The ENVE G23 holds a top-tier position as a purpose-built carbon gravel rim with robust construction, tuned compliance, and a wide internal profile optimized for modern tubeless gravel tires. It is aimed at riders prioritizing durability and ride quality on rough terrain, offering a more gravel-specialized feel than the Zipp 303 S and a higher price point than alloy alternatives, while justifying that cost with refined layups and long-term durability.
Bombproof carbon
Versatile width
Bombproof carbon
Versatile width
Review Summary
"High-end carbon gravel wheels celebrated for excellent compliance, cornering stability and long-term durability; most buyers accept the steep price for top-tier ride quality."
Race-ready grin
23mm internal carbon rim width (G23) purpose-built for modern gravel tire profiles and tubeless setups.
Race-ready grin
23mm internal carbon rim width (G23) purpose-built for modern gravel tire profiles and tubeless setups.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Skill Development & Mastery
Recreational Enjoyment
The ENVE G23 holds a top-tier position as a purpose-built carbon gravel rim with robust construction, tuned compliance, and a wide internal profile optimized for modern tubeless gravel tires. It is aimed at riders prioritizing durability and ride quality on rough terrain, offering a more gravel-specialized feel than the Zipp 303 S and a higher price point than alloy alternatives, while justifying that cost with refined layups and long-term durability.
Bombproof carbon
Versatile width
Race-ready grin
23mm internal carbon rim width (G23) purpose-built for modern gravel tire profiles and tubeless setups.
High-stiffness, lightweight layup delivering precise handling and long-term durability for aggressive gravel use.
Bombproof carbon
Versatile width
Race-ready grin
23mm internal carbon rim width (G23) purpose-built for modern gravel tire profiles and tubeless setups.
High-stiffness, lightweight layup delivering precise handling and long-term durability for aggressive gravel use.
$2300-3200 CAD
Market-leader reliability for bikepacking reinforced gravel rims, the DT Swiss GR 1600 Spline 25 is prized for proven durability, broad hub compatibility and an extensive global service/parts network that helps on long tours. It is typically pricier than alternatives here but delivers long-term value through low maintenance and industry-leading build standards compared with more value-oriented or heavier designs from competitors.
Endurance-grade strength
Snappy acceleration
Endurance-grade strength
Snappy acceleration
Review Summary
"Users praise the DT Swiss GR 1600 Spline 25 for its rock-solid reliability, smooth hubs and long-term durability under heavy gravel and bikepacking use, though it is noted to be heavier than high-end race rims. Overall owners say it feels dependable and serviceable for many seasons."
Swiss-precision grin
Robust alloy construction with reinforced spoke bed for long-term bikepacking reliability.
Swiss-precision grin
Robust alloy construction with reinforced spoke bed for long-term bikepacking reliability.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Market-leader reliability for bikepacking reinforced gravel rims, the DT Swiss GR 1600 Spline 25 is prized for proven durability, broad hub compatibility and an extensive global service/parts network that helps on long tours. It is typically pricier than alternatives here but delivers long-term value through low maintenance and industry-leading build standards compared with more value-oriented or heavier designs from competitors.
Endurance-grade strength
Snappy acceleration
Swiss-precision grin
Robust alloy construction with reinforced spoke bed for long-term bikepacking reliability.
Approximately 25mm internal width suited for 35–50mm gravel tyres and stable load carrying.
Endurance-grade strength
Snappy acceleration
Swiss-precision grin
Robust alloy construction with reinforced spoke bed for long-term bikepacking reliability.
Approximately 25mm internal width suited for 35–50mm gravel tyres and stable load carrying.
$500-700 CAD
The ENVE G23 is a purpose-built lightweight gravel rim prized for its refined carbon layup, tuned ride compliance, and class-leading stiffness-to-weight—qualities that make it exceptional for aggressive racing and technical singletrack. It stands out against more aero-focused rims here by prioritizing comfort and cornering precision, though that boutique build and hand-crafted quality usually carry a higher cost than mass-produced alternatives.
All-road nimble
Stout durability
All-road nimble
Stout durability
Review Summary
"The ENVE G23 earns strong marks for outstanding ride quality, light weight and predictable cornering, with reviewers calling it one of the best all‑round gravel rims; the main negatives are the high cost and limited availability of replacement parts."
Handling with flair
High-modulus carbon layup focused on minimizing rotational weight for climbing and accelerations.
Handling with flair
High-modulus carbon layup focused on minimizing rotational weight for climbing and accelerations.
