"Though you might not fully appreciate the aerodynamic benefits at all times, you will certainly appreciate the wheelset’s ability to keep your bike planted, even in strong crosswinds. This is an aero wheel for any road, and any weather."

"These wheels punch far about their price tag. They accelerate quickly thanks to a stiff build, and then hold on to that speed, makng it easy to settlle into a rhythm on long stretches of gravel."

Overall, we’d give the wheels 9.5/10. They’re fast, versatile, strong, light, look great and roll exceptionally well.

"These wheels are also a step in the right direction for gravel bikes if you really want to optimise the wheel and tyre system for greater comfort and control off road."

If you’re looking for a tougher, fat-tire-friendly wheelset that will upgrade the surefootedness, rough-rolling speed, and overall durability of your 700c gravel bike without adding any weight, then the X-Wides are absolutely awesome for a whole bunch of carefully considered reasons.

The X-Wides soak up the hits and maintain confidence riding through patches of chunky trail or jarring brake bumps on gravel roads.

The build quality appears to be flawless. The wheels are round and true out of the box with even spoke tension and perfect dishing.

I wouldn’t be afraid to recommend these wheels to anyone and would take them to any race or event. I also believe that with this wheelset you get a lot of bang for your buck.

"Perfect rim width to work with gravel tyres, plus they are tough, stiff, great to ride on and a bargain"

Read the full review from Tour Magazine here. (In Polish)

"Pros: Future-proof axle system, rim width, rotor adapters included, parts availability, subtle branding

Cons: None I can think of"

Verdict: Tough, adaptable and wide as you want, these are an excellent choice for getting seriously gravelly