Gravel wheels ranking
Season 2024
The best wheels for gravel bikes

When choosing wheels for a gravel bike, it's important to think about how hard the roads are and what tire width you need. Gravel bikes have changed a lot over the years. They used to be for easy gravel paths and forest trails, but now they're also used on harder mountain trails.

For allroad/roadplus rides, where riding mainly takes place on gravel, forest roads, and asphalt, tires in the range of about 36 – 42 mm work very well, providing good grip and low rolling resistance. For such tires, a rim with an internal width of at least 21 mm or wider is recommended. For more difficult trails, it is advisable to use wider tires and a rim width of at least 24 mm. This will allow the wheel to perform more effectively in rough terrain.

Hubs are important for making your wheels durable and failure-free, especially in tough conditions. Good hubs have well-sealed bearings to keep out sand, water, and dirt. We recommend DT Swiss and Evanlite hubs because they are well-sealed and made from high quality materials.

For spokes, we usually use mainly Sapim D-Light because they are light and durable. For harder use, like ultra races, mountain trails, or heavier riders, stronger Sapim Race spokes with brass nipples are much better. These wheels will be a bit heavier but very strong for tough conditions.

The wheel models we offer are some of the best in their price range. Each model can be customized to individual preferences in the configurator – allowing for modifications of hubs or spokes, nipple colors and tires selection.

DT Swiss GR 531

Weight: 1700 - 1790 grams (various configurations)
Inner rim width: 24 mm
Weight limit: 130 kg
Rim material: alloy

Our comment

The GR 531 rim is known for its high durability and large weight limit. With an internal width of 24 mm, it can handle various gravel tires. These wheels are perfect as a universal gravel set - fast gravel roads and more challenging trails. The wheels are built with high-quality hubs and spokes, which you can choose from configurator, including DT Swiss, Evanlite, and Sapim models.

DT Swiss R 500

Weight: 1620 - 1710 grams (various configurations)
Inner rim width: 22 mm
Weight limit: 130 kg
Rim material: alloy

Our comment

For gravel and allroad, the lightweight DT R500 rim is an excellent choice. It has a high weight limit of 130 kg and an internal width of 22 mm. We recommend using tires between 32 and 42 mm wide. This model is great for allroad (road and gravel). However, if you need wheels for tougher terrain and wider tires, we recommend the previously mentioned DT GR 531 model.

DT Swiss G 540

Weight: 1760 - 1850 grams (various configurations)
Inner rim width: 24 mm
Weight limit: 130 kg
Rim material: alloy

Our comment

Wheels built with the DT G 540 rim are similar to the top GR 531 alloy model (24 mm internal width). The G 540 model is a bit heavier but more price-affordable. These wheels are designed for various gravel trails, offering versatility. For tougher trails (mountain paths, bikepacking), we suggest choosing stronger Sapim Race spokes with brass nipples in the configurator. This setup will improve both durability and performance on difficult terrain.

Evanlite New Gravel

Weight: 1360 - 1450 grams (various configurations)
Inner rim width: 24 mm
Weight limit: 120 kg
Rim material: carbon

Our comment

The Evanlite carbon wheelset is designed with a lightweight carbon rim. This is the perfect solution for riders who want minimal wheel weight to maximize bike performance. The recommended tire width range is 32 to 55 mm, making these wheels suitable for both fast gravel roads and more challenging paths. The wheels come with an extended warranty and protection program from Evanlite.

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