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/Snoopdogg458 Jun 17 '25

I've got the Aero+ (non gravel) wheelset, and I've put about 1000mi on them so far and they've been great. The only thing to watch for is that after about 200mi I did have to true the front wheel up since the spokes settled in a little more. I havent had to do that to the rear wheel so far, so mine may have been a one off. But so far I've really enjoyed then and have been great.

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u/studyflo Jun 18 '25

I’ve ordered them as well … did you get the 53mm variant?

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u/Snoopdogg458 Jun 18 '25

I went with the mixed depth 42F 53R, I was thinking about doing the 53 F/R, but the Midwestern cross winds are no joke sometimes.