Emporia GC3 Pro Gravel Front Wheel
HED’s flag-bearing gravel front wheel combines a comprehensive blend of traits to guarantee the fastest, most comfortable ride, full of traction, control and confidence, even within the most ambitious multi-surface adventures.
The rim utilises the finest grade of carbon to ensure low weight, strength and bump-taming compliance, while its 31mm deep HED patented aerodynamic profile slices through the air and grants stability across windswept plains, valleys and coastlines. The 26mm wide internal rim format accepts 32mm to 55mm wide tyres, better supporting their sidewalls for decreased rolling resistance, extra traction and improved comfort at lower inflation pressures.
The rim has also been designed with a hookless tyre junction to optimise set up with tubeless-ready tyres, creating a firm and reliable hold when traversing the roughest terrain. Additionally, the hookless design affords stronger rim walls, giving the rider peace of mind when the most brutal hits are encountered.
A HED Sonic Pro hub is at the centre of the build, with its super-smooth bearings keeping frictional resistance to a minimum, and Center Lock disc rotor attachment helps keep the braking positive and composed. Sapim Laser spokes complete the build and are arranged in a two-cross lacing pattern to heighten strength and reliability.
Features
HED’s top-of-the-range gravel front wheel excels whatever the demands
Handbuilt in HED’s own Minnesota, USA based facility
Premium grade, proprietary, 110GSM carbon rim, handmade in Minnesota
The carbon rim is light at just 350g, compliant and strong
HED patented 31mm deep, aerodynamic rim profile
Hookless tyre junction
26mm wide internal rim measurement
Designed to accommodate 32mm to 55mm + tyre widths
Tubeless-ready tyre compatible only
HED Sonic Pro hub
Center Lock disc brake rotor attachment
Sapim Laser spokes
Two-cross spoke lacing pattern
Specifications
Rim Material: 110 GSM HED carbon
Rim Type: Hookless
Tyre Compatibility: Tubeless-ready clincher only
Rim Size: 700c only
Rim Depth: 31mm
External Rim Width: 31mm
Internal Rim Width: 26mm
Effective Rim Diameter (ERD): 587mm
Rim Weight: 350g
Carbon Rim Assembly: Hand made in Minnesota, USA
Rim Decals: Removable stickers
Braking Surface: Disc brake only
Recommended Brake Pad: Disc brake only
Hub Model: HED Sonic Pro 515 disc brake
Hub Bearing Type: 6902 2RS Radial
Front Axle: 12mm thru-axle or 15mm thru-axle, 100mm spacing (Q/R adaptors available separately)
Disc Rotor Attachment: Center Lock
Build and Spokes: x 24 in a 2-cross pattern
Spoke Type: Sapim Laser, J-bend
Spoke Lengths: 288mm and 290mm
Assembly Method: Hand-built in Minnesota, USA
Wheelset Weight: 655g
Supported Tyre Widths: 32mm to 55mm +
Max Tyre Pressure: 32mm tyre: 70psi / 35mm tyre: 65psi / 38mm tyre: 60psi / 42mm tyre: 55psi
Includes: Tubeless valve, tubeless-ready rim tape, HED wheel manual
Crash Replacement Policy: Yes, read more: HED Crash Replacement
Warranty: 5-years. Read more: HED wheels warranty