Boyd 44mm Prologue Carbon Disc

Boyd Cycling

$1,200.00

Description

The Boyd 44mm Prologue is an ideal road wheelset for budget-conscious cyclists seeking a perfect blend of performance and value, offering enhanced aerodynamics and durability without breaking the bank.

The 44mm Prologue features a hooked rim for better tire security, and comes set up with tubeless valves and tape.

THE DETAILS

Boyd 44mm Prologue Carbon Disc SPECS

Spec:

Spoke Count: 24 spoke front / 24 spoke rear

Rim Type: Tubeless Ready Clincher

Wheel Size: 700c

Assembly: Handbuilt

Lacing Pattern: 2X both sides front, 2X both sides rear

Brake Type: Disc Brake

Hubs: Grade 36 Hubs

Bearings: TPI Abec-3

Spokes: Pillar XTRA 1424

Nipples: Pillar DSN double square brass nipple

Wheel Weights: 665g front / 785g rear / 1450g set

External Width: 29mm

Internal Width: 22mm

Rim Depth: 44mm

Recommended Tire Size: 25mm to 32mm for road, 32mm to 38mm for all-road

What's Included: Tubeless Rim Tape Installed, Tubeless Valves Installed

For the road ahead

The 44mm Prologue makes for your perfect first upgrade.

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ALL PURPOSE

Gone are the days when you would need a heavy alloy wheel to ride every day and then swap to the fast wheels for special purpose. Use these special wheels every day, every ride, everywhere.

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Reengineered Speed

Meet the next evolution of the Boyd Cycling Prologue 44 Disc—completely reimagined to deliver more speed, more versatility, and more value than ever before.

At the heart of the redesign is an all-new 22mm internal rim width, perfectly optimized for modern tire profiles. Whether you’re running 28s for race day or pushing into 35s for all-road adventures, the Prologue 44 delivers a smoother ride, improved traction, and lower rolling resistance—without compromise.

The 44mm depth strikes the ideal balance between aerodynamics and control, giving you free speed on the flats while maintaining confidence in crosswinds and on fast descents.

And then there’s the weight.

At just 415 grams per rim and 1450 grams for the complete wheelset, the Prologue 44 punches well above its class—climbing effortlessly, accelerating instantly, and holding speed with precision.

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Built for the Way You Ride

The Prologue 44 Disc isn’t just a road wheel—it’s a modern performance platform.

Optimized for road racing, fast group rides, and endurance days
Wide profile supports larger volume tires for all-road capability
Confident handling across varying surfaces and conditions

From smooth tarmac to broken pavement, this wheelset adapts to your ride—not the other way around.

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Ready to Ride — Right Out of the Box

No extra setup. No hidden costs.

Tubeless tape installed
Tubeless valves included
Dialed and ready to mount tires and go

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Unmatched Value

At just $1,200, the Prologue 44 Disc delivers performance typically reserved for wheelsets twice the price.

And with Boyd Cycling’s lifetime warranty, you’re not just buying speed—you’re investing in long-term confidence.

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Why Choose the Prologue 44 Disc

22mm internal width for modern tire performance
44mm depth for aerodynamic efficiency and stability
415g rim weight / 1450g wheelset
New Grade 36 hubs for fast, reliable engagement
Tubeless-ready with tape and valves installed
Lifetime warranty
$1,200 MSRP

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Faster. Wider. Smarter.

The Prologue 44 Disc is everything a modern performance wheelset should be—without the premium price tag.

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Carbon Rims

Every cut and ply of carbon plays a story in how a rim responds. Reinforced layup where it matters to add extra strength and make the 44mm Prologue an everyday wheel, not just for race days.

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Grade 36 Hubs

The new Grade 36 hubs are built for reliability, durability, and performance. Weighing just 340 grams for the set, the hubs feature a ratchet drive system with 36 teeth and just 10 degrees of engagement

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TPI Bearings

The TPI Abec 3 bearings are used throughout the industry as a reliable and durable bearing that rolls smoothly and provides the longevity for use in all conditions.

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Handbuilt

Every wheel goes through 5 different work centers, before being QCed for true, run out, and spoke tension. This ensures every wheel will keep running as true as the day you received them.

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Grade 36 hubs

Featured in the Prologue level wheels is the Grade 36 hubs featuring a J-Bend flange, high strength steel ratchet with 36 teeth giving 10 degrees of engagement, and the low weight to help you fly up the steepest of hills.

Key features of the Grade 54 hubs include