Favorite gravel wheels?

[makoti]

Looking for something in the tubeless 700c flavor that will take up to 42s. Not partial to any material, but bonus points if you are using them with Ekar.
What suggestions do you have?

[SlowPokePete]

HED Belgium Plus.

SPP

[makoti]

Originally Posted by SlowPokePete

HED Belgium Plus.

SPP

On my radar, but not sure I can get N3W hubset on them

[djg21]

Originally Posted by makoti

On my radar, but not sure I can get N3W hubset on them

I would do the new HED Emporia over the Belgium plus. I’ve been really impressed with the FLO wheels. https://flocycling.com/products/flo-g700-disc-brake

[RobJ]

Originally Posted by djg21

I would do the new HED Emporia over the Belgium plus. I’ve been really impressed with the FLO wheels. https://flocycling.com/products/flo-g700-disc-brake

Those FLO's for gravel? I don't care how they market them. 1900g and 55mm depth?? Better be pan flat and hard packed dirt.

Need to know more to make recommendations. Type of riding, budget, lightweight or Clydesdale etc.


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[makoti]

Originally Posted by RobJ

Those FLO's for gravel? I don't care how they market them. 1900g and 55mm depth?? Better be pan flat and hard packed dirt.

Need to know more to make recommendations. Type of riding, budget, lightweight or Clydesdale etc.


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Right now:
Beginning my gravel experience. Rides so far have been on gravel roads with varying surfaces. Some pretty packed & wash boarded, some looser. I know that doesn't help much. Not sticking to packed trails, but not planning to shun them, either. Pace would be considered "party" in most places. Enjoying the different views.
Like to stay $1K or less, but for the right wheels I'd go a bit higher
160lb but am too high. Better at 145-153
Am a Campy guy & leaning to Ekar & 13 speeds

[djg21]

Originally Posted by RobJ

Those FLO's for gravel? I don't care how they market them. 1900g and 55mm depth?? Better be pan flat and hard packed dirt.

Need to know more to make recommendations. Type of riding, budget, lightweight or Clydesdale etc.


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Yep. Flos are for gravel. They ride great and climb pretty well. I’m not a natural climber at 6’3” and 190lbs, but I still can manage OK. If you want a wheel with a wider internal diameter, there will be a weight penalty. I also think the aero profile makes sense. Of course it’s going to weigh more, but when you average 15-17mph on a gravel ride, aero can make a difference. I’m also not at 6% body fat so a handful of grams isn’t likely to make much of a difference.

[fa63]

I use the HED Emporia wheels and they have been flawless. For Ekar, the new Campy Shamal Carbon look pretty sweet.

[Gibran]

If you like Campy and are looking for a wheelset around $1k that works with Ekar then Shamal Carbons are your wheelset. They run about $1,200 so just a little above your budget.

[makoti]

Originally Posted by Gibran

If you like Campy and are looking for a wheelset around $1k that works with Ekar then Shamal Carbons are your wheelset. They’re run about $1,200 so just a little above your budget.

They would match the road ones I have.

[s4life]

Shamal carbons!

[Andy340]

Fulcrum Rapid Red 5 - can be spec’d with N3W
I use them with 650x47 and like them a lot (HG 11 freewheel though)
Got them < $400 last summer but not sure of availability now at that price

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by makoti

Right now:
Beginning my gravel experience. Rides so far have been on gravel roads with varying surfaces. Some pretty packed & wash boarded, some looser. I know that doesn't help much. Not sticking to packed trails, but not planning to shun them, either. Pace would be considered "party" in most places. Enjoying the different views.
Like to stay $1K or less, but for the right wheels I'd go a bit higher
160lb but am too high. Better at 145-153
Am a Campy guy & leaning to Ekar & 13 speeds

As mentioned, as the N3W yech is going to wheels now, 'maybe' hubs eventually but hard to beat either Campagnolo or Fulcrum for a GREAT wheelset = EKAR/13s...

[madsciencenow]

I’d go with the HED Belgium Gs and find a hub set that’s compatible with your desired group set (sounds like Ekar) and let old spud lace em together for you. This said, I’m a Campy guy as well but have enjoyed GRX for my gravel bike.

Aero is less of a think until you start averaging over 20 mph which for me is challenging on gravel. I’d worry more about tires and pressure than aero for speed.


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[makoti]

The Shamals have been mentioned, but I'm only seeing them taking up to 30s. Am I looking at the wrong ones?