Berd + Onyx. Are they really that good?

[@sylv_ain]

bird spokes are a dream for Bikepacking. Light, easier to store in your bag and easy to swap since they're straight pull.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

💯

[@adambarlev8992]

I built Berd wheels myself about 3 years ago. They're still rock solid but it was a lot of work! Next time I'll leave it to the professionals.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

😂 thanks for sharing🤙

[@mtbfitz]

While I enjoy my BERD wheels I’ve had issues long term with spokes loosing tension requiring truing fairy frequently, and have had one come totally out on a ride. So much so to the point I took the wheels apart and rebuilt with DT brass nipples and spoke prep. Much better since then but wouldn’t recommend trusting for long term bike packing with the stock alloy nipples that come pre treated with a thread lock.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Interesting observation, thanks for sharing 🤙

[@waisinglee1509]

Wow...scary issue when one pays so much.

[@jmdrstv]

I have a set on my Spur and have beat the living hell out of them with no issues.

[@thomasseymour4190]

I’m a professional wheel builder and have been building with BERD spokes for 4 years now. I have yet to see this issue when using their recommended nipples or the nipples that Enve supplies with their rims. The sets I’ve built have, until last week, been very reliable. Fortunately the first spoke failure in four years was on my personal bike! It would have been quite embarrassing to have it happen to a client. Still trying to figure out what happened.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

@thomasseymour4190 great to hear :) thanks for sharing 🤙

[@PumpkinVillage]

That’s one great pair of tire. Thanks for another great informational video. Take care, Al

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks 👍

[@kevincasey2947]

I'd love to see an in-depth forensic review of a rim that failed and what caused it.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Luckily I don’t have a rim to do that type of video with :) ride on!

[@Masoharris]

Hey Alan, nice overview and early review. I have the now discontinued TR27 Berd wheels on my bike and I love theml I9 hub in front and Talon in the rear. When i get some extra cash i'm going for the Onyx hubs as well so I can ride in silence!

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks for sharing :) Ride on!!

[@Thegentlegoon]

Vesper rear hub is on my Christmas wish list… for the last few years haha. Hopefully this year :)

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Fingers crossed! 🤞

[@guychux]

Nice video, drooling over these! How did you decide on the HAWK27s instead of the 30s? Im interested in the same type of shredpacking routes you mentioned and trying to decide on 27v30. Thank you, happy trails!

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

I tend to ride 2.3-2.35 tires on my full squish XC bike (also my bikepacking bike)… which has max clearance of 2.5 anyway… so I’m right in the sweet spot of the 27’s and I don’t need the extra width of the 30’s- if I was riding 2.5-2.6 tires primarily, I’d def consider the 30’s… you can’t go wrong either way 🤙

[@you43584036]

Off topic. Interesting how you packed your bike with bottle cages and rotors attached, and bags. On topic, love getting new wheels delivered. Have fun.

[@blaze1148]

Yup - that is the issue I have with frame bags....unless you have bottle cages on the back of the saddle where can you put them for easy access ?

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks for watching and commenting 🤙 good catch on the CL rotors, I was lazy and didn’t wanna bring the tool… so they stayed on… I protected them as best as I could and they were fine, luckily :) same with bottle cage on fork… I rolled the dice 😂 thanks for paying attention! Ps if you’re talking about seat bag, that came off when the seatpost did and I took it in my carry on… ride on 👍

[@richardjacoby7812]

Another great video as Always. :)

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks 🙏

[@sambailey-fr6yq]

Hello Alan. I’ve been enjoying your content for years. 🙏 I’m a TD finisher in 22’ and will be racing it to my best ability this year. I am looking into getting the same Byrd hawk 27 wheels for the tour divide. I’ll be riding a v1 cutthroat with a 100mm suspension fork. I know you’re coming out with a long term review video but I was hoping to order a wheelset soon and wanted to know how the wheels have been for you since you put out that video? Still digging them? Do you think they’re inefficient on the long flat stretches that would exist on the TD? Thanks for any feedback. P.S. it is partially cause of your videos I had the inspiration to get into bikepacking, so thanks! I especially want to do the Iditarod trail after seeing your content.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks for watching and super stoked for your upcoming TD race :) Yes, I still love my Berd/Onyx Hawk 27's. They stood up to the AZT and CTR and plenty of other stuff and are still running strong :). I can't imagine them slowing you down/being inefficient on the flat stretches... and thanks for your kind words, it means a lot! You definitely need to put ITI on the bike it list :) Ride on!

[@sambailey-fr6yq]

@@DirtyTeethMTBsweet. Thanks for your further input! Will definitely add the iti to the bucket list. Ride on too man!

[@alanhanley9515]

Beyond lush....

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

🙌🤌

[@davidmurphy9151]

Not sure why they have such low weight limits on their wheels - either 200 or 250. I use Reserve wheels with no limit. Would like to try Berd spokes but I need that weight limit and warranty for so much cash.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks for sharing 🙌

[@omare_biketonature]

Wish I could but can’t afford 😅

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks for watching and commenting:)

[@caseyfraser2643]

Those are bitchin wheels Jaco…thanky for sharing

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Thanks mang!

[@DJhunta]

Nice informative video and soon will support your hard earn dollars the new few week …..Horizon.

[@DirtyTeethMTB]

Much appreciated! First one comes out soon 🤙 you better go see it :)