Elitewheels Drive G42 carbon gravel wheelset
Elitewheels Drive G42 Carbon Gravel Wheelset The Elitewheels Drive G42 wheelset is built for gravel riders fitting 700x40c to 700x60c tires for riding on rough terrain. Its 42mm deep carbon rim features a 28mm internal channel that widens the tire footprint without distorting its sidewalls. The assembly relies on a single-piece titanium freehub body that resists cassette gouging, paired with steel spokes balanced within a maximum tension variance of 7 kgf. Key Features 28mm internal width: Widens the tire base for 40mm to 60mm rubber to prevent lateral tire squirm when cornering at low pressures. Single-piece titanium freehub: Prevents cassette notch gouging during hard accelerations and eliminates assembly play thanks to its monolithic machined structure. Controlled spoke tension: Maintains a tension variance under 7 kgf across spokes to preserve wheel trueness on rough tracks. Hooked rim bead: Locks the Tubeless or clincher tire bead in place to prevent burping under vertical impacts. Compatibility These wheels are compatible with gravel frames equipped with Center Lock disc brakes and thru-axles measuring 12x100 mm up front and 12x142 mm at the rear. The rim accommodates tires ranging from 700x40C to 700x60C in Tubeless or inner tube setups (tubeless tape and valves pre-installed). The Shimano Micro Spline freehub body uses specific axle and bearing dimensions: it is not interchangeable with Shimano HG or SRAM XDR bodies on the same hub shell. Please select the exact version corresponding to your cassette drivetrain. Have a question regarding drivetrain compatibility? Contact us. Technical Specifications Product Name Drive G42 Gravel Brand Elitewheels Weight 1380 g ± 30 g (set) Activity Cycling Discipline Gravel, Allroad Color Black or Silver Material Carbon (rim), Titanium (freehub body), Steel (spokes) Rim Depth 42 mm Internal Width 28 mm External Width 36 mm Bead Type Hooked Tire Compatibility Tubeless / Clincher Compatible Tire Sizes 700x40C to 700x60C Brake Rotor Mount Center Lock Front Axle 12 x 100 mm Rear Axle 12 x 142 mm Freehub Body 60T Ratchet (6° engagement), single-piece Titanium (Shimano HG / SRAM XDR / Shimano MS) Bearings TPI Steel Spokes Alpina Ultralite Aero steel (21 front / 24 rear) Nipples Sapim Secure Lock Spoke Tension Delta ≤ 7 kgf Weight Limit 120 kg / 265 lbs (rider + gear) Certifications UCI Approved (vertical impact test)
SRAM XDR, Shimano / SRAM HG, Campagnolo N3W