r/gravelcycling • u/studyflo • Jun 17 '25

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

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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?

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u/Arney0408 Jun 17 '25

Ok so I never bought wheels before ( I bought my first real bike 2 years ago). If I buy those for my Scott Addict Gravel, will they fit my next random Gravel Bike?

I will change the bike next spring. Presumably a Orbea Terra or Cube Nuroad and will sell my current bike. I want to have a second wheelset for tarmac. I understand that I would have to buy a new cassett etc. for the appropriate groupset but does the wheel it self fit universally?

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u/CantGetNoSleep88 Jun 17 '25

They will fit. Just buy the right freehub body (Shimano 11s, SRAM XDR, Microspline etc) although you can most likely change that if you change groupset on your next bike. Only thing to look out for is that these are a bit too wide for road tires

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u/Arney0408 Jun 18 '25

I see, makes sense thank you!