Boost Hubs....can I mount normal wheels?

[gzoom]

Am looking for a new set of wheels for my recently acquired Specialized Creo. The 'issue' is the Creo is running 'Boost' Hubs, so normal road wheel sets don't fit without modifications....

Am very tempted by this set of C 38s, the question is can I mount them on the Creo using a conversion spacer kit without issues?


https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Roval-C-38-Disc-Wheelset_216182.htm

https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Roval-Boos...wg91ljayImjtLsKA4UscaAj12EALw_wcBt_216182.htm

 

[biggs682]

Oh my it's much easier at my level of cycling I just buy a bike and ride it with immense pleasure and enjoyment.

 

[Cycleops]

I'm just wondering what they 'boost'?

 

[biggs682]

I'm just wondering what they 'boost'?

Apart from the selling companies bank account?

 

[figbat]

It seems like an awful faff to convert wheels to boost and have them redished to end up with a compromised wheel set when there are plenty of boost wheel sets out there built for the job.

 

[I like Skol]

Got to ask, but WHY?

My understanding of BOOST without resorting to Google to check if I am right, is that it is a format created to allow the use of oversize tyres (like fat bikes etc) and involves increasing the width of hubs and bottom bracket so the frame can be built to fit the big tyres behind the BB and at the fork crown and such.
As a result it is a standard of it's own and renders many normal components non-compatible. Sure some things can be made to fit, but this will always be a compromise and less than ideal.

Why have you bought a bike designed to the BOOST format only to try and convert back to the normal standard?

 

[Teamfixed]

This is why I own nothing past 2005. (and even that is 'quite new')

 

[fossyant]

You can't use said wheels unless they are designed with swappable end caps. Otherwise you need boost hubs wheels for road bikes. The Superstar wheels I just bought are compatible with boost and non boost (MTB) but the hubs are designed for swappable end caps.

Unfortunately you've fell into the new mess of Road Boost wheelsets - whoops

 

[fossyant]

That kit would probably do it, but I'd check to be sure. Most kits just pop on/off where the hub is properly designed.

 

[fossyant]

£800 plus carbon wheels for commuting ?? Or are these weekend wheels ?

 

[I like Skol]

Unfortunately you've fell into the new mess of Road Boost wheelsets - whoops

Road Boost!!!! Now I've heard it all.

I'm no luddite, I've got a through axle road bike, carbon bikes, disc brakes in varying flavours, 9/10/11spd drivetrains (all much of a muchness IMO) and my everyday fleet spans 1996-2018. However, while I am happy to embrace advances and new technology, it has to be justified and rational. I won't just swallow the latest marketing gimmick because the industry and it's lap dog reviewers say it is the best thing since sliced bread.
The more this thread grows, the more I am reminded of this comical YouTube vid that was doing the rounds a couple of years ago....

View: https://youtu.be/Jj0uBQ7j5c4

 

[gzoom]

£800 plus carbon wheels for commuting ?? Or are these weekend wheels

Didn't need a new bike for any real reason in the first place. Will stick to the Boost wheelsets, £1500 for a decent set though, so will save up for a bit longer

 

[fossyant]

It's a nightmare on MTB's, never mind gravel bikes - why do they need ever bigger hub widths ? Emperor's New Clothes

 

[Cycleops]

You still haven't told us why you need a new wheel set.

 

[fossyant]

Didn't need a new bike for any real reason in the first place. Will stick to the Boost wheelsets, £1500 for a decent set though, so will save up for a bit longer

You know you'll be just splurging money on some wheels that won't make you faster, and daft unless you race, which you can't on an electric bike, plus you'll be cringing if you actually use the bike on gravel as various rocks gouge into the canbon - you should see the chips on my alloy Full Suspension MTB rims and spokes !