Autumn is when I like gravel riding most, and it is also the time I want to leave the road and the traffic behind. So for my Lightcarbon I wanted a second wheelset with wider tyres that I can swap in for the cold months. The 10PLUS T Gravel is one of the cheapest carbon wheelsets available for that kind of riding which I still trust.
Some time ago I wrote an overview of the whole 10PLUS range, based on the spec sheets, before I had ridden any of them. If you want all the series, the factory background and how the shop compares to AliExpress, that is where to look. This post covers what I found out once the wheels arrived.
One thing up front: 10PLUS sent me this wheelset for free. They did not pay me for the review and did not see the video or this post before it was published. The code MYBIKEPART (5 % off) and the links to 10PLUS are affiliate, so I may get a small commission, but the price is the same for you. Whatever I earn from that goes into bike parts for testing and video gear.
So far I have ridden about 100 km on them, which is not a long-term test. If anything changes, I will update this post.
Video (German):
https://youtu.be/d58056GGRXA
What you get
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10PLUS T Gravel 38 |
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|---|---|
Rim depth |
38 mm |
Internal / external |
25 / 32 mm, I measured about 33 mm outside |
Rim bead |
hooked |
Tyres |
32 to 50C, same for the 38 and 45 mm rim |
Spokes |
Pillar 1423 steel, 24 front, 24 rear |
Freehub |
36T star ratchet |
Bearings |
steel |
Claimed weight |
1560 g |
Rider limit |
130 kg |
A 45 mm version also exists. I chose the 38 because aero does not do much for me in the woods. I would rather have the lower and wider rim, and the 45 mm rim is in fact 1 mm narrower inside and a couple of grams lighter, too!
Weight: 1604 g
On my scale the pair weighs 1604 g, with rim tape and valves installed. That is 44 g above the claimed 1560 g and inside their ±3 % tolerance.
By 2026 standards this is on the heavy side, and noticeably lighter wheelsets are available today. For riding in the woods I care more about a stable build with steel spokes than about another 50 g.
Tubeless ready from the factory
This is the one thing I have not seen elsewhere. The wheels arrive with tubeless rim tape and valves already installed. That saves you maybe 20 € in parts, and getting the tape this clean at home is not that easy: smooth, no bubbles, no edge lifting.
Fitting the tyres was just as easy. My Schwalbe G-One RS (35 mm) went on and seated with a normal floor pump. I did not need my Schwalbe Tire Booster, which I have needed on other wheelsets. Tyre on, sealant in, floor pump, done.
The G-One RS does not hold air as well as I would like. It behaved the same on my previous wheelset, so I blame the tyre, not the rim.
Spoke tension
I measured the tension out of the box and again after about 100 km, with a Toopre gauge converted using the Park Tool table for Pillar 1423 flat spokes.
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After 100 km |
Average |
Range |
Worst spoke |
|---|---|---|---|
Front, left |
113 kgf |
106 to 118 |
−6.6 % |
Front, right |
100 kgf |
93 to 107 |
+7.1 % |
Rear, left |
76 kgf |
73 to 80 |
+5.9 % |
Rear, right |
128 kgf |
120 to 137 |
+6.9 % |
All 48 spokes are within ±8 % of the average of their side. Other people on YouTube have seen more deviation on their sets, so this is one wheelset and not a promise. The wheels are also true. I built a carbon wheelset myself last year, and the people who do this all day do a better job than I did.
The freehub
The 36T star ratchet is the reason I prefer this wheel over its closest rival. A ratchet comes apart easily, so servicing is easy, and spare parts are available. You can also change the engagement: on AliExpress there are other ratchet rings with more or fewer teeth, 54T for example. That also changes how loud the freehub is. Out of the box it is rather quiet, which I prefer in the quietness of the nature.
Against the Elitewheels ENT Gravel
The ENT Gravel is the obvious comparison, also from Xiamen. I would guess the two factories are not 10 km apart.
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10PLUS T Gravel 38 |
Elitewheels ENT Gravel 38 |
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|---|---|---|
Internal / external |
25 / 32 mm |
25 / 32.5 mm |
Weight |
1604 g on my scale |
1616 g claimed |
Freehub |
36T star ratchet |
6 pawls |
From the factory |
tape + valves installed |
see below |
In most respects they are very close, and you can't go far wrong with either. What sets the 10PLUS apart is the ratchet and the factory-installed tape and valves.
On the tape: my own ENT did not come with any at the time. Some sets seem to have it pre-installed by now, so check the listing.
The ENT is cheap as well right now, so compare prices on the day.
The whole product range of 10P
The T series is the cheapest. T Pro swaps the spokes for Sapim CX-Ray, E has a lighter hub with ceramic bearings, and the new P series is road only, with a wider rim and carbon spokes. Prices below include the 5 % code and shipping.
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Series |
Internal / external |
Depth (mm) |
Claimed weight (g) |
Price with code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
T Road |
21/28 |
38, 50, 60 |
1580, 1638, 1740 |
427 $ |
T Gravel |
25/32 |
38, 45 |
1560, 1630 |
436 $ |
T Pro Road |
21/28 |
38, 50, 60 |
1465, 1515, 1625 |
541 $ |
T Pro Gravel |
25/32 |
38, 45 |
1445, 1515 |
560 $ |
E Road |
21/28 |
40, 50, 65 |
1385, 1415, 1565 |
522 $ |
E Gravel |
25/32 |
38, 45 |
1440, 1475 |
531 $ |
E Pro Road |
21/28 |
40, 50, 65 |
1270, 1300, 1450 |
664 $ |
E Pro Gravel |
25/32 |
38, 45 |
1325, 1360 |
674 $ |
P Road |
23/30.5 |
36, 50, 65 |
1340, 1418, 1500 |
617 $ |
More detail on each of them is in the overview post.
Prices
Checked at checkout on 1 November 2026, T Gravel 38, shipping to Germany. Dollars converted at the ECB rate of 30 October.
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Where |
Price |
Notes |
|---|---|---|
10plus.cool, code MYBIKEPART |
436 $ (≈ 390 €) |
free shipping, no customs according to the shop |
AliExpress, 11.11 sale until 18 November |
≈ 371 € |
352.26 € + 88.93 € shipping − 70.44 € VAT adjustment, import charges possible |
After the sale I expect the shop to be a bit cheaper again. On AliExpress, the price can change at checkout because of the VAT and duty rules introduced in July, so look at the final total.
Verdict
For the price I think this is a good second wheelset, one you simply treat yourself to so you can make use of the colder days. Put a G-One RS or a similar light gravel tyre on it, and the woods, meadows and all the other paths open up. Even on a chilly day that beats two hours on the trainer for me.
It is not light, and about 100 km says nothing about how it lasts. But the build quality I can check looks good, the spoke tension is fine, the decals are subtle, and the pre-installed tape and valves save real work.
Shop: https://10plus.cool ·
AliExpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3585uPb