What kinda wheels are you rockin on gravel and mixed surface rides?

[madsciencenow]

Wondering what kind of wheels you all like for mixed surface riding?

1. rims,
2. hubs, and
3. Tires.

[Lionel]

campy bora one discs is what I like.

[Luwabra]

Belgium+ or a23

Dt350

Snoqualamie pass standard casing


Tubeless, durable, practical, reputable companies

[oldpotatoe]

Wondering what kind of wheels you all like for mixed surface riding?

1. rims,
2. hubs, and
3. Tires.

Mavic Mach2CD
Phil Wood(freewheel)
Vittoria Pave tubulars in 27mm

[DRZRM]

For my gravel bike, which I don't yet have in hand, I have some Shimano XTR Race wheels I'll run with a somewhat knobby tire (I have Elwood Terrenes mounted now, and some Schwalbe G-Ones to try out, ~40mm) for fireroads and single track (light and tough), and some I9 Torches laced to HED Belgium+ to run a large road or smoother gravel tire on (say under 35mm). Also have some wide I9 torches laced to ENVE M60s that I may try on committed singletrack days that should fit a 48mm on my frame, we'll see if I like them.

[xeladragon]

I9 AR25

Compass BJP tubeless or something with knobs, also tubeless

[phoenix]

WTB KOM i23
WI CLD
WTB Riddler 45c or Specialized Renegade 1.8

HED Belgium
WI T11
WTB Nano 40c

[livingminimal]

November Rims
WI disc hubs
Variety of tires, depends on exactly what Im riding. Lately some 38mm hutchinsons.

[Duende]

Enve 3.4 Disc
DT 240
Hutchinson Override 38c/Compass Bon Jon 35c

[nmrt]

I9 carbon ULCX rims (24 mm internal and 28 mm external)
I9 road 6-bolt hubs
Donelly/Clement Xplor MSO 700 X 40c tires

[madsciencenow]

At the risk of starting WWIII, what do people like/dislike about aluminum rim construction versus carbon in the disc brake department?

[GOTHBROOKS]

old american classic front hub and a king rear hub laced to a23s with 42c resolutes. tubeless with rimbrakes.

[JEFFTHEROBOT]

Nox Citico
DT 240
Hutchinson Overide 38

[KidWok]

On my Soma Double Cross Disc, I'm running DT TK's 36h, Shimano Dyno front hub and XT rear (Centerlock), and 700 x 35 Schwalbe Marathon Supremes. This is more of a loaded touring setup and I just did a bike camping trip to Mt. Rainier that included some gravel riding.

On my Gunnar Crosshairs with Waterford fork, I'm running H+Son Archetypes 24/28h, King hubs, 700 x 32 Schwalbe Marathon Supremes. This is an unloaded gravel/all-arounder setup.

"Gravel" for me is mostly crushed and relatively smooth. My gravel rides usually involve a lot of pavement as well. Sometimes I will pump up my tires leaving home, deflate them when I get off pavement for long stretches, and then put air back in the tire for the ride home on pavement.

Tai

[jtbadge]

White Industries T11 > H Plus Son Archetypes.

28c Vittoria Corsa G+ when mostly pavement, or 40c WTB Nano for more serious stuff.

[notsew]

Belgium+ on i9 Torch

rim brake
Tires vary

[veloduffer]

Easton R90SL alloy rims (disc brake) with Industry Nine Torch hubs. Tires are Clement PDX.

Just picked up a pair of Reynolds ATR carbon wheels.


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[NHAero]

WI MI6 disc hubs
Boyd Altamont Lite rims 28/32
Vittoria Voyageur Hyper 700x35 tires

[sfghbiker]

Enve XC rims
DT Swiss 240 Hubs
WTB Resolute after a long discussion on paceline which I really like

[R3awak3n]

I have not ridden them more than 200 miles but my reynolds ATR II 650b wheels are fantastic so far.

[Hilltopperny]

I have few different setups and they are all great for riding gravel and mixed surfaces.

