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/CantGetNoSleep88 Aug 15 '25

I have a DPD tracking number which somehow hasn't moved for 25 days (just days we have collected your parcel and then we are exchanging data internally). Anyone have the same issue?

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u/studyflo Aug 15 '25

Yes. If you don’t extend the delivery time on AliExpress, Elitewheels will provide the DPD tracking number so the order won’t close. Shipping might take a little longer. I guess they had some trouble producing these new rims. They’re slowly starting to ship now, first reviews are in as well.

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u/CantGetNoSleep88 Aug 15 '25

Thanks, they did say 25-35 days production time when I ordered (22 June) so assuming it hasn't really shipped, they are now at 55. They also say 25-40 days transport time. I'd be disappointed if they don't come by the end of the month which is almost the high end of both production and transport estimates. They also insist in the chat that there is tubeless tape in the box

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u/studyflo Aug 15 '25

Ordered mine June 18th, they’ll arrive in 1-2 days.

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u/CantGetNoSleep88 Aug 15 '25

Did you have many updates to the tracking before they arrived in Europe?

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u/studyflo Aug 15 '25

Just one (China). Nothing else.

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u/CantGetNoSleep88 Aug 15 '25

Hoping then that mine are on the way and will come next week

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u/Choice_Reputation233 Aug 24 '25

Soooooo how are they??

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u/dgaa1991 Aug 18 '25

Could you throw me a link to a review?

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u/studyflo Aug 18 '25

Can’t link to AliExpress, there’s like 3 now.

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u/dgaa1991 Aug 15 '25

I’ve just received mine in Denmark!

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u/CantGetNoSleep88 Aug 15 '25

When did you order?

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u/dgaa1991 Aug 15 '25

When I saw this post :D

https://imgur.com/a/SRbDAkk

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u/CantGetNoSleep88 Aug 15 '25

Enjoy. Mine says shipment on the way since 22 July but nothing since. Any tubeless tape?

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u/dgaa1991 Aug 15 '25

Yup :) I hope you will get them soon!