Are these the future of carbon wheels? Forge+Bond’s 25GR recyclable carbon gravel wheelset reviewed

Forge+Bond offers a quality, high-performance wheelset that makes a promising move toward a more sustainable industry

Forge+Bond 25GR gravel wheelset
(Image credit: Anne-Marije Rook)
Cycling Weekly Verdict

Forge+Bond’s 25GR FusionFiber wheelset impresses with its playfulness, durability and recyclability. There are certainly lighter and faster options available at its price point, but the choice extends beyond ride performance alone, taking into consideration a better, more sustainable way of making carbon products.

Reasons to buy
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    Playful characteristics

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    Takes the sting out of rough trails

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    Responsive

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    Easy setup

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    Serviceable

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    Backed by a lifetime warranty

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    Sustainable manufacturing process

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    100% recyclable

Reasons to avoid
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    No aerodynamic benefits

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    Expensive

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Forge + Bond's 25 GR recyclable carbon gravel wheelset
£1,899 at forgeandbond.com

Forge + Bond's 25 GR recyclable carbon gravel wheelset

Starts at $1,899, custom builds available


Forge + Bond's 25 GR recyclable carbon gravel wheelset
£1,899 at forgeandbond.com

Forge + Bond's 25 GR recyclable carbon gravel wheelset

Starts at $1,899, custom builds available

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Anne-Marije Rook
North American Editor

Cycling Weekly's North American Editor, Anne-Marije Rook is old school. She holds a degree in journalism and started out as a newspaper reporter — in print! She can even be seen bringing a pen and notepad to the press conference.

Originally from The Netherlands, she grew up a bike commuter and didn't find bike racing until her early twenties when living in Seattle, Washington. Strengthened by the many miles spent darting around Seattle's hilly streets on a steel single speed, Rook's progression in the sport was a quick one. As she competed at the elite level, her journalism career followed, and soon she became a full-time cycling journalist. She's now been a cycling journalist for 11 years.