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Elitewheels ENT
Wheels

Elitewheels ENT

Weight1633g
Year2021
CategoryWheels

The Elitewheels ENT wheelset is a budget-friendly carbon option praised for its durability and value, though it has notable drawbacks including heavy weight, loud hubs, and tubeless setup challenges. Reviewers generally find it a solid choice for the price, with some recommending hub upgrades.

Pros

  • Extremely good value for carbon wheels, with prices ranging from £250 to $287.1234
  • Durable and reliable over long distances: 3,000 miles (Peter Treadway), 1,183 miles (Trace Velo), 2,500 km (user), 15-20k miles (user).1356
  • Stiff and performs well on the road, with good momentum on flats.32
  • Stable in crosswinds (Cyclists Hub) and comfortable on cobblestones.2
  • Well-built with consistent spoke tension and decent hub centering (Cyclists Hub).2
  • Hooked rim design allows use with tubeless or inner tubes (David Arthur).4
  • Choice of Shimano or SRAM freehub (David Arthur).4
  • Center lock disc brake compatible (nikinik, David Arthur).74

Cons

  • Heavy compared to other 50mm wheels: 1,778g measured (Cyclists Hub) vs claimed 1,600g, making them sluggish on climbs.23
  • Tubeless setup is difficult: requires compressor, tires de-seat, and no valves included.234
  • Stock hubs are low quality: loud freehub, cheap bearings, poor weatherproofing, and difficult to service.354
  • Epoxy residue and wrinkles inside the rims (Cyclists Hub).2
  • Long delivery time (12 weeks) (Trace Velo).3
  • Suspiciously high stated rider weight limit of 135kg (Trace Velo).3
  • Deep rims make inner tube changes difficult; long valves needed (user:37).5

Key Facts

  • Claimed weight varies: 1,600g (David Arthur) to 1,778g measured (Cyclists Hub), with Trace Velo measuring 1,607g including rim tape.423
  • Rim dimensions: 50mm depth, 20-21mm internal width, 25-28.1mm external width.124
  • Constructed with T800 carbon fiber (claimed by David Arthur) or basic UD carbon (Trace Velo).43
  • Spokes: Pillar 1423 steel (Cyclists Hub) or upgraded to Pillar 1420 (Trace Velo), with 24 spokes per wheel.23
  • Hubs: Elitewheels six-pole with steel bearings (Cyclists Hub), described as basic and poor weatherproofing (Trace Velo).23
  • Tubeless-ready but requires rim tape; tubeless setup often needs a compressor (Cyclists Hub, Trace Velo).23
  • Price paid: £275 (Peter Treadway), $287 (Cyclists Hub), £265-330 (Trace Velo), £250 (David Arthur).1234
  • Compatible with center lock disc brakes and 12mm thru axles (David Arthur, nikinik).47

Reviews & Ratings

nikinik3 videos
13:16
AliExpress Flatbar Gravel Bike Build

The reviewer mentions using their 'trusty Elite Wheels ENT Drive' wheelset for their flat bar steel gravel bike build. They describe setting up the wheels with Schwaba G1 tires in 40mm for all-around gravel use. The wheels are shown being installed with ZTTO 160mm rotors using a center lock system. The reviewer does not provide extensive commentary on the wheels' performance but includes them as part of the functional build.

January 29, 2025Watch on YouTube
07:46
Is my AliExpress Gravel Bike Build Trash?

The Elitewheels Carbon Wheels Disc Brake 700c Road Bike Wheelset Ent Uci Quality Carbon Rim Center Lock Or 6-blot Bock Road Cycling - Bicycle Wheel is not mentioned in this video.

March 16, 2025Watch on YouTube
15:25
AliExpress Gravel Bike Build Components

The Elitewheels Carbon Wheels Disc Brake 700c Road Bike Wheelset Ent Uci Quality Carbon Rim Center Lock Or 6-blot Bock Road Cycling - Bicycle Wheel is not mentioned in this video.

January 08, 2025Watch on YouTube
Peter Treadway2 videos
19:12
Was my cheap, Chinese, Carbon Fibre bike from AliExpress worth it?

The reviewer discusses the Elitewheels carbon wheels as part of their bike build, expressing high satisfaction with them. They mention the wheels are 25mm wide with a 50mm deep aero profile, extremely lightweight at 1.6 kilos combined, and cost £275 for the pair. The wheels have performed well over 3,000 miles, including long-distance rides like Essex to London to Paris and the Hundred Mile Ride London route, without any issues.

August 27, 2023Watch on YouTube
14:20
Stripping and rebuilding my AliExpress Road Bike

The Elitewheels Carbon Wheels Disc Brake 700c Road Bike Wheelset Ent Uci Quality Carbon Rim Center Lock Or 6-blot Bock Road Cycling - Bicycle Wheel is not mentioned in this video.

