Drive G36
The Drive G36 represents the next generation of gravel wheels. It features a reduced hook design, offering the benefits of a hookless wheelset with the security of a clincher. New advancements in carbon fiber layup have made it possible for us to design the wheelset to not only be stronger than those of the last generation but also lighter at just 1325 grams for the pair.
The G36 is also the first to feature our high- engagement ratchet hub, which includes TPI Steel bearings. Taking things further, the wheelset is made with race-ready Sapim CX-Ray spokes.
– Intended Use: Gravel / Road
– Brake Interface: Center Lock by default
*Availability Status: Usually shipped in 7-10 days.
US$1,189.00
Which freehub should I choose?
| Rim | |
| Series | Drive |
| Wheel Size | 700c |
| Tire Compatibility | Clincher/ Tubeless |
| Bead Type | Hooked |
| Rim Depth | 36mm |
| Inner Width | 25mm |
| Outer Width | 31mm |
| Other | |
| Rim Finish | Glossy Marbling Black |
| Extras | Rim Tape(Installed), Tubeless Valves(Installed) |
| Weight (Pair) | 1325±30g(without tubeless valves and rim tape) |
| Rider Weight Limit | 275lbs/125kg |
| Compatible Tire Sizes | 700 x 28-65C |
| Recommended Tire Sizes | 700 x 30-40C |
| Certification | UCI Approved |
| Hub | |
| Front Hub Spacing | 12x100mm |
| Rear Hub Spacing | 12x142mm |
| Bearing | TPI Steel |
| Brake Compatibility | Disc (Center Lock) |
| Freehub Type | Ratchet |
| Freehub Compatibility | Shimano / SRAM XDR / Shimano MSR / Campagnolo |
| Spoke | |
| Front Spoke Pattern | Radial/2X(1:2) |
| Rear Spoke Pattern | 1X/2X(1:2) |
| Spoke Count | 21F/24R |
| Spoke Type | Sapim CX-Ray |
| Nipple Type | Sapim Secure Lock |
WIDER RIMS
The Drive G36 features a wider 25mm internal rim width, that allows you to run wider, 700 x 28-65C tires, giving you more traction and confidence when riding. This flexibility allows for both road riding and trail riding. Advancements in carbon fiber layup have made it possible to reduce weight while further improving impact resistance.
The rims use an ETRTO-compliant reduced hook design that gives the benefits of a hookless rim, without sacrificing safety at higher tire pressures. The reduced hook design increases durability, creates a better tire contact patch for improved grip and stability, reduces weight, and improves aerodynamics due to an enhanced tire-to-rim interface.
RATCHET HUBS
The Drive G36’s features our new Kinetic hub, which contains two high engagement 50T(7.2°) star ratchets machined into a conical shape, which allows for a increase in surface area. This leads to increased longevity and durability, as torque can be distributed over a larger area. The Kinetic hub also makes use of a stronger spring, which reduces skipping and slipping under load.
The front and rear hubs both make use of hybrid Steel TPI bearings, which offer performance gains in rolling resistance, saving you precious watts. We machine our own high-precision hubs in-house with Fanuc CNC machines to tolerances of just 0.02mm, improving longevity. The hubs also feature waterproof seals to eliminate ingress, preventing bearing contamination.
RACE-READY SPOKES
Sapim CX-Ray, spokes are known for being lightweight and durable, making them the favorite of pro riders. We take precautions to ensure that spoke windup is minimized so wheels don’t go out of true. After the initial truing, the wheel is sideloaded. This process is repeated again. The wheels are sideloaded a total of 16 times. We see this as an essential quality control standard. As a result, our wheels are guaranteed to stay within 0.2mm of true.
DURABILITY
At Elitewheels, we do all of our own testing. During the development phase, each wheelset undergoes more than 20 tests. The Drive G36 has flawlessly passed our 20,000km rough surface factory/laboratory tests which simulate gravel riding conditions, far exceeding the en 17406 test standard.
In our maximum vertical impact test, the G36 passed, making it 2.7x stronger than UCI’s standard, giving you peace of mind when riding in rough terrain.
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2 reviews for Drive G36
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marius.sipas91 (verified owner) –
Got my wheels today! They look stunning, neatly packed, and built to last. Everything fit like a glove. I’ve already tested them on the road, and the difference is massive—the bike is now faster, lighter, and incredibly responsive. The hub sound is amazing. They have completely refreshed both the ride dynamics and the look of my bike. Thank you! Highly recommended, and I will definitely be buying from EliteWheels again.
sunny@elite-wheels.com (store manager) –
Hi Marius,
Thanks a lot for your fantastic review!
We’re delighted the wheels arrived well packed and fit perfectly. It’s awesome to feel the huge upgrade in speed and responsiveness, and glad you love the hub sound.
Looking forward to serving you again in the future. Enjoy every ride!
serpal (verified owner) –
Impresive wheels! I use them on a 3T Exploro. They have improved the handling of my bike. Really stiff, you can corner exactly the line you want and can do faster accelerations. They are light that is always welcome in a moving part like wheels. I also tested it in rough terrain (singletrack, stones…) they performed perfectly but its stiffenes go against confort (I use 700x40c tires, 2 bar)
Elitewheels (store manager) –
Hi Serpal,
Thank you for the great feedback! We’re really happy to hear the Drive G36 wheels have improved your bike’s handling and given you the feeling of a smoother, and more responsive ride.
Hope you enjoy your ride and keep exploring new trails with confidence!