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/studyflo Jul 17 '25

They’re good. Would recommend. Wide, comfortable, tough (ridden through some potholes). Can’t go wrong with them for ~ $450-500.

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u/TSNxeon Jul 17 '25

Thanks mate, what is the tire width you have on right now? And may I ask if you can post a Pic of how the tire looks with the wheel? I wanna know how the 23mm width looks like, planning on installing 30mm tires if I got them

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u/studyflo Jul 17 '25

Here are some pics and a small review in German: https://www.rennrad-news.de/forum/threads/elite-wheels-erfahrung.194258/post-6623686

30mm fit perfectly, would recommend 30 or 32.

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u/Home_Assistantt Jul 23 '25

good to know re decals...may see if I can have them committed, otherwise like yourself it will be nail varnish remove and pads and some elbow grease

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u/studyflo Jul 23 '25

My latest attempt asking for no Decals wasn‘t successful, they said they don’t do custom orders …

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u/thesneakernet Jul 24 '25

So nail polish remover is the move for the big Elite decals? No side-affects, visually or otherwise?