We recommend carbon wheels for gravel for less than €1000

Also, gravel and carbon wheels offer a performance boost thanks to their greater stiffness, reduced weight compared to aluminum ones, and the possibility of having higher or lower profiles that enhance the bike's aerodynamics. However, often carbon and wheels mean high prices, although if we search a bit, it is possible to find models that fall below the psychological barrier of €1,000.

Improve your gravel bike with good carbon wheels

If carbon is increasingly ubiquitous in bikes and components, its application in wheels is especially advantageous as it allows for stiffer models, which translates to greater steering precision while being lightweight. Additionally, the ability to mold carbon to the manufacturer's liking allows for aerodynamic gains that are not possible with aluminum wheels.

That said, with the usual gravel tire sizes, we will not delve into those who aim to have a mountain bike disguised using oversized tires; although current models are sufficiently reinforced, it is wise to use foam inserts to protect the rim from unexpected impacts.

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Apart from that small precaution, everything else becomes advantages except for one small aspect: the average price of carbon wheels. Fortunately, more and more brands are launching affordable models made from this material. Here are some examples.

Van Rysel 35

Following its tradition of high-quality products at prices hard to beat by other manufacturers, Decathlon launched its first range of wheels under the Van Rysel brand, which identifies its road and gravel products, at the beginning of last year. These wheels have a weight that is not too light but are bomb-proof reliable.

• Price: €799.99
• Weight: 1,480 g
• Profile: 35 mm
• Internal width: 22 mm
• Spokes: stainless steel
• Hub: DT Swiss 370 Classic

Elitewheels Marvel G36

The Chinese brand has become a completely reliable and respectable option in recent years, with models that reach a very high level and prices achieved through direct sales from its factory in China. All this without sacrificing excellent technical service, which is rarely needed due to its high quality. These Marvel represent the entry model in their gravel wheel range.

• Price: €709.90
• Weight: 1,420 g
• Profile: 36 mm
• Internal width: 25 mm
• Spokes: Sapim CX-Ray
• Hub: Elitewheels

Newmen Advanced G.34

The German brand is not one of the most common in these parts, despite having very solid models like these Advanced G.34, where the brand has prioritized maximum durability and an affordable price to delight the more adventurous gravel lovers.

• Price: €898
• Weight: 1,410 g
• Profile: 34 mm
• Internal width: 25 mm
• Spokes: stainless steel
• Hub: Newmen Fade

Mavid Allroad S Carbon

No selection of wheels would be complete without a classic like Mavic. The French brand, one of the pioneers in having models for gravel and practically the inventors of tubeless for bicycles, has all the know-how to build completely reliable wheels while keeping the price as low as possible.

• Price: €999
• Weight: 1,695 g
• Profile: 42 mm
• Internal width: 25 mm
• Spokes: stainless steel
• Hub: Mavic

Bontrager Aeolus Elite 35V

Designed to equip the gravel bikes of the Waterloo brand, these Bontrager wheels are also available as an aftermarket product for anyone who wants to enjoy the full Trek experience when it comes to manufacturing wheels that, under the Aeolus designation, have given us extremely effective and, above all, extremely durable models for years.

• Price: €1,000
• Weight: 1,660 g
• Profile: 35 mm
• Internal width: 25 mm
• Spokes: stainless steel
• Hub: Bontrager