I bought my first GRCX set as an upgrade for my OBED Boundary and they turned that bike into a bombproof daily driver.
How I use them
- Swapping between chunky trail rubber (Rutland 700x47 front / Cannonball 700x47 rear) and all-road mode (G One RS Pro 700x40) without fuss.
- Fast engagement from the 1/1 hubs on loose climbs and creek crossings.
- Plenty of internal width so 40–47mm tires stay stable in corners.
Why they earned my trust
- Zero drama after every gravel ride—no wobbles, no re-tensioning.
- Service and small parts are easy because they’re built in Asheville, NC.
- Consistency: tubeless setup just works every time I swap tires.
I made the mistake of trying Elitewheels Aero+ Gravel carbon wheels. One of them exploded—rim delamination from a manufacturing fault. If that failure happened on a trail, I would’ve been in the hospital. After ten minutes of ringing ears, I promised myself no more cheap carbon. I went straight back to Industry Nine and bought a second GRCX set. Peace of mind is worth it.
Bottom line
These are the American-made wheels I trust for both gravel racing and all-road miles.