Hey there, I'm looking for a new wheelset for my gravel build (Scott Addict Gravel) and came across these Elitewheels Aero+ Gravel wheels. (Sorry, can't link to Ali because of … reddit)
The specs almost match the ZIPP 303S XPLR wheel set, but the Elites are hooked, have 9mm less depth and are around 200g lighter.
Specs:
- 45mm deep
- 40mm width (external)
- 32mm width (internal)
- hooked (!)
- 1.400g weight
- Pillar Wing 20 (Aero) steel spokes
- TPI (steel) bearings
- 50T ratchet freehub
- 125kg weight limit
- handbuilt
- PRICE: $500 – $600
They seem to have incredible specs, steel bearings and steel spokes (I do prefer steel bearings and steel spokes over ceramic bearings and carbon spokes), are very lightweight for the specs, and are super affordable. Am I missing something here?
by studyflo
4 Comments
You’re going to get riders that tell you they’ve had no problems and then you’re going to get riders tell you that they’ve had big problems and have not been able to get the issue fixed or had to wait weeks for support.
So really you just have to decide if saving the money is worth the gamble.
Seem really good, I was looking into Light Bicycle WG44 but they are far more expensive. These are great, will be following.
I’ve done many miles on my elite wheels edge without any problems in the last two years. I don’t think there is anything more important to chinese brands that want to go mainstream (sponsoring gcn etc) than their reputation so I’m sure they haven’t suddenly started making bad wheels.
32mm wide internal is stupid, your minimum tyre width according to the ETRTO-standard is 58mm…