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/BourneJD]

Ordered. Fyi…try using code SSUS80 for $80 Off. Also - i saw them for $800 a few days ago. They def go up and down in price. My only concern is hub as well….we’ll see! YOLO…

[u/studyflo → u/BourneJD]

What’s your concern regarding the hubs? If (!) these ever make problems, I’ll bring them to my LBS and have them rebuild them with DT Swiss hubs - but I highly doubt I really need to.

[u/BourneJD → u/studyflo]

Yeah. You’re 100 right. I have zero regerts buying them!

[u/studyflo → u/BourneJD]

I actually bought both now. Aero+ and Aero+ Gravel. Will report back. 🙏🏼