A strong match for gravel and all-road riders with a compatible 12 x 100 mm front fork who want a durable tubeless-ready wheel with CENTER LOCK braking.
Built for gravel, this front wheel pairs a 700C aluminium rim with a shallow 22 mm profile and 21.6 mm internal width. The profile is suited to compatible 32–42 mm tyres, giving you a stable foundation for mixed surfaces, loose corners and long all-road rides. Its offset rim layout helps balance the wheel’s construction, while the welded rim joint is designed for dependable everyday use.
The tubeless-ready rim supports a compatible tubeless setup, although rim tape is required. Extended mixed-terrain testing of the wheel platform found straightforward tubeless setup and strong air retention, with the wheels remaining straight after hard impacts and rough trail riding. Aluminium does transmit more vibration than a higher-priced carbon wheel, particularly over corrugations, but it offers a sensible balance of durability and value for gravel riding.
Fit is the key consideration: this is a front-only wheel for forks using a 100 x 12 mm E-THRU axle. Braking is via CENTER LOCK, with compatibility for a 140 mm disc rotor. The 24 straight-pull, bladed stainless-steel spokes and contact-sealed hub complete a clean, serviceable package for riders who prioritise dependable performance over showy detailing.
Gravel-focused 700C format
The 700C size and 22 mm shallow rim profile suit fast mixed-surface riding and everyday gravel use.
Stable tyre support
The 21.6 mm internal width is specified for compatible 32–42 mm tyres, helping create a confident tyre shape on loose or uneven terrain.
Tubeless-ready rim
Set up compatible tubeless tyres without inner tubes; rim tape and a suitable tubeless valve are required.
Secure E-THRU fit
The 100 x 12 mm front axle standard provides a firm connection for compatible gravel forks.
CENTER LOCK braking
Install a compatible disc rotor using the splined CENTER LOCK interface, including compatible 140 mm rotors.
Straight-pull bladed spokes
Twenty-four black, 2 mm stainless-steel spokes provide a clean appearance and durable wheel construction.
Offset aluminium rim
The offset layout helps balance the wheel build, while the anodised aluminium rim keeps the package practical for regular gravel riding.
Proven mixed-surface practicality
Extended riding over commuting routes, rough trails and long gravel days demonstrated dependable tubeless behaviour and resistance to hard impacts.
General
Rim
Spokes and nipples
Hub and axle
Disc compatibility
Reflector compatibility
GRX gravel wheel design
A gravel-focused wheel platform designed to balance rigidity, durability and dependable handling across mixed surfaces.
Tubeless-ready rim
The rim is designed for tubeless tyres, helping you run a compatible setup without inner tubes.
Wide 21.6 mm internal rim
The wide internal profile supports compatible gravel tyres and helps provide a stable tyre shape when cornering on loose or uneven terrain.
Offset rim
The offset rim layout helps balance wheel construction for reliable strength and handling.
Straight-pull bladed spokes
Straight-pull, bladed stainless-steel spokes provide a direct, aerodynamic spoke format with a durable black finish.
CENTER LOCK
The CENTER LOCK interface lets you mount a compatible disc-brake rotor using Shimano's splined lock-ring system.
E-THRU axle
The 12 mm E-THRU front axle provides a secure wheel connection for compatible gravel frames and forks.
