Ascent Bikes Builds Big Chungus Carbon Wheels With 32mm Internal Width
Ascent Bikes in Singapore has released the Big Chungus, a made-to-order set of deep-section carbon gravel wheels featuring a massive 32mm internal width designed to support tires from 45mm to 60mm, bikepacking.com reported. Despite the internet meme moniker, the rims measure 59mm deep in the front and 54mm in the rear, offering modern tire clearance that accommodates rubber sizes of 2.25 inches and wider.
Carbon rims use Ascent AR-01 Mk2 hubs
The tubeless-compatible, hooked carbon rims utilize 24-hole drillings laced with Sapim CX-Ray spokes. Ascent Bikes builds the wheelset around its proprietary Ascent AR-01 Mk2 hubs, which utilize NTN steel bearings and feature 96 points of engagement. Buyers can select from Shimano, XDR, and MicroSpline freehub bodies. The complete wheelset carries a claimed weight of 1,450 grams without rim tape.
Big Chungus wheels cost $1,850 with lifetime warranty
The Big Chungus wheelset retails for $1,850. To back the investment, Ascent Bikes includes a lifetime warranty and crash replacement policy covering production defects and riding incidents. According to the brand’s policy terms reported by bikepacking.com, any damage sustained while riding, racing, or during an accident qualifies for zero-parts-cost repair or replacement. Buyers can choose between white or stealthy black decals to customize the aesthetic.
What tire sizes and hub engagement do Big Chungus wheels feature?
What tire sizes fit the Big Chungus wheels?
The wheels accommodate gravel and mountain bike tires ranging from 45mm to 60mm in width.
How much does the Big Chungus wheelset weigh?
The wheels have a claimed weight of 1,450 grams excluding rim tape.
What hub engagement do these wheels feature?
The in-house Ascent AR-01 Mk2 hubs use NTN steel bearings and offer 96 points of engagement.
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