Enve 650b am wheels to dt 240s with gravel kings mounted tubeless are great!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180905/23615be9117f4d58ea315d1cd0de255c.jpg

Stans Valor Pro set up tubeless with Compass Steilicoom tires are awesome for climbing, loose and muddy terrain.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180905/efd1e995da41ec55e8ea49cbe3f935b6.jpg

Reynolds ATR 700c setup tubeless with Schwalbe G-one allroad tires are great all around wheels and tires for mixed terrain.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180905/400cd024ae3a22d3e4a456b0b197c3d1.jpg
Saving my favorite for last are the Reynolds ATR 650b wheels set up tubeless with 48mm gravel kings. These are my favorite wheels for 99% of my mixed terrain rides. I did have a little slippage during D2R2 going up steep long ascents during the downpour, but other than that these wheels and tires are smooth and comfy on and off road!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180905/b221e52d0f875a4f4f942f9a2671b304.jpg


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[ptourkin]

Enve and Enve made I9 on I9 hubs for 650B and 700 with WTB Byways and Maxxis Rambler 38s, respectively.

You can get good deals now on gravel width older MTB rims/wheels as people upgrade to wider rims on their MTB, which is how I got two sets of nice wheels.

[weisan]

To me, the selection of proper tires play a bigger part in the overall equation.

Gravel Kings SK 40mm seems to be able to fulfill 99% of what I need.

The remaining 1% is when all hell breaks loose, survival mode-type riding and at that point, it matters not what tires I am wearing.

When it comes to wheels, I go cheap (read: heavy) but reliable, meaning I pick up a bunch of low-to-mid level shimano disc hubs from the co-op and build them up with alloy rims (Velocity A23, Archetype H Plus Son, and HED Belgium). I only built 32 holes 3X. Cost per wheelset averages $100 or less. In terms of durability, zero issue. I don't care about tubeless.

[Gummee]

Mavic Mach2CD
Phil Wood(freewheel)
Vittoria Pave tubulars in 27mm

I dented a Mach2 Ceramic. Know of any that aren't $1million?

Afa the OP:

Typically Open Pro tubulars w 6800 or 9k hubs and either LASes or MXPs. It was MXPs today. Failing that Bontrager RLs and tubeless CX0s.

There's nothing and I mean nothing like the ride of a good tubular on the gravel. ...and best of all? No pinch flats!

M

[Hakkalugi]

AmClassic 650b Race with 48c GKSK. Wheelset is a bit of a unicorn and hard to find, but light and bomber. Tires are pretty good, cheaper than MSOs and wear longer but less grip.

[kppolich]

Belgium +
DT240s
Anything Tubeless

[rkhatibi]

Pacenti SL25 (whatever disc model before Forza)
WI CLD 28/28
Just over 1500g on the wheelset IIRC.
42c WTB Resolutes

If I was doing more road on that bike, i might go back to the 36c Clement xplor. 42c has been great for gravel.

[saab2000]

Pacenti SL 25
White Industries MI6 disc hubs (28/28)
Panaracer Gravel King 700x38

[Tommasini53]

Campy Record 28h, 3x;
Hed + (rim brake);
Huchinson Overide 38mm tubeless
:banana:

[stien]

When it comes to wheels, I go cheap (read: heavy) but reliable,

For off-road, I came here to say this among the folks riding $1000 wheels.

I took my stock from Specialized "Alexrims" wheels (bonus because that's my name) drop bar mountain biking on the wrong tires (38mm Marathons) because I had a free hour in town. Bottom out on the rim? Who cares?

[oldpotatoe]

I dented a Mach2 Ceramic. Know of any that aren't $1million?

Afa the OP:

Typically Open Pro tubulars w 6800 or 9k hubs and either LASes or MXPs. It was MXPs today. Failing that Bontrager RLs and tubeless CX0s.

There's nothing and I mean nothing like the ride of a good tubular on the gravel. ...and best of all? No pinch flats!

M

Ceramic? Expect that $million$..Non-ceramic pretty easy to find tho...ebay-land

[Mike Bryant]

King R45 hubs. HPlusSon Archetype rims. 28 2-cross front. 32 3-cross rear. Tubes in Kenda Happy Mediums 700x35.
Used the R45s on the road bike, but went 11 speed and carbon wheels on that, so the 10 speed R45s got repurposed.


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[tombtfslpk]

Mixed Surface:
Road Bike, Stan's Alpha 340 rims, C Xray spokes (lots)
Bitex Hubs
Huchinson Sector 28 tubeless
This is a Road bike after all.....I'm not going down some banzai decent. It's an aluminum Felt FA, I don't let surface stop my rides on this bike.

