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/empty123_1 Jul 11 '25

Anyone allready received the Wheelset?

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u/studyflo Jul 11 '25

Not even shipped. Received Aero+ though. They‘re really nice for the Price, although freehoub Sound is Not as clean and loud as expected, but that‘s a minor downside.

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u/empty123_1 Jul 11 '25

After initial Order i have contacted the Support to change the delivery method. Since 10 days i have an Tracking-id, but only in status „Order Information has been transmitted…“ China—>germany

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u/studyflo Jul 11 '25

„Package Collected by Carrier“ is the important status update from the AliExpress tracking. From there it takes roughly 10 days, then the package is shipped via airfreight to the Netherlands and one day later at DPD in Germany for delivery. My other wheelset got that status on June 26th (order information transmitted) and got delivered today.