HOOKED RIMS
With these new wheels in our Gravel portfolio, all our road wheels are now constructed with hooks. In the case of gravel wheels, we believe that hooked rims are the ultimate solution for safety and ease of use. Your gravel bike mounted with the new GRC wheels will allow you to ride in extreme conditions and environments. Knowing that your tire sits safely on your rim will give you the confidence you need to explore and push it even further.
In addition to the safety benefit, CFD simulations and wind tunnel tests of both hooked and hookless rims showed us a clear aerodynamic advantage for the hooked version, with lower base drag and steering moment.