"Gravel" Bike(s), Chinese Carbon 29er or Stan's Crest rims
Bitex Disc Hubs, They're not expensive and work well.
Usually Schwalbe G-One or Comet Hardpack
If I am on one of these bikes, I'm planning on riding a rough surface with some pavement added in.
It really is all about the tires, I have other big tires, some smoother and some small MTB tires depending on the expected conditions.

[djg]

Stopped racing, pointed at my cross bike, and said I hereby imagine that sometimes you’re a gravel bike. So, lately, it’s Eurus tubulars with challenge cross tires — I think it’s one grifo and one fango. I might get some file treads — and have been thinking about some clincher wheel alternatives, but I’m in no rush on that.

[JLQ]

Kenda Flintridge Pro 35's on Stan's 3.30 hubs laced to Stan's Grail rims. Love the setup.

[mwynne]

King to Archetypes (32 3x), currently Clement PDX, but kind of want something a bit more "all-round" since there's no mud in these parts.

[floxy1]

I’ve been using i9 UL235 wheels with G-ones and they’ve been great for gravel (mostly) and some fast road rides. They are light and a little flexy which I love for gravel.

[madsciencenow]

November Rims

WI disc hubs

Variety of tires, depends on exactly what Im riding. Lately some 38mm hutchinsons.



Which November rims?


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[azrider]

Some Black Inc.’s.....

[AZR3]

Nextie NXT27RM30 (650b)
DTSwiss 350 SP Centerlock
WTB Venture (previously on WTB Byways pictured below)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4826/45981523225_044939f70e_b.jpg

[fa63]

Who makes that top tube bag?

[AZR3]

Who makes that top tube bag?

Torhans (https://www.torhans.com/products/bentox)

I drilled new mounting holes in the bento x to move it closer to the stem

[Andy sti]

Which November rims?


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I'm awaiting a set of GOAT 28s to I9 hubs with 24 cx-rays front and rear. Should be done in a couple weeks.

[weiwentg]

The stock wheelset on my Parlee Chebacco is a DT Swiss C1800 wheelset. That's 370 hubs to what I believe are DT R500 rims, 22mm internal width, 24 bladed spokes, 1760g claimed wheelset weight. They're fine wheels. Not sure about the build quality yet (i.e. haven't had them long enough for problems to surface). The $538 MSRP seems competitive enough assuming they're built well.

They have Panaracer GravelKing SKs set up tubeless. I tried these for CX a couple times, but I wasn't happy. They don't seem to have enough traction in corners. Keep in mind I'm very new to tubeless and I didn't want to take the pressure down too low, so I could have experimented there a bit. They do fine for gravel, obviously.

[Clancy]

Been very happy with my Reynolds ATR’s with GravelKings file thread set-up tubeless. Mine are the first generation so have had them for awhile, still perfectly true and Lord knows I’ve beaten the snot out of them.

Recently picked-up a set of Hunt 30 carbon gravel wheels. Came in right at advertised weight, true and spokes evenly tensioned. Freehub is louder than what I prefer but so far seem a lot of wheel for the money. After more time on them I’ll report back.

With all that said, hard to go wrong with what Oldpatatoe can build up to custom desire. In hindsight wish i had gone that route, hopefully in the future.

[oldpotatoe]

Been very happy with my Reynolds ATR’s with GravelKings file thread set-up tubeless. Mine are the first generation so have had them for awhile, still perfectly true and Lord knows I’ve beaten the snot out of them.

Recently picked-up a set of Hunt 30 carbon gravel wheels. Came in right at advertised weight, true and spokes evenly tensioned. Freehub is louder than what I prefer but so far seem a lot of wheel for the money. After more time on them I’ll report back.

With all that said, hard to go wrong with what Oldpotatoe can build up to custom desire. In hindsight wish i had gone that route, hopefully in the future.

Thanks for the kind words sir...

[93KgBike]

Enjoying WTB Riddler 700c x 37 on Mavic Ksyrium Elite something-or-others with tubes. Good combo, very light with low g tubes.

[mktng]

picked up a new old stock 2009 Aksium Race wheelset 2 years ago.

paired with latex tubes on 700x35 gravel king's.

not the lightest set up. but what a great wheelset.
could the steel spokes add to the characteristics of the wheel?

havent had to tweak the wheel since i got them. ive definitely beat and neglected the wheels too. but they keep on trucking.