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
The ENVE G23 is a purpose-built lightweight gravel rim prized for its refined carbon layup, tuned ride compliance, and class-leading stiffness-to-weight—qualities that make it exceptional for aggressive racing and technical singletrack. It stands out against more aero-focused rims here by prioritizing comfort and cornering precision, though that boutique build and hand-crafted quality usually carry a higher cost than mass-produced alternatives.
All-road nimble
Stout durability
Handling with flair
High-modulus carbon layup focused on minimizing rotational weight for climbing and accelerations.
Tubeless-ready rim profile with a race-oriented internal width for larger gravel tires.
All-road nimble
Stout durability
Handling with flair
High-modulus carbon layup focused on minimizing rotational weight for climbing and accelerations.
Tubeless-ready rim profile with a race-oriented internal width for larger gravel tires.
$2800-3800 CAD
The ENVE G23 is the premium option for adventure endurance gravel riders seeking lightweight carbon stiffness and precise handling for aggressive, mixed-surface racing or loaded bikepacking. It outperforms the aluminum rims listed here in weight and ride responsiveness, though at a noticeably higher price and with greater care requirements than economic choices like the DT Swiss GR 1600 Spline or Hunt 4 Season; compared to Stan's it delivers a markedly more performance-focused carbon feel. For riders willing to invest for the highest power-to-weight and refined ride quality on long gravel stages, the G23 leads the pack.
Featherweight ascent
Pinpoint handling
Featherweight ascent
Pinpoint handling
Review Summary
"The ENVE G23 is widely loved by experienced riders for its superb balance of lightness, stiffness, and controllable geometry — delivering high-performance handling and longevity, but at a premium price. Long-term users consistently report excellent durability and ride quality with minimal compromises."
Composed carbon feel
High-end carbon construction tuned for a high stiffness-to-weight ratio and responsive handling.
Composed carbon feel
High-end carbon construction tuned for a high stiffness-to-weight ratio and responsive handling.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
The ENVE G23 is the premium option for adventure endurance gravel riders seeking lightweight carbon stiffness and precise handling for aggressive, mixed-surface racing or loaded bikepacking. It outperforms the aluminum rims listed here in weight and ride responsiveness, though at a noticeably higher price and with greater care requirements than economic choices like the DT Swiss GR 1600 Spline or Hunt 4 Season; compared to Stan's it delivers a markedly more performance-focused carbon feel. For riders willing to invest for the highest power-to-weight and refined ride quality on long gravel stages, the G23 leads the pack.
Featherweight ascent
Pinpoint handling
Composed carbon feel
High-end carbon construction tuned for a high stiffness-to-weight ratio and responsive handling.
Optimized for tubeless use and wide tyres to deliver speed, comfort and confidence on long rides.
Featherweight ascent
Pinpoint handling
Composed carbon feel
High-end carbon construction tuned for a high stiffness-to-weight ratio and responsive handling.
Optimized for tubeless use and wide tyres to deliver speed, comfort and confidence on long rides.
$1,800-2,600 CAD
The Hunt 35 Carbon Gravel Disc is a value-focused wide-profile gravel rim that delivers competitive stiffness and a modern rim width at a significantly more accessible price than the boutique leaders. For buyers building wide-profile gravel wheels it represents one of the best price-to-performance propositions, undercutting premium offerings like Enve and Zipp while retaining a level of carbon performance that outclasses many entry alloy options.
Value carbon stiffness
True-to-line handling
Value carbon stiffness
True-to-line handling
Review Summary
"Owners consistently praise the Hunt 35 Carbon Gravel Disc for exceptional value — a wide, confidence-inspiring rim, reliable tubeless seal and strong hubs — though some report cosmetic finish issues or occasional creaks over long use."
Rolls like butter
Shallow-to-mid depth carbon rim that prioritizes real-world gravel durability and comfort.
Rolls like butter
Shallow-to-mid depth carbon rim that prioritizes real-world gravel durability and comfort.
Time-Saving Convenience
Recreational Enjoyment
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
The Hunt 35 Carbon Gravel Disc is a value-focused wide-profile gravel rim that delivers competitive stiffness and a modern rim width at a significantly more accessible price than the boutique leaders. For buyers building wide-profile gravel wheels it represents one of the best price-to-performance propositions, undercutting premium offerings like Enve and Zipp while retaining a level of carbon performance that outclasses many entry alloy options.
Value carbon stiffness
True-to-line handling
Rolls like butter
Shallow-to-mid depth carbon rim that prioritizes real-world gravel durability and comfort.
Wide profile engineered to support larger tyre volumes for traction and stability.
Value carbon stiffness
True-to-line handling
Rolls like butter
Shallow-to-mid depth carbon rim that prioritizes real-world gravel durability and comfort.
Wide profile engineered to support larger tyre volumes for traction and stability.
$1,000-1,600 CAD