{"product_id":"elitewheels-drive-g45-ss-carbon-gravel-wheelset","title":"Elitewheels Drive G45 SS Carbon Gravel Wheelset","description":"\u003csection class=\"nwh-preorder-notice\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;margin:0 0 22px;border:1px solid #777;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRE-ORDER OPEN | Incoming stock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wheelset is not yet at NWHBIKES. Our first shipment is expected to arrive in Melbourne in \u003cstrong\u003elate October 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is an estimate, not a guaranteed delivery date. Your payment is taken at checkout. We will dispatch your wheelset or arrange workshop collection after it arrives and is inspected. If the expected timing changes, we will contact you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose your Shimano HG or SRAM XDR freehub option before ordering. Both options are available for pre-order, subject to confirmation. Standard shipping within Australia is included. Optional installation, tyres, cassette and brake rotors are charged separately. For compatibility or delivery questions, contact \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@nwhbikes.com\"\u003einfo@nwhbikes.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed for gravel, road and everything between.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eElitewheels Drive G45 SS\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fast gravel wheelset built around a 45 mm carbon rim and Sapim CX Ray steel spokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a \u003cstrong\u003e24 mm internal width, 31 mm external width and a weight of 1,370 ± 30 g per pair\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is designed for riders who want one wheelset for fast gravel, all road riding and mixed surface days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA$1,499 per wheelset · Standard shipping within Australia included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the G45 SS?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe G45 SS combines a deeper carbon rim with widely available, replaceable steel spokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor NWHBIKES, that is a useful combination. You get a wheel designed for speed without making future spoke replacement or workshop servicing unnecessarily complicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 24 mm internal rim width also gives the wheel enough versatility for everything from fast 28C road tyres through to much larger gravel tyres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAerodynamics for fast gravel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 45 mm rim is relatively deep for a gravel wheel, which gives the G45 SS an aerodynamic advantage on faster gravel roads, sealed road sections and long open stretches where speed is higher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e31 mm external width\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ebladed Sapim CX Ray spokes\u003c\/strong\u003e are designed to help reduce aerodynamic drag while maintaining the tyre support needed for wider gravel setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElitewheels does not publish a specific watt saving for the G45 SS, so we do not quote one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSapim CX Ray steel spokes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe G45 SS uses \u003cstrong\u003eSapim CX Ray steel spokes\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003e20 front and 24 rear\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCX Ray spokes use a bladed profile designed for aerodynamic efficiency while remaining individually replaceable and widely serviceable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wheels use \u003cstrong\u003eSapim Secure Lock nipples\u003c\/strong\u003e, another sensible choice for long term maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCeramic bearings and 4 pawl freehub\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe current G45 SS specification uses \u003cstrong\u003eceramic bearings\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003e4 pawl freehub mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreehub options include \u003cstrong\u003eShimano HG and SRAM XDR\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWheel size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700c\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eIntended use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGravel \/ Road\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRim depth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eInternal width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eExternal width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTyre setup\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClincher \/ tubeless ready\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCompatible tyres\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700 × 28–65C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRecommended tyres\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700 × 28–40C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSpokes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSapim CX Ray steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSpoke count\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 front \/ 24 rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNipples\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSapim Secure Lock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFreehub system\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 pawl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBearings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCeramic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrake interface\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCenter Lock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFront axle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 × 100 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRear axle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 × 142 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFreehub options\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShimano HG \/ SRAM XDR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1,370 ± 30 g \/ pair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaximum system weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlossy Marbling Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUCI Approved \/ CE Certified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaximum system weight includes rider, bicycle, clothing, luggage and equipment.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eManufacturer wheel weight is measured without rim tape and tubeless valves.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront Drive G45 SS wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear Drive G45 SS wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelected Shimano HG or SRAM XDR freehub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRim tape installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTubeless valves installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyres, cassette and brake rotors are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTyre choice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElitewheels lists compatibility from \u003cstrong\u003e28C to 65C\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003e28C to 40C\u003c\/strong\u003e as the recommended range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat gives the G45 SS plenty of flexibility for fast gravel setups, wider all road tyres or road focused use depending on the bike and terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are unsure what tyre width makes sense for your bike, NWHBIKES can help check frame clearance, tyre choice and setup before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; support in Melbourne\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNWHBIKES can professionally install and set up your wheelset, including cassette and rotor installation, tyres and tubeless setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Drive G45 SS is covered by the \u003cstrong\u003eElitewheels 3 year manufacturer warranty against manufacturing defects\u003c\/strong\u003e, with NWHBIKES supporting local customers with warranty enquiries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elitewheels","offers":[{"title":"Shimano 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