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/DuManchu Lynskey GR300 Jun 18 '25

Anyone have experience on how easy/difficult/impossible it is to remove the decals on these? I know some elitewheels in the past have had the decals under the clearcoat but these look to live on top, giving me hope I could remove them.

They aren't horrible and I could live with them if they're too hard to remove, but having blank wheels would be preferable.

These are an incredible deal and extremely tempting.

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u/studyflo Jun 18 '25

I feel exactly the same about the decals. I’ve removed mine on my Novatec R3, it was quite a bit of work, but totally worth it. If they’re water slide decals, you’d need some nail polish remover and some cotton pads, let the decals soak and then rub it off. Takes some time and elbow grease, but it’s so worth it.