Unleash your full potential on fast gravel roads and mixed terrain with the Anath 456 SL carbon gravel wheels. Engineered for competitive riders and speed enthusiasts, this wheelset is your ultimate aerodynamic upgrade, combining a high-profile design with uncompromising performance and sleek style. At 9th Wave Cycling, we’ve crafted the Anath 456 SL to deliver a tangible speed advantage, precise handling, and the robust durability required for pushing the limits on any gravel adventure. Experience the thrill of effortless speed and confident control.
Rim type: Hookless (tubeless ready / innertube compatible w. TLR tires)
Depth: 45 mm
Inside width: 26,5 mm
Weight: 410 g
Optimized for tire sizes: 38-50 mm
Tire pressure: Size & Pressure Chart
Profile: ART Asymmetric Rim Design
Finish: UD carbon w. waterslide decals
Wheel Size: 700c
ERD: 549
Max. rider + gear weight: 125 kg
Wheelset weight: 1358 g
Weight based on lightest configuration w/o valves and rim tape (± 25 grams)
DT Swiss 240 EXP Straight Pull
Center Lock
Front 12 x 100 / Rear 12 x 142
Freehub Body: Shimano HG / Micro Spline / Sram XDR
Alpina Ultralite Straight Pull Aero Spokes
24 Front / 24 Rear
See Spoke Chart for spoke length
9th Wave Anath 456 SL wheels come with rim tape and valves installed and are hand built by our master wheel builders in the Netherlands.
Go to our product support pages to register your product and get lifetime warranty and crash replacement on your carbon rims!
| Lightweight: | ★★★★☆ |
| Aerodynamics: | ★★★★☆ |
| Comfort: | ★★★★☆ |
| Stiffness: | ★★★★★ |
| Versatility: | ★★★★☆ |
The Anath 456 SL features 45 mm deep carbon rims, offering a significant aerodynamic advantage over lower-profile models. This deeper section slices through the wind, helping you maintain speed with less effort on open roads and faster gravel segments. Despite its aero focus, this wheelset doesn’t compromise on strength. The innovative asymmetrical rim profile and robust build ensure optimal spoke tension, leading to:
At the core of the Anath 456 SL are the renowned DT Swiss 240 hubs. Globally recognized for their exceptional reliability, buttery-smooth bearings, and incredibly fast ratchet engagement system, these hubs provide instant power transfer. This means no wasted energy, just immediate response when you accelerate out of corners or power up steep gradients – a true advantage for competitive riders and those who love dynamic riding. These wheels are built with aero spokes for an added edge in speed and efficiency.
For riders with unique requirements or specific desires like Classified or Lefty hub compatibility, explore the possibilities with our 9th Wave BeSpoke Program.
Optimal Tire Integration for Maximum Grip and Comfort
The Anath 456 SL boasts a versatile 26 mm internal rim width, perfectly optimized to support a broad range of gravel tires. This ensures your tires sit with an ideal profile, maximizing contact patch and delivering superior grip and comfort. This wheelset is optimally suited for tires from 38mm to 50mm. Its 26mm internal width is precisely optimized to perfectly cradle 40mm to 45mm tires, making them the quickest and most stable option for fast gravel bikers on their preferred terrain. The hookless rims further enhance performance, providing superior tire bead security, allowing for lower tire pressures for increased comfort and traction, and simplifying tubeless setup. Like all our premium wheelsets, the Anath 456 SL comes fully tubeless-ready with pre-mounted rim tape and included tubeless valves, allowing you to unlock the benefits of lower tire pressures, enhanced traction, and reduced puncture risk with ease.
Upgrade today to the Anath 456 SL carbon gravel wheels and redefine your speed and performance on gravel. Ride faster, ride further, and ride with absolute confidence.


The Anath 456 SL features 45 mm deep carbon rims, offering a significant aerodynamic advantage over lower-profile models. This deeper section slices through the wind, helping you maintain speed with less effort on open roads and faster gravel segments. Despite its aero focus, this wheelset doesn’t compromise on strength. The innovative asymmetrical rim profile and robust build ensure optimal spoke tension, leading to:
At the core of the Anath 456 SL are the renowned DT Swiss 240 hubs. Globally recognized for their exceptional reliability, buttery-smooth bearings, and incredibly fast ratchet engagement system, these hubs provide instant power transfer. This means no wasted energy, just immediate response when you accelerate out of corners or power up steep gradients – a true advantage for competitive riders and those who love dynamic riding. These wheels are built with aero spokes for an added edge in speed and efficiency.
For riders with unique requirements or specific desires like Classified or Lefty hub compatibility, explore the possibilities with our 9th Wave BeSpoke Program.
Optimal Tire Integration for Maximum Grip and Comfort
The Anath 456 SL boasts a versatile 26 mm internal rim width, perfectly optimized to support a broad range of gravel tires. This ensures your tires sit with an ideal profile, maximizing contact patch and delivering superior grip and comfort. This wheelset is optimally suited for tires from 38mm to 50mm. Its 26mm internal width is precisely optimized to perfectly cradle 40mm to 45mm tires, making them the quickest and most stable option for fast gravel bikers on their preferred terrain. The hookless rims further enhance performance, providing superior tire bead security, allowing for lower tire pressures for increased comfort and traction, and simplifying tubeless setup. Like all our premium wheelsets, the Anath 456 SL comes fully tubeless-ready with pre-mounted rim tape and included tubeless valves, allowing you to unlock the benefits of lower tire pressures, enhanced traction, and reduced puncture risk with ease.
Upgrade today to the Anath 456 SL carbon gravel wheels and redefine your speed and performance on gravel. Ride faster, ride further, and ride with absolute confidence.