The ICAN G25 SL gravel wheels are praised for their light weight, durability, and value, with improved performance over the previous model. However, they have some drawbacks like a proprietary freehub and high shipping costs to the UK.
Pros
- Lighter than previous model (1321g vs 1498g).1
- Improved performance: about 2 mph faster on segments when putting in effort.1
- Durable: remained true after heavy abuse, no major damage, only surface scratches.1
- High-quality components: Sapim CX-Ray spokes, brass nipples, titanium freehub body.1
- Very true out of the box (0.1mm lateral runout).1
- Good value for money, especially for upgrading from heavy alloy wheels.1
- Improved hub design with larger ratchet and easier maintenance.1
- Hooked rim supports tubeless tires.1
- Bearings remained clean and dry, with external bearing protection.1
Cons
- Proprietary freehub design; replacement parts only from ICAN, costing about £50.1
- High shipping costs to UK (£100), making total price nearly £600.1
- Freehub became loud after 10-20 miles, which some may dislike.1
- Freehub grease got dirty after ~1,000 miles, though easy to clean.1
- Internal rim width of 25mm is narrower than some modern wheels (27-28mm+).1
- For owners of old G25s, upgrade may not be noticeable for casual riding.1
- Does not include spare spokes or disc rotor locking rings.1
Key Facts
- Weight: claimed 1321g for the set, measured 1321g (source states 1321g for set).1
- Rim dimensions: 50mm deep, 25mm internal width, 31mm external width.1
- Spokes: 24 per wheel, 2-cross lacing, Sapim CX-Ray steel spokes with brass nipples.1
- Hubs: proprietary design with titanium freehub body and star ratchet system.1
- Trueness after ~1,000 miles: front 0.2mm lateral runout, rear 0.2mm lateral runout.1
- Spoke tension consistency: within 5-10% across spokes.1
- Price: £490 in UK, $670 in US (plus shipping costs).1
- Compatibility: tubeless ready, hooked rim.1
Sources
Reviews & Ratings
22:43The reviewer and a friend tested the ICAN G25 SL gravel wheels over several months, including a gravel riding weekend in the Lake District. The friend, who previously rode the older G25 model, found the new wheels to be faster when putting in effort, but similar for casual riding. The reviewer later inspected the wheels in the workshop, noting they remained true despite heavy use and had clean hub internals, though the freehub grease was dirty. Overall, the reviewer recommends the wheels, especially for those upgrading from stock alloy wheels, but suggests that owners of the previous G25 model may not notice a significant difference.
18:38The reviewer discusses the ICAN G25 SL gravel wheels, which replace the popular G25 model. He notes they are lighter, more efficient, and more robust, at the same price. The wheels feature a redesigned rim with tailored carbon layup, brass nipples, and a new hub design with a titanium freehub body. The reviewer is impressed by the wheel's trueness and overall engineering, but notes some minor omissions like spare spokes and disc rotor locking rings.
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| Configuration | Weight |
|---|---|
| 50mm | 1,352g |
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