BERD SPARROW50 GOLD | CARBON GRAVEL WHEELSET
1,298g. 50mm deep. Engineered for speed, comfort and control.
The Berd Sparrow50 Gold brings together aerodynamic carbon rims, ultra-lightweight Dyneema spokes and precision-engineered hubs to create a gravel wheelset that refuses to compromise.
Designed for performance gravel racing and ultra-distance riding, the Sparrow50 Gold combines aerodynamic efficiency with vibration-damping technology to help you maintain speed and reduce fatigue when the terrain gets rough.
KEY FEATURES
- Weight: 1,298g (700c wheelset)
- Rim depth: 50mm aerodynamic carbon
- Internal width: 30mm
- External width: 38mm
- Spokes: Berd PolyLight Dyneema
- Hubs: Berd Talon ESL-R
- Freehub: 36-tooth ratchet
- Tyre compatibility: 40–60mm
- Brake interface: Centre Lock
- Tubeless: Ready, with tape and valves installed
AERODYNAMICS WITHOUT COMPROMISE
The Sparrow50 Gold features a 50mm-deep carbon rim developed to deliver aerodynamic performance on modern gravel tyres. Its 38mm external width and 30mm internal channel provide a wide platform for high-volume rubber.
Berd reports a 14% aerodynamic improvement over its previous-generation Sparrow wheelset. The rim has been optimised around 45–55mm tyres, making it particularly well suited to modern performance gravel bikes.
DYNEEMA SPOKES. A DIFFERENT KIND OF COMPLIANCE.
Conventional steel spokes transmit high-frequency vibration through the wheel. Berd PolyLight spokes use ultra-high-molecular- weight polyethylene fibres, commonly known as Dyneema, to introduce viscoelastic damping.
This technology dissipates vibration energy, helping to reduce the harshness transmitted through the bike. The result is a smoother ride over rough gravel, washboard surfaces and broken terrain.
Each spoke weighs approximately 2.4g, contributing to the wheelset's exceptionally low overall weight.
LESS VIBRATION. MORE EFFICIENCY.
Berd reports a 5-watt rolling-efficiency benefit at 30km/h from its vibration-damping spokes, based on independent testing by John Karrasch.
By reducing vibration-related energy losses, the Sparrow50 Gold is designed to help riders maintain efficiency and comfort across demanding gravel terrain.
BERD TALON ESL-R HUBS
At the centre of the wheelset are Berd's Talon ESL-R hubs, featuring a lightweight 36-tooth ratchet freehub and precision-machined Tri-Coat aluminium freehub body.
Equal Spoke Length technology uses identical spoke lengths across both sides of both wheels, simplifying spare-spoke management and servicing.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Wheel size | 700c / 29" |
| Wheelset weight | 1,298g |
| Front wheel | 600g |
| Rear wheel | 698g |
| Rim material | Carbon fibre |
| Rim depth | 50mm |
| Internal width | 30mm |
| External width | 38mm |
| Rim weight | 420g |
| Spoke count | 24 front / 24 rear |
| Spokes | Berd PolyLight |
| Hubs | Berd Talon ESL-R |
| Freehub engagement | 36-tooth ratchet |
| Brake compatibility | Centre Lock disc |
| Tyre compatibility | 40–60mm |
| Maximum tyre pressure | 60 PSI / 4.14 bar |
| Rider weight limit | 127kg |
Weight excludes rim tape and tubeless valves. Specifications refer to the 700c version with Berd Talon ESL-R hubs.
BUILT FOR THE MODERN GRAVEL BIKE
Whether you're racing at The Traka, tackling Badlands or exploring the Surrey Hills, the Sparrow50 Gold delivers a combination of aerodynamic performance, low weight and vibration damping.
Available through The Cycle Collective. Contact us for compatibility advice, tyre selection and custom build enquiries.
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