• ASYM alloy clincher. 700c/29" or 650b/27.5"  - Disc specific
• Rim Depth: 23mm asymmetric (ASYM)
• Rim Width: [ex] 28.5mm, [in] 25mm
• Tubeless ready
• Cerakote rim finish
  
• Weight: 29"/700c - 1695g or 27.5"/650b - 1615g
• Brake type: Disc brake, Center Lock
• Spoke count/ lacing pattern:  28H/28H, 2x
• Spoke type: Sapim CX Speed, bladed
• Hubs: Astral Approach made by White Industries
• Hub body: CNC machined in Petaluma, California by White Industries
• Bearing: Enduro precision steel
  
• Front Axle Options: Boost (15mm,12mm)/15mm/12mm/9mm
• Rear Axle Options: Boost 148mm, Boost 141mm QR/142mm/135mm
• Freehub Options:  Shimano HG11, SRAM XDR, Shimano Micro Spline
• Freehub Material: CNC machined, case hardened steel, electroless nickel plated
• Tire size recommendation: See chart in product images
  
• Includes: Taped for tubeless, tubeless valves and Astral's Certainty 

*We do our best to ship your wheel order ASAP, but because many wheel orders are built to order, please allow up to one week for shipment once your order is processed.  Custom orders like color decals may take up to one week.