From 1310 g* of all-round aero for wide tyres. Sierra Æra W42 is our Elite carbon Æra Wide gravel wheelset, designed for fast races, varied courses and 40 to 45 mm tyres.
It combines Æra relief, 43 mm external width and stable crosswind behaviour to improve real-world speed on fast tracks without compromising steering precision. Paired at the front with a Sierra Æra 48 rear, it forms an all-round race configuration; as a W42/W42 wheelset, it prioritises stability and ease of use.
Key processes & technologies:
Result:
A wide-tyre aero gravel wheelset, fast and stable, built for all-round gravel racing, either as a differentiated Sierra Æra Wide front / Æra rear configuration or as a matched W42/W42 setup.
* Indicative weight +/- 30 g for a matched W42/W42 wheelset built with NonPlus CL SP hubs and Sapim CX-Ray spokes.
** Optimal aero tyre width: 40 mm <> 45 mm. Compatible width: 40 mm <> 2.4".
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Technology

- Signature aerodynamic micro-profile
- Disrupts airflow and reduces turbulence
- No deterioration in stability in crosswind conditions
* Computational fluid dynamics


Hooked rim design
- Optimized for road and gravel tire pressures
- Ensures secure bead retention
- Wider internal width offers aerodynamic benefits

Controlled vertical flex and rebound
- More dynamic handling during weight transfers and bermed corners
- Increased comfort on rough terrain
- Reduced energy loss, more speed and efficiency

Molded spoke holes that eliminate the need for drilling
- Preserves carbon fiber integrity
- Reinforces the structure
- Allows for precise control of vertical and lateral stiffness
- Reduced weight and increased reliability

Maximizes tire volume and performance
- Enables lower pressures without sacrificing rolling efficiency
- Controls tire deformation for greater stability
- Improves control and comfort on all terrains

A varnish-free finish process
- Reduces VOC emissions and carbon dust during production
- More scratch-resistant surface
- Naturally glossy finish

Anti-burp and anti-debeading system
- Specially designed inner rim hooks lock the tire beads securely
- Eliminates air loss under heavy cornering or compression
- Prevents tire debeading, even in the event of a puncture

Anti-pinch rim bead design
- Prevents tire cuts from hard impacts
- Dissipates shock energy
- Allows low-pressure riding without pinch-flat risks

Tubeless-compatible rim design
- Compatible with UST and Tubeless Ready standards
- Also compatible with tube-type (clincher) setups
All Duke by JPRACINGBIKE1 wheels are assembled by hand in Vendée, France.
We offer a crash replacement programme for carbon wheels. In case of accidents or heavy falls, violent shocks can damage your rim and make it impossible to use. With our Crash Replacement offer we offer you a service that allows you to replace your rim under special conditions: You get a 50 percent discount on the price of UD carbon & 3k Carbon rim, as well as the parts and the disassembly/reassembly. This offer is valid (for life) for an unlimited period of time for DUKE carbon rims and is transferable in the event of sale of the wheels to a third party.