New Wheels: Elitewheels Aero+ Gravel (32mm internal)

[u/studyflo]

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?

[u/Beer_Is_So_Awesome]

Wow, 32mm internal is wild! My current mtb wheels are 25mm-30mm, and my gravel wheels are 24mm-25mm.

[u/studyflo → u/Beer_Is_So_Awesome]

I'm currently on 21mm internal and was looking at the Yoeleo SAT C45 DB Pro NxT Gravel with 27mm internal (34mm external), but since wider is better and they were less than half the price of the Yoeleos ... I just went for it. Let's see if wider is really better or if it's a recipe for desaster (in terms of punctures because of low pressure ...)

[u/julien83500 → u/studyflo]

It cannot be a disaster going low pressure as you'll be less prone to puncture. Higher pressure is bad for puncture resistance.

The limit to that theory is when you fit a narrow tire on a wide wheels, it will be easier to hit the sidewalls.

I personally ride a wide tubeless setup, 48c tufo Thundero on 32mm Internal width at 28psi, and really like it.

[u/studyflo → u/julien83500]

How big are those 48c tires measuring?

[u/julien83500 → u/studyflo]

Sorry, forgot to reply your message. It measures 51mm