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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
Purchase
Where to Buy
$1,189.00· elite-wheels.com
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Variants
Same for all
Rim Depth Front (mm)
42
Rim Depth Rear (mm)
42
Internal Rim Width (mm)
28
External Rim Width (mm)
36
Spoke Count Front
21
Spoke Count Rear
24
Tire Width min (mm)
40
Tire Width max (mm)
60
| Configuration | Weight |
|---|---|
| 42mm | — |
Specifications
Attributes
Weight1,380g
Internal Rim Width (mm)28
External Rim Width (mm)36
Rim MaterialCarbon
Brake TypeDisc (Center Lock)
Tire SystemHooked Tubeless
Spoke TypeSteel Bladed
Rider Weight Limit (kg)120
Hub Engagement60T Ratchet
Freehub BodyShimano HG (11s), SRAM XDR, Shimano MicroSpline
Axle Standard12x100 / 12x142 (Road Disc)
Spoke ModelAlpina Ultralite Aero
HubElitewheels
Tire Width min (mm)40
Tire Width max (mm)60
Rim FinishUD Matte
Bearing TypeSteel Cartridge
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