Berd Spokes just introduced an all-new gravel wheelset that they claim is the lightest in its class. Learn more about the Berd Sparrow wheels featuring their new Gravel/Road Talon hubs here…

I’ve been testing a pair Berd wheels for the last few months and am excited to see them extend their lineup with a new gravel wheelset. The new Berd Sparrow Carbon Gravel Wheels feature a 25mm internal width rim, and Berd claims that they’re the lightest production gravel wheelset on the market, weighing just 1,108 grams with tape and valves. If they’re as tough as the MTB set I’m testing (review coming soon), that’s pretty impressive. Read on for details.

Berd Sparrow Wheels, gravel wheelset
  • Berd Sparrow Wheels, gravel wheelset
  • Berd Sparrow Wheels, gravel wheelset

The Berd Sparrow Wheels are designed for tires ranging from 28mm to 50mm (although I’ve comfortably run 2.25” tires on 25mm IW rims in the past). The wheelset is built around the all-new Berd Talon Gravel/Road hubs featuring 28 hooks that provide a clean interface designed to work exclusively with Berd spokes. The hubs also include removable end caps, centerlock brake mounts, and a dual-sprung 36T ratchet mechanism that uses the same internal design as the original non-EXP DT240/350. They’re also available with SRAM XDR, Shimano HG, or Shimano Microspline freehubs for 12-speed GRX-compatible cassettes. Here are the full specs from Berd:

  • Wheelset Weight: 1,065 grams (without tape and valves)
  • Internal Rim Width: 25mm
  • Rim Size: 700c
  • Spoke Count: 28 (front and rear)
  • Hub Model: Berd Talon Gravel/Road
  • Hub Spacing: 12×100 Front/ 12×142 Rear
  • Freehub Type: 36 Tooth Dual-Sprung Ratchet
  • Disc Brake Type: Centerlock
  • Tire Compatibility: 28 to 50mm
  • Tubeless: Yellow Berd rim tape and Stans No Tubes valves installed
  • Maximum Tire Pressure: 70 psi (28mm Tire)
  • Suggested Weight Limit: 250 Pounds
  • Spoke Lengths: 289mm (F Left), 291mm (F Right) 292mm (R Left) 289mm (R Right)
  • Berd Sparrow Wheels, gravel wheelset
  • Berd Sparrow Wheels, gravel wheelset

Berd Sparrow wheels are available to order now for $2,195 and are shipped for free to the US and select European customers (UK, France, Germany, and Italy) for a limited time. Find details at BerdSpokes.com.

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