Wheelset for Gravel Grinder

[Zorro5614]

Something like the American Classic Victory 30, Argent or Aero 420 appear to be good options.

 

The Victory 30 price looks pretty good at R4 500. The other two are R9 000+

[Farrnus]

here's our offering

 

https://ridefarr.com/wheels/

 

would look great on a Hardtail MTB as well ... 

[nick_the_wheelbuilder]

here's our offering

 

https://ridefarr.com/wheels/

 

would look great on a Hardtail MTB as well ... 

Those look really nice!

 

Are these built locally or imported as complete wheels?

[Calculus Bikes]

Hi Zorro.

We have had clients use mtb as well as gravel wheels (rims) on various of our gravel projects.

 

The 29er and 700c have the same BSD (bead seat diameter; 622mm) so you can use them for the same tires, given the inner rim with is appropriate for the tire with you plan to run.

 

Also, take note of previous comments relating to expected tire pressure as there is a large difference between what most mtb rims can take versus most road rims with gravel sitting in-between.

 

For 1.6kg you should be able to find a very nice set of Alum mtb tires that will work perfectly for a gravel grinder.

 

Kind regards

Team CB

 

 

Hi Guys

 

Bought a 2016 Giant TCX SLR 2 a few weeks back.  The bike comes with a pretty heavy wheelset a just over 2.1kg.  Looking for something closer to 1.6kg.  As you may know, road disc wheelsets are pretty hard to come by.

 

So my question is, can I use a MTB wheelset.  Looking to run between 35-45C tires.  Is there anything to look out for when buying a MTB wheelset for such a bike?  I suppose it should be a 29er wheelset.  The bike uses Shimano 105 5800 groupset.

 

Will any American Classic or Stans wheelset work?  Should I look at internal rim width? 

 

Thanks in advance