- Not all gravel is fast.
- Not all gravel is smooth.
- And not all gravel rides look like a 20-mph paceline on champagne dirt.
The Boyd Cycling Reiver was built for the other kind of gravel—the kind that feels suspiciously like 1990s mountain biking. Washed-out fire roads. Chunky descents. Rutted climbs. Trails that make you wonder if you brought the wrong bike… and then reward you for pushing anyway.
This is not a wheelset built for podium sprints or aero-obsessed gravel racing. If your goal is to sit at 22 mph on pristine farm roads, there are more race-focused options out there (like the Pinnacle Race).
The Reiver is for when the route gets rough, the miles get long, and quitting would mean turning around. The foundation is a 26mm internal-width carbon rim, designed to support modern high-volume gravel tires at lower pressures. That width delivers stability and confidence when the terrain turns ugly, letting the tire do its job instead of bouncing off every rock. Each rim weighs just 380 grams, striking a balance between strength, compliance, and weight where it actually matters.
Power transfer comes from Boyd’s Grade 36 hubs, built with a 10-degree ratchet engagement that’s quick enough for technical climbs and punchy terrain without sacrificing durability. When you need to ratchet through rocks or restart on a loose incline, the Reiver responds instantly—no dead zones, no drama.
The build leans intentionally toward reliability: Pillar TB2016 J-bend spokes and brass nipples were chosen for toughness and serviceability. This is a wheelset meant to survive rough lines, loaded bikes, and long days far from home—not just one race weekend.
Every Reiver ships fully tubeless-ready, taped and equipped with tubeless valves and Boyd’s patented wingnut, so setup is simple and secure. Mount big tires, drop pressure, and let the wheels work beneath you. Despite its focus on durability, the Reiver still tips the scales at an impressive 1385 grams per set—light enough to keep the bike lively, strong enough to keep you rolling when the trail turns brutal.
Then there’s the part that makes it all click.
At $1,200 for the complete wheelset, the Reiver delivers real carbon performance without pretending to be something it’s not. It’s honest. It’s tough. It’s built for riders who choose the rough line on purpose.
If your idea of gravel riding looks more like old-school mountain biking than a road race on dirt, the Boyd Cycling Reiver is your wheelset.
Rough gravel. Hard miles. No excuses.
Key Technical Updates
- Reinforced carbon layup: Ultra durable carbon layup allows for mountain bike strength despite the low 380 gram weight.
- Impact-Ready Geometry: A 25mm shallow depth provides critical vertical compliance to dampen high-velocity “chatter,” while the 26mm internal width is optimized for modern 40mm–50mm gravel tires.
- Grade 36 Ratchet Hubs: Proven J-Bend hubs featuring 10° engagement on a reliable ratchet drive mechanism.
- Precision Build: Hand-laced with Pillar TB2016 spokes and durable brass nipples and an offset rim bed to ensure perfectly balanced spoke tension and long-term trueness under heavy load.
Specifications & Availability
- MSRP: $1,200 USD £1,050GBP* / €1,200 EUR*
- *includes 20% VAT
- Weight: 1385g (Set)
- Brake Type: Disc (Centerlock)
- Tire Compatibility: 36mm – 55mm (Tubeless Ready)
- Build: Hand-built in Greenville, South Carolina
The updated Reiver Carbon Gravel Wheelset is available now at www.boydcycling.com and through authorized BOYD Cycling retailers worldwide.