The World’s Lightest XC Wheels
At only 1,022 grams without tape and valves, the Berd HAWK30 Gold wheels are the lightest 30 mm internal width production wheels on the planet. If you thought their other wheels were fast, just wait until you try these.With two Olympic Gold Medals, two Olympic Bronze Medals, and over 50 XC World Cup podiums in the last 2 seasons, Berd spokes are the winningest XC MTB spokes in the world. Lightweight, strong, vibration damping. “If you’re not riding Berd spokes for mountain biking, you’re at a disadvantage.
TECH SPECS:
Rims
| Rim Material |
Carbon Fiber |
| Internal Rim Width |
30 mm |
| Rim Depth |
22 mm |
| External Rim Width |
35 mm |
| Tubeless Compatibility |
Yes |
| Wheel Size |
29″ (622 mm Bead Seat Diameter) |
| Rim ERD |
596 mm |
| Angle Matched Spoke Holes |
Yes |
| Hole Count |
24 Holes Front and Rear |
| Brake Compatibility |
Disc (Centerlock) |
Hubs
| Front Hub Type |
Berd Talon ESL (2026) |
| Front Hub Dimensions |
15 x 110 mm (boost spacing) |
| Rear Hub Type |
Berd Talon ESL (2026) |
| Rear Hub Dimensions |
12 x 148 mm (boost spacing) |
| Freehub Compatibility |
SRAM XD, Shimano Microspline, or Shimano Hyperglide |
| Freehub Material |
Titanium |
| Freehub Mechanism |
High Engagement 70 Tooth Ratchet |
| Hub Manufacturer |
Erase Components (Belgium) |
| Brake Type |
Centerlock |
| Front Hub Bearings |
2 x 6903 bearings (17 x 30 x 7 mm) |
| Rear Hub Bearings (SRAM XD & Shimano HG) |
4 x 6902 bearings (15 x 28 x 7 mm) |
| Rear Hub Bearings (Shimano Microspline) |
3 x 6902 bearings (15 x 28 x 7 mm), 1 x 6802 bearing (15 x 24 x 5 mm) |
