Halo Vapour GCX Rear Wheel

The Vapour GCX is designed for 12x142mm thru-axle frames and uses an HG splined freehub body compatible with Shimano/SRAM 11-speed cassettes. Please verify your frame's axle spacing and your drivetrain's freehub standard before purchasing.

While the rim comes pre-taped for a tubeless setup, it is fully compatible with standard clincher tires and inner tubes. You can choose whichever system you prefer for your riding style.

J-bend spokes are the industry standard for a reason: they are widely available at almost any bike shop. If you break a spoke during a long-distance tour or a remote gravel race, you will have a much easier time finding a replacement compared to proprietary straight-pull spokes.

The 21mm internal width is optimized for modern gravel and road-plus tires, typically ranging from 30mm to 45mm wide. This width provides a stable base that helps prevent tire squirm when cornering at lower pressures.

A 120-point engagement hub offers near-instant power transfer when you pedal. This is particularly noticeable on technical gravel climbs or when navigating tricky terrain where you need immediate traction without any 'dead' space in the crank rotation.

Yes, the 32-spoke count and wide-spaced flanges are specifically engineered for durability and lateral stiffness. It is built to handle the extra weight of loaded bags and the rigors of mixed-surface riding.