[Cbh]

The stock wheelset on my Parlee Chebacco is a DT Swiss C1800 wheelset. That's 370 hubs to what I believe are DT R500 rims, 22mm internal width, 24 bladed spokes, 1760g claimed wheelset weight. They're fine wheels. Not sure about the build quality yet (i.e. haven't had them long enough for problems to surface). The $538 MSRP seems competitive enough assuming they're built well.

They have Panaracer GravelKing SKs set up tubeless. I tried these for CX a couple times, but I wasn't happy. They don't seem to have enough traction in corners. Keep in mind I'm very new to tubeless and I didn't want to take the pressure down too low, so I could have experimented there a bit. They do fine for gravel, obviously.

Just ordered a chebacco and was wondering what to do about wheels. Was planning to use this as an ‘allroad’ Bike so wanted something that could work on gravel and keep up on a moderate road group ride. Also thinking about a HED Belgium + setup. Do you like the c1800?

[wkeller79]

Nox Citico
White Industries CLD Polished Silver
Michelin Power Gravel 40mm

Bomb proof thus far :banana:

[weiwentg]

Just ordered a chebacco and was wondering what to do about wheels. Was planning to use this as an ‘allroad’ Bike so wanted something that could work on gravel and keep up on a moderate road group ride. Also thinking about a HED Belgium + setup. Do you like the c1800?

As I said, I haven't had enough time on them to surface any build issues. If they're built well, then I like them. If I were paying MSRP, I think they would be a decent buy. I believe one can find them on eBay for cheaper, as people look to offload their stock wheels.

If you're very particular about rim width, you'll want to note that the C series (cross road, by which I think they mean cyclocross) has 22mm internal width. I think these are optimal with tires from maybe 30 to 40mm. The ETRTO says that officially, tires between 35mm and 64mm are compatible. If you're using C-series wheels with 28mm tires, I wonder if the rim will be a bit too wide for the tire.

If I'm right, then maybe it would be better to consider their E-series wheels or the rims on those wheels (e.g. the R470 rim), which I believe use 20mm internal width rims. Those should accommodate road tires and many gravel tires. The Belgium rim is about 19 or 20mm internal width, I think.

Alternatively, it might not matter that much. And I don't know that there are good empirically-based rules or even guidelines about what width rims go with which tires.

[993rs]

HED Belgium Plus
CK
Gravel King SK 43s

[robertbb]

My gravel/commuter bike is v-brake. I use:

DT240 front (24h) and rear (28h).
Easton R90SL rims
DT Aerolite spokes

(I'm 73kg and only really use it for commuting and very light gravel... so the relatively light build is robust enough).

At the moment I'm using tubes with some Giant-branded cross-city tyres I got for free as part of a bargain Gumtree find. They're actually pretty good. Will probably go tubeless with Gravelkings once these wear out.

[Hilltopperny]

I am using Reynolds ATR in both 700c/35mm g-one all around and 650b/42mm Soma Grand Randoneur. I just picked up a set of disc Belgium plus with Chris King ISO hubs and set them up tubeless with 32mm gravel king slicks to try out.

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[fa63]

I have two wheelsets:

HED Ardennes Plus GP with WTB Resolute 700x42c tires, set up tubeless - this is for the rougher gravel roads around here

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191001/cafff69744dd56b2a48d28e92502dbe7.jpg

Prime CC50 with Panaracer Gravelking 700x38c tires - I use this combo on hard packed dirt roads and general road riding

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191001/dbce95b282980fad012a9ea9d8645d81.jpg

[Spdntrxi]

I'm fooling around with tires and wheelsize but right now I have..

1. Roval CLX32 in 650b with Donnelly MSO 650x42 roval hubs
2. Enve G27 with WTB Byways 650x47 DTswiss 240s hubs
3. Enve 4.5AR with Compass Barlow pass 700x38 Industry9 Classic hubs

[Tommasini53]

HED Belgium Plus
Campy Record, 28h, 3x
Schwable G-One 38mm

[phoenix]

HED Belgium +
White Industries CLD
WTB Riddler 45

HED Belgium +
White Industries CLD
Compass Snoqualmie Pass




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[azrider]

Prime CC50 with Panaracer Gravelking 700x38c tires - I use this combo on hard packed dirt roads and general road riding

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191001/dbce95b282980fad012a9ea9d8645d81.jpg

Diggin this setup .....I’m thinking those will be my next tire choice. How are rhey durability wise??

