Author Topic: Which gravel wheels?  (Read 6639 times)

bartl0

Which gravel wheels?
« on: November 21, 2023, 06:18:53 AM »
Hi guys!

I'm about to buy gravel wheels. Currently thinking of https://www.winspace.cc/product/lun-grapid-700-gravel-wheelset/ or https://www.9velo.com/products/gravel-gv-series?VariantsId=10032
They are in similar price range acceptable for me.
your insight or feedback from experience greatly appreciated.

Thanks!



this is dog

Re: Which gravel wheels?
« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2023, 06:36:10 AM »
I used to own a pair with bladed pillar spokes and aluminum spoke nipples. Very decent set for only 3 years until spoke nipples broke one by one. Got the wheelset rebuild entirely. Also not a big fan of the pillar spokes, personally I would only go for Sapim spokes.

Not sure where you live, but have you considered handbuilt wheels?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001651900811.html
« Last Edit: November 21, 2023, 06:41:16 AM by chinkone »

Tijoe

Re: Which gravel wheels?
« Reply #2 on: November 21, 2023, 10:50:04 PM »
I purchased these Elite Wheels for my Gravel build around 4 years ago.  They have around 8K miles on them now.  Zero issues!  They have never had to be trued, and have not been babied.  Probably 60% of the miles have been on Gravel roads and a lot of single track.  Probably the best set of wheels I have ever purchase for under $400.  Plus they will be on sale on their Black Friday deal in a few days.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255799847268989.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.1368.10931802m2vyi6&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt

kubackje

Re: Which gravel wheels?
« Reply #3 on: November 22, 2023, 10:00:27 AM »
I ordered my gravel wheels directly from OEM factory - yuanan. Contact person is Leon Hu. I asked for the custom build and I am very satisfied.

35mm deep, 25mm internal, pillar 1420, 36t ratchet hub - weight 1430g.

Nothing can't beat them at 500$ price point.



repoman

Re: Which gravel wheels?
« Reply #5 on: November 22, 2023, 06:55:33 PM »
I'm pretty happy with the 9Velo 45mm wheels I have, I wouldn't hesitate to buy the wider ones marketed for gravel.

saintrider

Re: Which gravel wheels?
« Reply #6 on: November 23, 2023, 12:53:40 PM »
I've done 1600 Km so far on my Fiberin Gravel Wheelset 35mm hookless with novatec 411|12 hubs from AliExpress . They are 1330g. i choose this because i have fiberin also on my MTB ...more than 6K with no issues (1220g wheels).

tomz

Re: Which gravel wheels?
« Reply #7 on: November 28, 2023, 10:39:04 AM »
I love the price point of these aliexpress wheel what is the typical weight of these e.g. Elite wheels as shown here

JimLee

Re: Which gravel wheels?
« Reply #8 on: November 30, 2023, 03:06:39 AM »
newest 5 spokes wheel for gravel, inner width 23.1mm, fit for 700*30C-50C tire, ship to EU is about USD$1200
also C52DB Gravel Wheels,use 33mm depth as examble:
C52DB-LCX33-1423   LightCarbon C52DB Disc   LCX33   Clincher/TLR   Pillar 1423   Center Lock   12/100mm TA   12/142mm TA   24H   24H   1480g
ship to EU cost is undwer USD$600

spnasc77

Re: Which gravel wheels?
« Reply #9 on: March 06, 2024, 04:33:24 PM »
Anyone try Speeder's gravel wheels? I know their road wheels are well received.

Got quoted 665$USD for a set with 40mm depth, 25mm internal, DT Swiss 350 hub and sapim cx-ray spokes.

Turning an endurance bike into a gravel bike with 35mm listed clearance on 700C.

thanks!

this is dog

Re: Which gravel wheels?
« Reply #10 on: March 07, 2024, 02:10:10 AM »
Anyone try Speeder's gravel wheels? I know their road wheels are well received.

Got quoted 665$USD for a set with 40mm depth, 25mm internal, DT Swiss 350 hub and sapim cx-ray spokes.

Turning an endurance bike into a gravel bike with 35mm listed clearance on 700C.

thanks!

$665USD?? With that configuration, that's dirt cheap!!


c.etzo

Re: Which gravel wheels?
« Reply #11 on: March 07, 2024, 02:20:21 AM »
i've ordered a wheelset from peterscycle with waved 35/40 mm rim, hookless 25 id and 34 od, sapim cx ray, custom hub 24h with ratchet. hope to have it soon

00Garza

Re: Which gravel wheels?
« Reply #12 on: March 07, 2024, 12:47:54 PM »
Anyone try Speeder's gravel wheels? I know their road wheels are well received.

Got quoted 665$USD for a set with 40mm depth, 25mm internal, DT Swiss 350 hub and sapim cx-ray spokes.

Turning an endurance bike into a gravel bike with 35mm listed clearance on 700C.

thanks!

Link? Or did you contact directly?

mirphak

Re: Which gravel wheels?
« Reply #13 on: March 30, 2024, 09:45:38 AM »
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EH5WIRB

These. I think I got an epic deal during the las AliExpress events

c.etzo

Re: Which gravel wheels?
« Reply #14 on: April 06, 2024, 02:59:06 AM »
just received my wheels from PetersCycle, here some pics.
the specs are:
Rim 35/40 mm waved, hookless with 25mm ID and 34 OD
custom hub with star ratchet 24H with sapim Cx Ray
weight is 1360 gr
with pirelli adventure 40mm, cassette 11-40, shimano mt 800 rotors, valves is 3260 gr as pics attached
« Last Edit: April 06, 2024, 03:20:45 AM by c.etzo »