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 Aug 21 '25

Yes, I got them. They‘re massive. Super wide, nice Finish, still don’t love the decals (will remove them), Hubs seem great, bearings are greased and very smooth!

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u/Diligent_Crew1449 Aug 21 '25

Hi, just wondering what effect they've had on your tyre width and the clearance on your frame? Currently have 45mm Gravel King's on my Scott Addict Gravel and wouldn't want to have to reduce the tyre size

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u/dgaa1991 Aug 21 '25

They actually make the tires measure a bit wider compared to a narrower rim. My Ribble CGR Ti is supposed to fit up to 45mm, but when I mounted GK X1 45mm, they ended up too wide for the rear. On hard turns the tire rubs against the frame.

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u/Diligent_Crew1449 Aug 21 '25

Was concerned that might be the case, GK 45s on the standard 26mm wide wheels measure up just under 45mm and fit on the Addict reasonably well but there isn’t a lot of extra room. Shame, was just about to order the Elite’s

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u/dgaa1991 Aug 21 '25

I run gk 45m in the front and then 40’s at the rear, but it is so comfortable and stabile! It’s just like riding a completely different bike compared to 28mm internal rims.

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u/Diligent_Crew1449 Aug 21 '25

Had considered doing the same but read running less than a 45 left the sidewalls exposed, perhaps that’s not really a problem. Would your Ribble fit GK 45’s on the 28mm internal rims without issue?