Journalist and lifelong cyclist Henrik Moltke on what 32-inch wheels bring to gravel riding and racing: choosing and building a bike, testing equipment, rides, trips and races.https://32in.ch/https://32in.ch/stories/first-32-inch-build-plan/https://32in.ch/stories/first-32-inch-build-plan/The frame and wheels I am considering for a 32-inch gravel race bike, with a target weight of 7.5 kg or less.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTBuild diaryhttps://32in.ch/reading/diving-deep-reviewing-berd-polymer-vs-steel-bladed-spokes/https://32in.ch/reading/diving-deep-reviewing-berd-polymer-vs-steel-bladed-spokes/Escape Collective. I briefly considered BERD polymer spokes for my first 32″ wheelset due to the low weight and ride quality. But I am now leaning towards bladed carbon for the potential aero advantage and since I don’t do much super technical riding on rocks etc. where polymer spokes seem to have a clear advantage.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTReading note