7/2/2023 0 Comments Light alloy rims bike![]() ![]() If you're curious to know more about what we think of these wheels then take a look at our Halo Vapour GXC review. The wheels also use J - bend spokes so finding spares if you ever need them will be easy and they come with tubeless tape installed. You can also switch axle ends to fit QR frames/forks or 15mm forks. The Supadrive has been around for a while too so reliability is well-proven. Halo's Supadrive hub gives a rapid 120-point engagement so pedal pickup is an ultra snappy three degrees, and it comes in HG, SRAM XDR or Campagnolo options. They’re laced up with enough compliance to make them feel surefooted and comfortable rather than uptight and racy, but that smoothness really helps conserve speed and energy on rougher sections. The bombproof affordability that has made Halo popular has been brought over too and the GXC is a tough alloy wheelset. ![]() Halo established itself originally by making bombproof wheelsets for the mountain bike dirt jump scene but has since branched out to the road and gravel markets. The hubs have a maximum engagement gap of 10 degrees, which means they don't pick up quite as quickly as the Firecrest (three degrees), but you do get J bend spokes for simple maintenance and easy-to-find replacements.Ĭheck out our Zipp 303 S review for more info.Ģ1mm inner rim diameter limits tyre width options The 303 S isn't as light as the firecrest, but in the real world, the extra grams aren't going to cause you any problems. The hookless bead design helps Zipp reduce manufacturing waste and keep costs down, but it does mean that tyre compatibility is limited and it's important you don't exceed the max recommended pressure. With a total weight of 1,610 grams in 700c with tubeless valves fitted, they're plenty responsive and fast over all terrains. They mightn't offer the same low weight, instant pick up and floaty feel of the more expensive Zipp 303 Firecrest wheels, but there's no arguing they're one of the best gravel wheelsets in the circa-£1,000/$1,000 bracket. The Zipp 303S wheelset enables riders on a slightly tighter budget to take advantage of the wider-is-faster trend. To see why we loved them so much read our Zipp 303 Firecrest review. Pair that with a user-friendly setup, the top quality warranty and a more affordable price and the Zipp 303 really is one of the best gravel wheels around. Just ensure you adhere to the recommended tyre pressures when using the hookless versions. This does open up tyre compatibility but at a fairly hefty cost increase of around $600.Įven compared to the wider rims and lower pressures flooding the best gravel wheels market, the Zipp 303 Firecrests are, according to our review, a "mic-drop moment". It's worth mentioning though that the 650B wheel still uses the older rim shape and therefore a hooked bead. Therefore, the cost of the 303 Firecrest comes in at a more reasonable price compared to Zipps of old. ![]() Thanks to the new shape of the 700c rims and its hookless beads, Zipp was able to reduce manufacturing waste, and with it, the associated costs. The front and rear wheel use the same spoke lengths, so finding spares in a pinch is a simple process.According to our product tester Guy Kesteven, these are the most quietly rapid, comfortable, versatile, responsive and enjoyable drop bar wheels he's ever ridden, and they come with awesome warranty support. J-bend DT Swiss Competition Race spokes are light and make maintenance easy should you damage a spoke. Roval gets the weight down on the Traverse Alloys by using 28 spokes in a 2-cross pattern. Whether you’re putting a number plate on for enduro or just want to accelerate faster and climb easier, shedding a few grams never hurts. The 27.5s shave a few more grams off, weighing in at 1,830 grams. That puts the Traverse Alloy at a competitively light 1,870 grams for the 29″ hoops. Race light, easily serviceableĪs mentioned, the Alloy version of Roval’s enduro hoop is only 70 grams heaver than the Traverse Carbon. ![]() With a suggested retail of USD$650.00 for a set – and available in 27.5″ or 29″ options (or, you know, one of each for those mixed-wheel Specialized bikes) Traverse Alloy wheels work for any use, and more budgets than the carbon firbre options. If you’re in the market for a set of rims you can ride day-in, day-out all year, or abuse on the steepest trails without worrying about how much you paid for them, Roval could be the ticket. Good light wheels aren’t just for enduro racers, of course. What makes this stand out from other alloy offerings? Roval Traverse Alloy wheelsets are just 70 grams heavier than the equivalent 29″ Traverse Carbon. Hunting for an enduro-worthy wheelset without the price of carbon fibre hoops? Roval is rolling out an aluminum version of its Traverse Carbon wheelset. ![]()
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