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The reviewer tests and reviews the Elitewheels Velo Six II (Vevel 6 version two) wheel set. He states that the primary issue with the original version was poor lateral stiffness, which has been significantly improved in version two, making it nearly three times as stiff without added weight. The wheels are one-piece carbon, 50mm deep, with a 21mm internal width, weighing 1628g. They are designed for triathlon and road riding, offering high aerodynamic performance, a very stiff and responsive ride, and a distinctive, loud freehub sound. However, the ride is harsh on rough roads, and they are susceptible to crosswinds. The reviewer has ridden them for over six months and praises the bearing durability and anodized aluminum axle. They are not UCI-legal for road races.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Looks great and is a head-turner
- Significantly improved lateral stiffness in version two (nearly 3x stiffer than original)
- No weight increase despite stiffness improvement
- High vertical and torsional stiffness
- Responsive and fun to ride, feels efficient in power transfer
- Aerodynamic design with tire obscuring the wheel and no protruding spokes
- Loud freehub can be useful for alerting pedestrians
- Very quiet when cruising (no resonant hum)
- Uses hybrid ceramic bearings
- Bearings remained clean and smooth after 6+ months of all-weather riding without service
- Anodized aluminum axle for increased hardness and corrosion resistance
- Factory-added grease on bearings
- Competitive price compared to similar-style wheels (e.g., Bike Aerad Composits)
Cons
- Lateral stiffness was a major issue in the original version
- Ride is harsh on rough roads due to zero vertical compliance
- Catches crosswinds due to large side profile, which can be unnerving
- Very loud freehub sound (described as obnoxious)
- Not UCI-legal for sanctioned road races or cyclocross (requires at least 12 spokes)
- 21mm internal width is narrower than the current trend for road wheels
- Weight (1628g) is not especially light on paper
Key Points
- Model: Elitewheels Velo Six II (Vevel 6 version two)
- Cost: $1300 / ~£950 (with 15% discount available)
- Weight: 1628g for the pair
- Construction: One-piece carbon, same mold for front and rear
- Rim depth: 50mm
- Internal width: 21mm
- Tubeless compatible
- Target use: Triathlon and road riding
- Hub: DT Swiss style ratchet (50-tooth)
- Spokes: Thick, bladed carbon spokes (chunkier in version two)
- Stiffness: Lateral stiffness greatly improved; vertical and torsional stiffness are highest of any wheel set the reviewer owns
- Bearings: Hybrid ceramic (steel races, ceramic balls)
- Axle: Anodized aluminum
- Tested with a custom lateral stiffness testing jig
- Ridden for over 6 months in all conditions