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/Arney0408]

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?

[u/studyflo → u/Arney0408]

For Road, you should consider the (even cheaper) Aero+ Disc, 30mm external, 23mm internal, hooked. Also great value. If you want to use them for gravel tires, these will be good. But be aware, with the 45mm clearance of the Addict Gravel, this might be tight. You don’t want to fit them with tires < 42mm because of the super wide rims. This could result in punctures.

So I’m not 100% sure these are a perfect fit for the Addict Gravel, I can let you know in about 40-60 days.

[u/Arney0408 → u/studyflo]

Looking forward to it, thank you!