WHEEL GUIDE

38 mm - perfect for mountains, hilly routes, on flat you will also feel the difference vs lower profiles

45mm-50mm - ideal for mixed trails, mountains for more advanced riders

60mm-68mm - perfect for flat and hilly terrain

80mm – ideal for flat terrain, dedicated to time trials

The rim asymmetry in Falcon Gravel and MTB wheels is up to 3 mm and is virtually unnoticeable on the bike.

The asymmetric rim causes the spokes on the non-drive side to be tensioned with greater force than in symmetrical rims. While this does not play a major role in road wheels, this solution has major advantages in gravel and MTB wheels. In the field and when overcoming obstacles, the wheels are more stable and durable thanks to better equalization of the spoke tension on both sides of the wheel. When using a 24-spoke lacing, asymmetric gravel and MTB rims are a better solution than symmetrical ones.

All DT Swiss and F101 hubs use the 36T ratchet system as standard.

The F101 hubs feature TPI brand bearings, which are also used in DT Swiss 350 and 240 exp hubs.

Both DT Swiss and F101 hubs are well sealed and their simple design ensures excellent performance and reliability.

Weight of a complete road/gravel hub set with Shimano 11s freehub

F101 – 315 gr.

DT Swiss 350 – 361 gr.

DT Swiss 240 exp – 305 gr.

DT Swiss 180 exp – 280 gr.

If you care about the price of the wheels, choose the F101 hub, if on a well-known world brand, choose the DT Swiss hub.

We definitely recommend tubeless tires for MTB and Gravel wheels. The ability to ride at lower pressures without worrying about a flat tire (so-called snake). In the field, it also means greater comfort and traction.

In road wheels, tubeless tires mean higher resistance to punctures, higher ride comfort thanks to lower pressure, lower rolling resistance, better grip in tight and fast corners. The disadvantages include the need to ensure that the air in the wheels is not completely empty if they are not used for a long time, because then it may be necessary to top up the sealant

If for some reason you are afraid of a tubeless system on your road, a tire with an inner tube is also a good solution. We recommend ultralight TPU inner tubes.

Tire pressure is a very important factor influencing ride comfort and safety. For our road rims with an internal width of 21 mm, it is recommended to inflate no more than: