Find the Right Wheelset for Your Riding Style

Whether you're chasing podiums, planning an epic bikepacking adventure or simply upgrading from alloy wheels, today's carbon gravel wheelsets offer more choice than ever before. We've selected a range of premium options from Scandalous Carbon, Pacenti Cycle Design and DAO Carbon, each designed with a different rider in mind.

Rather than asking which wheelset is "best", we've grouped them by the type of riding they excel at.

🏁 Race & Performance Gravel

For riders who demand maximum speed, low weight and uncompromising performance.

Scandalous Carbon GForce 40

£1,800

The GForce 40 is built for riders who want elite performance without compromise. Weighing a claimed sub-1,400g, it combines exceptional acceleration with a versatile 40mm rim depth that performs confidently across a wide range of gravel terrain.

For riders seeking one premium performance wheelset capable of racing, training and fast gravel adventures, the GForce 40 is a compelling choice.

Key Features

• Claimed weight under 1,400g

• 40mm rim depth

• Aerodynamic carbon profile

• Tubeless ready

• 5-Year Warranty

Ideal for: Fast gravel, endurance racing and high-performance riding.

Scandalous Carbon GForce 50

£1,800

If outright speed is your priority, the GForce 50 is the flagship performance option. Its deeper 50mm profile delivers enhanced aerodynamic efficiency while maintaining the exceptionally low weight that defines the GForce range.

Designed for gravel racers and riders looking to maximise speed on fast courses, this is a wheelset built to perform at the highest level.

Key Features

• Weight under 1,400g

• 50mm aerodynamic rim

• Premium carbon construction

• Tubeless ready

• 5-Year Warranty

Ideal for: Gravel racing, fast mixed-surface events and competitive riders.

Pacenti Picco 46

From £1,395

The Picco 46 blends aerodynamic performance with Pacenti's renowned hand-built quality. Its 46mm rim profile offers improved efficiency on faster terrain while retaining the durability and ride quality needed for long gravel adventures.

Backed by Pacenti's Lifetime Rim Warranty, it's equally suited to riders who want one wheelset for racing, sportives and high-speed adventure riding.

Key Features

• 46mm aerodynamic rim

• Hand-built

• Premium hub options

• Lifetime Rim Warranty

Ideal for: Gravel racing, all-road riding and fast endurance events.

🌍 Adventure Gravel

For riders who measure rides in hours, days and unforgettable places.

Pacenti Forza Carbon Wide

From £1,295

The Forza Carbon Wide has earned a reputation as one of the most versatile gravel wheelsets available. Combining a lightweight 30mm rim, generous 24mm internal width and premium hand-built construction, it is equally comfortable tackling technical bridleways, long-distance endurance rides and fully loaded bikepacking adventures.

Supported by Pacenti's Lifetime Rim Warranty, it's designed for years of dependable riding wherever the trail leads.

Key Features

• Weight: 1,440g

• 30mm rim depth

• 24mm internal width

• Hand-built

• Choice of premium hubs

• Lifetime Rim Warranty

Ideal for: Adventure riding, endurance events, bikepacking and mixed terrain.

Pacenti Picco 46

From £1,395

Adventure doesn't always mean slow. For riders covering long distances at higher average speeds, the Picco 46 offers a deeper aerodynamic profile while maintaining the durability expected from a premium gravel wheelset.

Whether linking gravel sectors with long road transfers or taking on ultra-distance events, the Picco rewards riders who value efficiency without sacrificing reliability.

🚴 Everyday Gravel

Exceptional value without compromising modern performance.

DAO Carbon Gravel 30

£600

The Gravel 30 proves that moving to carbon wheels doesn't have to break the bank. Featuring a lightweight 30mm rim, dependable star-ratchet hub system and modern gravel geometry, it offers an outstanding balance of performance, durability and affordability.

Key Features

• Approx. 1,480g

• 30mm rim depth

• Star-ratchet hub system

• Tubeless ready

• 3-Year Warranty

Ideal for: Everyday riding, weekend adventures and endurance gravel.

DAO Carbon Gravel 40

£600

Sharing the same specification as the Gravel 30, the Gravel 40 adds a deeper rim profile for riders looking for extra aerodynamic efficiency on faster gravel and mixed road routes.

It remains one of the best-value carbon gravel wheelsets available.

Key Features

• Approx. 1,550g

• 40mm rim depth

• Star-ratchet hub system

• Tubeless ready

• 3-Year Warranty

Ideal for: Fast recreational gravel and mixed-surface riding.

🪨 Rough as Hell Gravel

Because sometimes gravel rides become mountain bike rides.

Pacenti C-XC-G-25 700c Carbon Wheelset

From £1,250

Not every gravel route sticks to smooth fire roads. Some include rocky descents, roots, steep climbs and technical singletrack that push both rider and equipment to the limit.

Originally developed as a lightweight cross-country mountain bike wheelset, the C-XC-G-25 is strong enough for modern XC riding while remaining light enough to suit aggressive gravel bikes. Its 25mm internal width works exceptionally well with today's wider gravel tyres, delivering increased grip, stability and confidence when the terrain becomes truly challenging.

For riders who regularly blur the line between gravel and mountain biking, it's an inspired choice.

Key Features

• Lightweight XC carbon wheelset

• Built for technical off-road riding

• 25mm internal width

• Hand-built

• Premium hub options

• Lifetime Rim Warranty

Ideal for: Technical gravel, rocky bridleways, trail centres, bikepacking and demanding off-road adventures.

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Wheelset Comparison

Final Thoughts

Each of these wheelsets has been engineered with a different rider in mind.

Scandalous Carbon delivers uncompromising race-focused performance, pairing ultra-lightweight construction with aerodynamic rim profiles for riders chasing maximum speed.

Pacenti Cycle Design offers exceptional versatility through hand-built craftsmanship, thoughtful engineering and the confidence of a Lifetime Rim Warranty. From the adaptable Forza Carbon Wide to the aero-focused Picco 46 and the trail-ready C-XC-G-25, the range covers everything from endurance adventures to the roughest gravel routes.

DAO Carbon demonstrates that outstanding carbon wheel performance can be achieved at an accessible price. The Gravel 30 and Gravel 40 provide modern design, reliable star-ratchet hubs and exceptional value, making them an excellent upgrade for riders entering the world of carbon wheels.

No matter how—or where—you ride, there's a wheelset here ready for the next adventure.