Syncros Capital 1.0s Carbon 40 Bicycle Wheelset

SYNCROS Capital 1.0s 40 Carbon Wheelset is a 1,335g, hookless, tubeless-ready 700c wheelset for road and gravel. It pairs a 40mm-deep carbon rim with a 25mm internal width with DT Swiss 240s hubs. Syncros sells it as a lighter-priced alternative to the Capital SL, and it uses the same lightweight carbon rim. Riders who want one wheelset for fast road miles and mixed-surface gravel can run tires from 29mm to 50mm on it.

The 25mm internal width gives wider tires a stable, well-supported shape at lower pressures, and the 40mm aero-optimized rim depth suits road speed without committing to a deep-section wheel. The rims are laced with DT Swiss Aerolite spokes and Pro Lock nipples, 24 holes front and rear. Tubeless valves and Syncros rim tape come in the box, so the wheels are ready for a tubeless setup.

Who It's For

• Road riders moving to wider tires (29–35mm) who want a lighter carbon wheelset

• Gravel riders running tires up to 50mm who want one wheelset for pavement and dirt

• Riders upgrading from stock alloy wheels on a modern 12mm thru-axle disc bike

• Consider a different wheelset if: you and your bike weigh more than 120kg combined, you run tires narrower than 29mm, or you want to keep using hooked-bead-only tires

What to Look For

• Freehub and rotor fit: These wheels use a Shimano HG freehub and Centerlock rotor mounts. Make sure your cassette and rotors match before ordering.

• Tire choice: The rim is hookless, so use tires approved for hookless rims and stay within 20–72.5 PSI (1.4–5.0 bar).

• Intended use: Decide which tire range you'll actually ride. The 29–50mm window covers road through mid-volume gravel, and that's where this wheelset works best.

Key Features

Carbon rim, 40mm deep, 25mm internal. The rim is aero-optimized and wide enough to properly support high-volume tires. A wider internal width helps a tire hold its shape at lower pressures, which matters for grip and comfort on rough roads and gravel.

Hookless, tubeless-ready construction. The hookless bead design is built for tubeless setups. The 72.5 PSI maximum is a firm limit, so riders used to high road pressures will need to adjust. On wider tires, lower pressures are usually the right call anyway.

DT Swiss 240s hubs. Both hubs are 240s models with Centerlock rotor mounts: 100x12mm front and 142x12mm rear thru-axle spacing, with a Shimano HG freehub. The 240 is a well-regarded hub, and it's a big part of why this wheelset stands out from others in its weight class.

DT Swiss spokes and nipples. Aerolite bladed spokes and Pro Lock nipples complete the build, so the hubs, spokes and nipples all come from DT Swiss.

Weight and details. The wheelset weighs 1,335g and has laser-etched graphics. It comes with 60mm tubeless valves and Syncros rim tape installed for setup.

Rider Intent Summary

• Biggest strengths: Low weight (1,335g), DT Swiss 240s hubs, and a 25mm-wide rim that covers 29–50mm tires

• Tradeoffs: Hookless rims limit tire choice and cap pressure at 72.5 PSI. The Shimano HG freehub and Centerlock rotor mounts need matching parts. System weight limit is 120kg.

• What makes it different: You get the Capital SL's carbon rim on DT Swiss 240s hubs, in a lighter-priced package that covers road and gravel

Victory's Take

At Victory Bicycle Studio, we see the Capital 1.0s 40 as a sensible upgrade for riders who've moved to wider tires and want one carbon wheelset for road and gravel. Check your freehub, rotors and tires first, and it should need little attention after that.