[Rekalcitrant]

I think Next (forum sponsor) RULE are amazing if you don’t mind keeping pressure relatively low. They are light, tough, and have a super shallow rounded bead that really cuts down pinch flats on rough terrain. I’m sure the XPLOR are even better for all-road use—a little deeper and wider, and can handle aomewhat higher tire pressure. I’ve also been very happy with a set of Stans Avions. They have a notable aero benefit over shallow rims, but for their depth they ride very smoothly over rougher terrain. Tire-wise, I’ve been happy racing Maxxis Ramblers on rough or sloppy terrain. I’ve been riding Hutchinson Sectors when it’s smooth enough for a road tire. My recent favorites are Hutchinson Overrides; they roll quickly on pavement but have enough width and tread for most gravel surfaces, as long as an aggressive tread isn’t essential.

[jtakeda]

I had
SON dynamo to velocity dyad 2x
WI mi5 to velocity Dyad 2x
Rim brake.

Liked the wheels they were great and never had a single problem.

New bike will have a different standard going
142 TA I9 to WI rim
Son dynamo TA To WI rim

Obviously waiting on the WI rims but I already put my order in and they will show up when they’re ready

[fa63]

Diggin this setup .....I’m thinking those will be my next tire choice. How are rhey durability wise??I just started using them recently, but if my experience with the 32c version of these tires is any indication, then durability won't be an issue.

I am also running these with tubes for now; I will convert to tubeless when I get my hands on some 80mm long tubeless valves (don't care for valve extenders).

[AngryScientist]

liking these lately.

https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rCJZ8SxLc6c/XXGIA-N-McI/AAAAAAAADT8/KlOo529YJcYVtgmtoLAKGvH7npFHqGUgwCLcBGAs/s1200/IMG_2018.jpg

[CAAD]

Farsports FSC35-CM-28TSL with novatec 411/412 hubs, cxray spokes, 24x24. Just over 1300g. These wheels have been flawless. Nice stiff build that can take a beating. They are tubeless ready but I'm still running tubes. Around $750 shipped.

[merlinmurph]

Allow me to add to the confusion.....

Pacenti SL25
Shimano CX disc built by ergott w/ Sapim spokes
Clement/Donnelly X'PLOR MSO 40mm

Pretty mundane compared to a lot of the above, but it has been rock solid after 3 years of getting banged on local singletrack and dirt roads.

[Octave]

For rim brakes: Duke rims, Hope hubs and Challenge Almonzo 33C tyres have served me very well.

For disc brakes: Mason x HUNT 650B with a Son Dynamo on the front. Currently with Donnelly Strada USH 42C tyres for all-road bikepacking. S-O-L-I-D.

[chrismoustache]

H Plus Son Tb14 (32 3x)
5800 hubs
WTB Nano 40s

These have been super reliable, barely needing any attention after seeing a bunch of singletrack, railroad ballast, and other chunky stuff. Also, very cheap.

[doomridesout]

I've been hammering a pair of Light-Bicycles 650b road rims to DT350 centerlock hubs for the last year and they are great. Very light and responsive but absolutely no fear for durability, comfort, or traction with 650x38 smooth Gravelkings set up tubeless. This is for mixed riding and broken pavement, not pure gravel.

[HTupolev]

Deore XT 780 hubs, Sun Rhyno Lite 26er rims, Sapim Laser spokes. 36H 3-cross lacing front and rear. All silver.

https://i.imgur.com/RyEp0t3.jpg

Current tire setup is Rat Trap Pass EL with Vittoria 26er latex tubes.

https://i.imgur.com/qMIbKt9.jpg

[scoobydrew]

New bike (Disc): DT Swiss XR361 650b/27.5" rims to Bitex BX106 with Sapim Laser spokes and Sapim alloy nipples. Running Gravelking SK 650x48mm tires.

Older bike (Rim Brake): Velocity A23 (regular front, OC rear) to Formula front hubs and White Industries T11 Rear Hubs. Running WTB Nano 700x40 tires.

Both sets are absolutely bombproof.