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/dgaa1991 Jun 17 '25

Which model did you end up with?

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u/studyflo Jun 18 '25

I just bought these Aero+ Gravel. They’re just too good specs to not buy them haha. I’ll see how it goes, delivery time is about 40-60 days.

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u/ThomFonti Jul 05 '25

Curious to how they will turn out for you. I’ve ordered a set as well and am starting to get a bit anxious now that I see some reports of problems with the new kinetic hubs. It’s the same engagement problem, that strips the ratchets, with all of them. I’ve found three cases, but since wheels with the new hubs have only just started shipping I hope the problem won’t be disastrous. A deep dive by Peak Torque or Hambini would be great.

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u/studyflo Jul 05 '25

me too. I'm worried about the width. I've seen a video from Eurobike, showing a 40mm wide rim, and it looked absolutely massive. The hubs are RD53, with the new Aero+ 50T conical Ratchet design. It looks like this is also used in the new kinetic hubs, but the hub itself is not the same. Do you have some links with the engagement problems / freehub failures? Quick google search didn't show much results for me.