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Gravel Wheels
Gravel riding often starts with a simple desire: hitting the road, turning off onto a trail, extending the route “just to see,” and coming home with dust on the frame.
To...
Gravel riding often starts with a simple desire: hitting the road, turning off onto a trail, extending the route “just to see,” and coming home with dust on the frame.
To ensure this freedom remains a pleasure, the wheel is key: it must be stable, reliable, and offer control when the terrain becomes uneven.
The engineers remind us: a good gravel wheel is first and foremost the right balance between width, strength, and versatility, with a tubeless design intended for riding at lower pressures. Mavic knows this and has mastered the art of building them.
Internal width: 22 mm for aluminum, 25 mm for carbon to accommodate wider tires
In gravel riding, the rim’s internal width influences the tire’s shape and stability. A wider rim “supports” a modern gravel tire better: the tire is more stable, the casing holds its shape better under load, and you can aim for a pressure better suited to the terrain.
Gravel tires often have internal widths of around 19 to 25 mm, and a wider rim is better suited to wider tires.
On our Allroad carbon models with a 25 mm internal width, the goal is clear: to accommodate wider tires (typically 36–50 mm depending on market models) and provide safer handling when the trail becomes uneven.
More control on rocky terrain, greater comfort during long rides, and a more reassuring wheel when you load up your bike for a long trip.
Tubeless: ride with greater peace of mind at lower pressure
In gravel riding, tubeless has become the de facto standard, as it allows for lower pressure and better control, provided you have a well-designed rim/tire interface (precise bead seat, reliable sealing, resistance to “burping”).
Allroad wheels are designed for UST tubeless, so you can go the distance with a consistent setup.
Mavic Hubs: Commitment and Reliability
A gravel wheel must remain smooth and reliable in dust, water, during washing, and on long rides.
The Instant Drive 360 (ID360) system, with its dual ratchet, is designed for quick engagement and direct power transfer. Ultra-efficient during accelerations out of corners or on gravel climbs.
Two philosophies: adventure (aluminum) vs. performance (carbon)
- Allroad aluminum (adventure): the idea is to prioritize ruggedness and ease of use, with choices focused on durability (Maxtal, welding, ISM depending on the model, QRM Auto, ID360/Infinity, tubeless).
- Carbon Allroad (performance): more responsiveness and precision, with profiles and constructions geared toward speed and efficiency, while maintaining tubeless reliability. A recent press review also highlights the “durability and reliability” focus of Mavic gravel wheels, which prioritize strength and comfort over weight reduction.
In gravel riding, the wheel is your “life insurance”: it must stay on track when the going gets rough, remain efficient on the road, and fade into the background when you’re out on a long ride.
The real questions always come back to our workshop: 650b or 700c, inner width (23 vs. 25 mm), tubeless and pressure, rim profile (42 mm), hubs/bearings, and above all, what to check before setting off.
Here are our technicians’ tips for riding with greater peace of mind and at higher speeds.
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