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The Cycle Workshop
18:27Elite Wheels NEW Gravel Drive G42 Wheelset – Finally Built for Modern Gravel?
The reviewer discusses the Elitewheels Drive G42 gravel wheelset, highlighting its wider 28mm internal rim width, tubeless and hooked design, use of Alpina spokes and brass nipples, redesigned hubs with titanium freehub body and 60-tooth star ratchet, and overall impressive weight of around 1464g. He praises the build quality, noting excellent trueness and spoke tension balance. He also mentions the wheels' suitability for modern gravel riding and plans to test them further.
August 26, 2026Watch on YouTube
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Elitewheels Drive G42
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FreehubShimano HG 11/12S & SRAM 11S1,189.00 $SRAM XDR 12/13S1,189.00 $Shimano MSR 12S1,189.00 $
$1,189.00· elite-wheels.com
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Variants
Same for all
Rim Depth Front
42 mm
Rim Depth Rear
42 mm
Internal Rim Width
28 mm
External Rim Width
36 mm
Spoke Count Front
21
Spoke Count Rear
24
Rider Weight Limit
120 kg
Hub
Elitewheels
Tire Width min
40 mm
Tire Width max
60 mm
| Configuration | Weight |
|---|---|
| 42mm | — |
Specifications
Attributes
Weight1,380g
Internal Rim Width28 mm
External Rim Width36 mm
Rim MaterialCarbon
Brake TypeDisc (Center Lock)
Tire SystemHooked Tubeless
Spoke TypeSteel Bladed
Rider Weight Limit120 kg
Hub Engagement60T Ratchet
Freehub BodyShimano HG (11s), SRAM XDR, Shimano MicroSpline
Axle Standard12x100 / 12x142 (Road Disc)
Spoke ModelAlpina Ultralite Aero
HubElitewheels
Tire Width min40 mm
Tire Width max60 mm
Rim FinishUD Matte
Bearing TypeSteel Cartridge
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