The latest iteration of the Alta gravel wheelset from Parcours, is designed to handle technical terrain. The new Alta is a gravel-focused wheelset, sporting an updated, wider hookless rim – optimised for gravel tyres.
‘From gravel paths and bridleways to rooty woodland and everything in between, the Alta is designed to take all of the rough stuff in its stride.’
With an internal rim width of 24mm and an external width of 33mm, this hookless wheelset is optimised for gravel specific tyres between 38 and 50mm, while maintaining the flexibility to be run with anything from a 28mm road tyre, up to 55mm.
The new hookless rim incorporates unique IMPACT+ technology, to further strengthen the rim against impacts, for example from bottoming out a low-pressure tyre.
Parcours adds that this IMPACT+ layup is built using a more flexible resin at the very edge of the rim, making it more robust and impact-resistant for gnarly rides on rough terrain. This technology will also be integrated onto the existing Parcours Alta 650B wheelset to bring it in line with the latest iteration.
As part of Parcours’ Monument Range, the Alta wheelset comes with a lifetime warranty against manufacturing and workmanship defects. All Alta wheelsets will ship with a tubeless kit included.
The updated Alta wheelset is available with a number of different freehub options:
- Shimano/SRAM 11-speed (also compatible with new Shimano 12-speed)
- SRAM XDR
- Campagnolo 11/12-speed
- Campagnolo N3W 13-speed
- Founder of Parcours, Dov Tate, said “Our goal with the Alta is to create the ultimate versatile gravel wheelset which will support cyclists on any adventure as well as the roads they use to get there.
“It’s robust, grippy, and comfortable while still offering speed and an optimised aerodynamic profile. We’ve really hit the sweet-spot with this update and I can’t wait to see how far our customers can go.”
Tech specs
Price: £899 / US$1,199
Rim depth: 36mm
Rim width (external): 33mm
Rim width (internal): 24mm / hookless
Weight: 1,500g (685g front / 815g rear)
Spokes: Sapim CX-Ray (28 front / 28 rear)
Hubs: Parcours Disc Centerlock
