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The new Zipp 303 XPLR SW Wheelset seen in Josh’s review of the new SRAM RED XPLR AXS groupset today is wide and deep for fast gravel riding. The 32 mm inner rim width and deep aero profile claim minimal impacts on aerodynamics when running wider tires that have become common in gravel cycling. Let’s look at all of the specifics below from Zipp.
Today, with the launch of the ARD44 wheelset, Chris King adds an all-road offering to their FusionFiber wheelset lineup that previously catered to gravel cyclists with the GRD23 and mountain bikers with the MTN30. Laced to King’s R45D hubs, at 25mm internal width and 44mm deep, ARD44 wheels are designed for riders of all roads – from tarmac to dirt tracks. Josh got his hands on a set of these new aero wheels just a few days ago and shares a first look below…
ENVE’s latest wheel release fall within the more accessible Foundation family. THe AG25 (700) and AG28 (650b) wheels are made in the USA and retail for only $1600. These wheels feature a patent-pending Wide Hookless Bead technology which has proven to reduce pinch flats by 60% when compared to a narrower hookless bead. Like the other Foundation wheels, these new gravel wheels are backed by a lifetime incident warranty and a 5 year product warranty. See the full lineup at ENVE!
