{"product_id":"berd-p62-carbon-aero-bicycle-wheelset","title":"Berd P62 Carbon Aero Bicycle Wheelset","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003eThe Berd P62 is a carbon aero wheelset built around the \u003cb\u003eHED Vanquish V62 rim\u003c\/b\u003e — a 62mm-deep, aerodynamically optimized profile handcrafted in Minnesota — paired with Berd's Talon Road hubs and PolyLight spokes. It's built for road and gravel racing and riding, with a tire range of 23mm to 50mm at pressures up to 75 psi, so one wheelset covers pavement and mixed terrain. At \u003cb\u003e1,534 grams\u003c\/b\u003e for the set, it's light for a wheel this deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003eThe distinguishing piece is the spoke system. \u003cb\u003eBerd's PolyLight spokes\u003c\/b\u003e are woven from synthetic fiber rather than steel or carbon, and the Talon hub's flanges are hooked specifically to work with them — a combination designed to damp vibration through a deep-section rim that would otherwise ride harsh. The hub itself uses a \u003cb\u003edual-sprung 36-tooth ratchet\u003c\/b\u003e mechanism built for fast engagement when you put power down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 4.0pt .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eRoad racers and fast group riders who want a \u003cb\u003e62mm aero wheel\u003c\/b\u003e without a heavy weight penalty (1,534g wheelset)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 4.0pt .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eGravel racers who want one wheel that runs road tires and steps up to a \u003cb\u003e50mm gravel tire\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 4.0pt .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eRiders who want a \u003cb\u003etubeless-ready\u003c\/b\u003e setup (tape and valves pre-installed) without the harsh ride typical of deep carbon rims\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 4.0pt .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eNot for e-bike use — the P62 is \u003cb\u003enot e-bike approved\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 4.0pt .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eRiders over \u003cb\u003e240 lbs \/ 109 kg\u003c\/b\u003e should look elsewhere; that's the manufacturer's stated weight limit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Look For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 4.0pt .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eFreehub body: confirm your drivetrain matches before ordering — options are \u003cb\u003eSRAM XDR, Shimano Microspline, or Shimano 11-speed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 4.0pt .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eAxle and brake compatibility: \u003cb\u003e12x100mm front \/ 12x142mm rear thru-axle\u003c\/b\u003e only, with \u003cb\u003eCenterlock disc\u003c\/b\u003e brakes — no quick-release or rim-brake frames\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 4.0pt .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eTire width for your terrain: the \u003cb\u003e23–50mm range\u003c\/b\u003e spans road to gravel, but max pressure is rated at 75 psi specifically for a 25mm tire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eHED Vanquish V62 rim\u003c\/b\u003e is a 62mm-deep carbon profile built for aerodynamics, with a 22.4mm internal and 31.2mm external width and a hooked, tubeless-compatible bead. Spoke holes are \u003cb\u003eangle-matched\u003c\/b\u003e and drilled 24 front and rear, which keeps spoke tension and bracing angle consistent across the wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eBerd Talon Road hub (2025)\u003c\/b\u003e uses hooked flanges designed specifically for Berd's PolyLight spokes, paired with a dual-sprung 36-tooth ratchet freehub for quick engagement. It's available with an aluminum freehub body in SRAM XDR, Shimano Microspline, or Shimano 11-speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003eBraking is \u003cb\u003eCenterlock disc only\u003c\/b\u003e — there's no rim-brake or 6-bolt option on this wheelset, so confirm your frame and rotors match before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003eTire compatibility runs \u003cb\u003e23mm to 50mm\u003c\/b\u003e, with rim tape and valves already installed for tubeless setup. Maximum pressure is 75 psi at a 25mm tire width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eBerd PolyLight spokes\u003c\/b\u003e are the wheelset's signature feature: a synthetic-fiber spoke laced two-cross front and rear with Sapim aluminum double square secure-lock nipples. Their \u003cb\u003evibration-damping\u003c\/b\u003e properties are what let a 62mm-deep aero rim ride smoother than deep carbon sections typically do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRider Intent Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 4.0pt .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eBiggest strengths: \u003cb\u003e1,534g\u003c\/b\u003e for a 62mm aero wheelset, a wide \u003cb\u003e23–50mm tire range\u003c\/b\u003e, and PolyLight spokes that damp vibration most deep-section wheels transmit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 4.0pt .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eTradeoffs: \u003cb\u003ethru-axle and Centerlock disc only\u003c\/b\u003e (no rim brake or quick-release), not e-bike approved, 240 lb rider weight limit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 4.0pt .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eWhat makes it different: Berd's synthetic \u003cb\u003ePolyLight spokes\u003c\/b\u003e and hub flanges built specifically for them, combined with the HED Vanquish V62 aero rim platform\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVictory's Take\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe like the P62 for riders who want one aero wheelset that handles road racing one day and gravel the next without swapping wheels. At \u003cb\u003eVictory Bicycle Studio\u003c\/b\u003e, the PolyLight spoke system is the reason we'd point a rider toward this build over a conventional deep-section carbon wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BERD","offers":[{"title":"Shimano","offer_id":53617949999411,"sku":"WRD6229ACHRWT","price":2495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SRAM-XDR","offer_id":53617983848755,"sku":"WRD6229ACXRWT","price":2495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/3685\/0739\/files\/berd-P62-carbon-aero-bicycle-wheels-Talon-White-1.jpg?v=1783372750","url":"https:\/\/victorybicyclestudio.com\/products\/berd-p62-carbon-aero-bicycle-wheelset","provider":"Victory Bicycle Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}