01 April 2026
Wider Thinking, Sharper Riding - Tech Focus
Gravel racing has evolved. This project is the result of a deep analysis of athletes’ changing needs, combining real-world data and firsthand experience from top-level gravel competitions.
The evolution of races and riding style demands wheels capable of sustaining high speeds on extremely rough terrain, without compromising control or precision. A deep analysis of our range highlighted the opportunity to develop a new solution - more advanced, more performant - strategically positioned between our all-road and adventure gravel ranges.
As wheel specialists, we design dedicated products for each discipline, never relying on forced adaptations. Every technical choice is made with a single objective: maximum performance in its specific riding environment.
The answer to these demands lies in the development of a new wheel: deeper, wider, and more capable than any previous solution. Engineered for superior high-speed performance on gravel surfaces.
Benefit #1
Rim-tire interface
+ Aerodynamic
+ Speed
+ Speed
+ Handling
A narrow rim constricts wide tires causing the well-known “lightbulb effect”. On the other hand, a wide rim paired with a wide tire dramatically improves airflow interaction, optimizing the overall wheel system aerodynamics. For this project, we tuned the combination for peak performance: a 30 mm wide rim, with a 2-Wave Rim design, 47- 52 mm deep, perfectly matched with a 50 mm tire.
Measurements taken on two wheels with equal rim height and tire size, but different internal rim widths (specifically C30 vs C25).
Benefit #2
Precise Cornering Control
+ Contact Area
+ Control
+ Control
+ Safety
The wider internal channel also allows the tire to maintain its optimal shape, improving ground contact, stability, and overall performance. Additionally, this configuration helps prevent the “burp effect”, ensuring maximum safety and consistent cornering even at low pressures.
Optimal Tire Shape
A wider channel allows the rubber to maintain a flatter, more natural profile. This results in:
- Smoother transitions in corners
- Greater stability in lean angles
- More predictable behavior on mixed terrain
Reduction of the “Burp Effect”
In tubeless configurations, a larger internal channel improves the bead-to-rim fit. This:
- Reduces the risk of sudden air loss (“burping”)
- Allows safe use of lower pressures
- Ensures more consistent and reliable handling
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