Emporia GC3 Pro Gravel Wheelset
HED’s flag-bearing gravel wheels combine 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 rims utilise the finest grade of carbon to ensure low weight, strength and bump-taming compliance, while their 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 rims have 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.
HED Sonic Pro hubs are at the centre of the build, with their super-smooth bearings keeping frictional resistance to a minimum. Center Lock disc rotor attachment helps keep the braking positive and composed, and a 5-pawl, 45-ratchet freehub body grants fast engagement when the riding is irregular. Sapim Laser spokes complete the build and are arranged in two-cross lacing patterns to heighten strength and reliability.
Features
HED’s top-of-the-range gravel wheelset excels whatever the demands
Handbuilt in HED’s own Minnesota, USA based facility
Premium grade, proprietary, 110GSM carbon rims, handmade in Minnesota
The carbon rims are light at just 350g each, 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 hubs
Center Lock disc brake rotor attachment
Five-pawl, 45 ratchet freehub body
Sapim Laser spokes
Two-cross spoke lacing patterns, front and rear
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: Front: HED Sonic Pro 515 disc brake / Rear: HED Sonic Pro 545 disc brake
Hub Bearing Type: Front: 6902 2RS Radial / Rear: 6902 2RS Radial
Freehub Options: Shimano HD 9, 10, 11 & 12-speed, SRAM XDR 12-speed, Campagnolo N3W
Front Axle: 12mm thru-axle or 15mm thru-axle, 100mm spacing (Q/R adaptors available separately)
Rear Axle: 12mm thru-axle, 142mm spacing (Q/R, 135mm spacing adaptors available separately)
Disc Rotor Attachment: Center Lock front and rear
Build and Spokes: x 24 front in a 2-cross pattern / x 24 rear in a 2-cross pattern
Spoke Type: Sapim Laser, J-bend
Spoke Lengths: Front: 288mm and 290mm / Rear: 286mm and 290mm
Assembly Method: Hand-built in Minnesota, USA
Wheelset Weight: 1425g (Front: 655g / Rear: 770g)
Supported Tyre Widths: 32mm to 55mm +
Max Tyre Pressure: 32mm tyre: 70psi / 35mm tyre: 65psi / 38mm tyre: 60psi / 42mm tyre: 55psi
Includes: Tubeless valves, tubeless-ready rim tape, HED wheel manual
Crash Replacement Policy: Yes, read more: HED Crash Replacement
Warranty: 5-years. Read more: HED wheels warranty