• Higher Speed & Performance
  • Low power consumption
    Fewer Punctures & Stops
  • Gravaa wheelset for gravel bikes
    Ride Faster, Ride Better
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man riding GRAVAAxReserve 42|49 on the road through the dunes
Fast or far. You decide. Let GRAVAA help you get there faster. Gertjan, bikepacker & founder of GRAVAA

Gravaa 42|49 Turbulent Aero – All-Day Aero Performance

The Gravaa 42|49 wheelset delivers cutting-edge aerodynamics for all-day road performance. Designed for versatility, the 42mm front and 49mm rear rim profiles balance speed, stability, and control across varied terrain. Whether you’re tackling the cobbles of Paris-Roubaix or pushing the limits at the Giro d’Italia, these wheels are built to perform.

Engineered with Turbulent Aero technology, the 42|49 minimizes drag while maintaining responsiveness. The semi-hooked design supports tires from 29 to 40mm, allowing you to choose the perfect setup for any ride. With external nipples, standard spokes, and no rider weight limits, maintenance is simple, and durability is uncompromised.

Backed by Reserve’s lifetime warranty and a no-fault crash replacement policy, the 42|49 is ready for every challenge, ride after ride.

Leave, ride, don't stop. Race or chase adventure. With GRAVAA you’ll Ride Better. Loek, gravel race & adventure rider, team GRAVAA

Comfort at your fingertips

The ergonomic GRAVAA shifter buttons are intuitively placed on your handlebars, allowing personalized tire pressure adjustments without disrupting your focus. Whether climbing or descending, control is always within easy reach.

  • Specifications

    GRAVAA x Reserve 42|49 GRAVAA x Reserve
    Ideal for Road racing
    Wheel size 700c (29''/622mm)
    Brake type Disc brake only (GRAVAA 5-bolt rotors)
    Weight 1990 g
    Rim type Hooked, TLR
    Rim materials Carbon
    Rim height 42 | 49 mm (front/rear)
    Rim inner width 25.4 | 24.8 mm (front/rear)
    Offset rear 1.8 mm
    Tire types Clincher - Tubeless ready
    Tubeless ready No, Gravaa's tubeless solution is in development and will be available as add-on part soon
    Hub type Non-boost (100 mm front, 142 mm rear)
    Max. system weight 110 kg (rider + bike)
    ANT+ TPMS
    Bluetooth
    Disc brake rotor front 140 mm disc, 160 mm disc
    Disc brake rotor rear 140 mm disc, 160 mm disc
    Number of spokes 24
    Spoke types DT Swiss Aerocomp Spoke Straight Pull, DT Swiss Aerolite Spoke Straight Pull
    Spoke nipple type DT Swiss Pro Lock 2.0 mm (aluminum, external nipples)
    Freehub system DT Swiss Ratchet System (36 teeth)
    Freehub body Shimano Road (HG), SRAM XDR, Campagnolo N3W, Shimano Microspline
    Wireless shifter GRAVAA sprint shifter (included)
    Ingress protection class IP55
    GRAVAA x Reserve 42|49 GRAVAA x Reserve
    Tire inflation While riding
    Tire deflation During standstill, While riding
    Accuracy tire pressure control +/-50 mbar
    Tire pressure range Between 0.7 and 5.5 bar
    Average inflation rate 600 mbar/km (for 700x40c tire, 30-622)
    Average deflation rate >200 mbar/s
    Inflation rate related to riding speed?
    Deflation rate related to riding speed?
    Average power consumption during inflation 2 - 4.5 W at 25 km/h, between 1 and 6 bar (per wheel)
    Average power consumption during deflation 0 W
    Operating temperature (active pressure control) 0° to 50°C
    GRAVAA app (for tire pressure settings) Android, iOS
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Cross country Gravel bike Cyclocross
Cross country Gravel bike Cyclocross