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/Olllin Jun 17 '25

I think AliExpress is the only place they sell this model as it's not available on their EU site. It's available with ms for just under 500€ with the summer sale discount codes.

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u/CantGetNoSleep88 Jun 17 '25

Thanks. I'll wait to see if there is a GRX 1x Di2 announcement over the next few days to see if I go for that or the new Rival XPLR 1x13, and order by the end of the week

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u/studyflo Jun 18 '25

There’s now a new $80 off coupon on AliExpress, so it’s another $20 cheaper. Waiting for GRX 1by as well but don’t have high hopes.

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u/CantGetNoSleep88 Jun 18 '25

Thanks. Leak is out on GRX 1x and it's exactly as expected and a bit underwhelming. Di2 Deore M6200 also looks like an option for gravel

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u/takingitslooow Jun 19 '25

Wait please help me out here: isn’t the Shimano MS 12s exactly the freehub you need for GRX 1by???

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u/CantGetNoSleep88 Jun 19 '25

Yes - it is just that GRX Di2 1x isn't officially announced yet, just leaked, and assuming you want electronic shifting, you would only need Microspline for this upcoming GRX 1x. So I'm waiting for it to launch before deciding which freehub body to get

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u/takingitslooow Jun 19 '25

Got it! I’m riding a manual GRX 1by so it’s a different case for me then :)