Wheel Survey: Who makes the best wheelset? Small, little-known companies and renowned traditional manufacturers alike are active in the wheel market, which has been undergoing significant change since the triumph of disc brakes. Velomotion outlines what's happened in recent years and decades – and in the subsequent quick survey, there's a premium carbon gravel wheelset up for grabs... read more
Leeze CH 40 Allroad Basic review: Mounting this carbon wheelset on your gravel bike doesn't require any compromises – plus, Leeze wheels are as stable as they are affordable. Leeze, based in Münsterland, Germany, offers a carbon wheelset for gravel bikes for just under €900, with intriguing specs. The wheels' name "Basic" is primarily due to the... read more
DT Swiss G 1800 Spline: The DT Swiss is solid and durable, and with its wide rims, it's optimally suited to gravel bikes. Even its slightly higher weight doesn't prove to be a disadvantage in practice. With the G 1800, DT Swiss has created a real box office hit. This gravel-specific wheelset is popular with bike manufacturers who equip their bikes with branded products... read more
Mavic Allroad SL review: The long-established French manufacturer is up to date with the Allroad SL Disc. The lightweight wheelset impresses with high-quality technology and rims optimized for tubeless tires. The Mavic Allroad has been around for five years, with the current aluminum flagship model, the Allroad SL, introduced at the end of 2021. The SL has the Allroad Pro and... read more
DT Swiss GRC 1400 Spline: An aero wheelset for gravel bikes? Why not? Especially in long-distance races, every watt counts – and DT Swiss is getting the most out of it with the help of its colleagues. With the DT Swiss GRC 1400 Spline, the Swiss company is one of the pioneers in "aero gravel." The wheel specialist relies on the expertise of its colleagues at Swiss... read more
