Gravel
#GRAVELADVENTURES
You avoid traffic by taking unpaved roads where your comfortable wide
tires may sometimes briefly lose contact with the ground when riding
over drops up to 15 cm high. The higher system weight of the wheels
gives your gravel bike the reliability you need for lengthy bikepacking
trips. All carbon and aluminum models in the gravel category are
available in standard wheel size 700C and the smaller 650B size. Gravel
bikes in this category need disc brake systems, given the stronger
forces triggered by the various stresses you encounter on the terrain.
FAQs
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Gravel wheels are optimized for riding on unpaved roads, including long-distance bikepacking tours. Their wider rims can accommodate much wider, more comfortable tires with a knobby profile, making them a perfect fit for modern gravel bikes. The wheels are typically available in 700C and 650B sizes and built exclusively for disc brake systems. Within the Gravel category, the DT Swiss Carbon Gravel wheels are light and aerodynamically optimized, making them a perfect choice for gravel races when seconds count or the steepest climb has to be conquered.
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Compare the products on our website, where you can find our entire range and all technical specifications. Use the Wheel Finder to find the right wheel in just a few clicks.
Alternatively, contact a dealer – they know all about DT Swiss products and technologies and can advise you.
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In cycling, rim height significantly impacts the aerodynamics, maneuverability and weight of the wheel. Basically, the higher the rim, the greater the aerodynamic advantage. The lower the rim, the more agile and maneuverable the handling.
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DT Swiss Gravel wheels are built for off-road experience on unpaved and often rough terrain, prioritizing durability, grip and stability on surfaces like gravel, dirt and mixed trails, as well as long bikepacking rides. Their rims can accommodate wider, knobby tires for traction on loose surfaces, making them a perfect fit for modern gravel bikes. In contrast, DT Swiss Endurance wheels are optimized to provide comfort, riding stability and reliability over longer distances. Surface conditions can vary from smooth tarmac to even occasional unpaved sections. Endurance wheels are typically designed for wider tires with road-like reduced tire profiles. Combined with lower tire pressures, the wider tires absorb vibrations, improve traction on rough or uneven surfaces and thus provide better riding comfort for less fatigue during the ride.
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The product names are composed of letters, numbers and text. The letters express the category and the rim material. The following 4-digit numbers indicate the hub level. And the text in the name show the wheel family and spoke type.
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