Citec 8000 GR Gravel DB review: This wheelset, manufactured entirely in Germany, promises stability and durability thanks to its special hub design. The wide rims with their pronounced U-profile also impress with their internal qualities. Citec, based in the town of Beelitz southwest of Berlin, has been pursuing its own path in wheel building for decades. Read more …
Giveaway: Citec 8000 GR Gravel DB wheelset: The Brandenburg-based manufacturer, popular in the racing world, is launching a lightweight, aerodynamically optimized gravel wheelset. Velomotion is giving away one set that will delight gravel racing fans. Citec, the wheel manufacturer from Brandenburg, has been a well-kept secret among triathletes and time trialists for years. The wheelsets from… read more
Citec Giveaway: If you take a look at the professional racing bikes used in the Tour de France, you'll quickly notice that the frames differ significantly depending on the terrain. But it's not just the frames; the wheels are also specifically chosen according to the elevation profile, wind conditions, and route. Of course, because especially as a professional in the toughest... read more
Test: Bikes specifically designed for gravel riding are now ubiquitous. Besides the so-called gravel bikes themselves, special components and equipment options are also becoming increasingly common. Whether it's a gravel groupset, gravel handlebars, or, as in our case, gravel wheels. The German manufacturer Citec has… read more
Review: German wheel manufacturer Citec offers the world's lightest 80mm deep clincher full carbon wheelset in its Citec 8000 Ultra series, promising excellent aerodynamics in addition to its low weight. We were therefore all the more eager to test these speedsters. Citec 8000 Ultra – The world's lightest 80mm clincher. The data speaks for itself… read more
