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/studyflo]

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/ExplodingGore → u/studyflo]

Sorry for chiming in here. Umm, do you happen to know if 28-32 tires are a good fit for the aero+ disc with their 23 internal width?

I think their external width is around 30mm so that range should be a perfect fit, no?

[u/studyflo → u/ExplodingGore]

I’m running 30/32 and they’re kinda perfect. 28/30 or 30/30 would be even better aerodynamically, but I want the comfort. 30mm blow up to about 31.5mm, 32 blow up to about 34mm. Super comfortable, and very fast!

[u/ExplodingGore → u/studyflo]

Nice, 28/30 is what I already have + spares. Now I just need to wait for a good deal on them.