June 23, 2024Watch on YouTube
David Arthur - Just Ride Bikes
12:27
I Put £248 Carbon Fibre Wheels on my Road Bike!

The reviewer discusses the Elitewheels Carbon Wheels Disc Brake 700c Road Bike Wheelset, highlighting its affordability and performance. They note the wheels are well-manufactured, lightweight, and offer aerodynamic benefits, though they mention some compromises in hub quality.

August 19, 2024Watch on YouTube
Cyclists Hub
08:04
Elitewheels ENT: Is This Aliexpress Bestseller Worth It? [REVIEW]

The reviewer discusses the Elitewheels ENT carbon wheelset, which they purchased for $287 from AliExpress. They tested the wheels over 1,000 kilometers, including challenging terrains like Belgian cobblestone climbs. The wheels are tubeless-ready but are noted as the heaviest 50mm wheels they have tested, with the front wheel weighing 828g and the rear 950g (total 1,778g without tubeless rim tape and valves). The internal rim width is 20mm, and the external width is 28.1mm, which is standard for modern wheels. The wheels feature Pillar 1423 steel spokes and Elitewheels six-pole hubs with steel bearings. The reviewer found the wheels to be well-built with consistent spoke tension and decent hub centering, though they noted some epoxy residue and wrinkles inside the rims. Performance-wise, the wheels felt sluggish on climbs and rolling terrain due to their weight but were comfortable on cobbles and stable in crosswinds. The reviewer also mentions trying the ENT 80mm version, which was faster on flats but less stable in crosswinds.

August 13, 2024Watch on YouTube
Trace Velo2 videos
28:10
ELITEWHEELS - My cheapest carbon wheels from AliExpress!

The reviewer provides a detailed review of the Elitewheels Carbon Wheels Disc Brake 700c Road Bike Wheelset, which they purchased from AliExpress. They highlight that these are the cheapest carbon wheels they've ever bought, having put 1183 miles (1900 kilometers) on them, including winter riding in England. The wheels are described as entry-level disc models with a 50mm deep and 25mm wide rim profile, using basic UD carbon layup. The reviewer notes the wheels have stayed true, hold pressure well, and show no cracks or broken spokes. They mention the wheels are stiff and perform well on the road, though they note some flex under heavy power. The reviewer also discusses the tubeless setup challenges and the loud freehub sound as notable issues.

May 13, 2021Watch on YouTube
20:34
Possibly the best value road bike ever built - Full parts and cost breakdown

The reviewer briefly mentions the ELITEWHEELS Carbon Wheels Disc Brake 700c Road Bike Wheelset ENT UCI Quality Carbon Rim Center Lock Or 6-blot Bock Road Cycling but does not provide detailed analysis.

November 28, 2024Watch on YouTube
Purchased: 2026-03-16

For my gravel bike, I have run these wheels for over 5 years. Inexpensive and very durable 28mm wide, 21mm internal width.

Purchased: 2026-03-10

Ja, zB die ENT. Hab ich seit 1,5 Jahren ohne Probleme in Betrieb. Zusätzlich habe ich Endcaps für den Umbau auf Steckachse mitgeordert.

MyBikeParts Reviewabout 1 year ago
5.0/5
Usage: Heavy

On my gravel bike, these were the original wheels I installed on my gravel bike in 2019. Probably 15K to 20K mile on them to date without any issues. 28mm wide and 38mm deep. I run 40mm to 42mm wide tires.

Purchased: 2019-06-01

MyBikeParts Reviewabout 4 years ago
5.0/5
Usage: Heavy55mm depth 28mm, Clincher Tubeless, Black Decal, RD07 Center lock

Great wheels, Even after couple thousand kilometres (2500km) they are still quite true and no issues so far!

Installation:

Tubeless rim take was applied twice (as suggested by them) and it's keeping the fluid inside so far. center lock disc brakes had no issues. Make sure, to also order long valves or valve extensions. But of course, there is not much benefit in deep wheels, maybe 0,5km/h faster, tops 1 km/h in good conditions (Side wind). I would opt for a smaller rim next time, so I can swap the inner tube in emergency situations better and don't have to deal with long valves. Hubs: Hub spins good, but like other commenters found out, the noise is not really pleasant. If you can, try to opt for a better quality Hub (DT Swiss etc.) instead, which ELITE also can build the wheel with.

Purchased: 2022-02-09

Purchase

Where to Buy

de.aliexpress.com
£291.30· 2 stores
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Variants

Variants
1633–2002 g
Same for all
Internal Rim Width
21 mm
Spoke Count Front
24
Spoke Count Rear
24
Rider Weight Limit
130 kg
Hub
ENT-HUB
Tire Width min
23 mm
Tire Width max
43 mm
ConfigurationRim DepthExternal Rim WidthWeight
38mm38 mm28 mm1,633g
50mm50 mm28 mm1,681g
55mm55 mm31 mm1,774g
60mm60 mm28 mm1,829g
82mm82 mm31 mm2,002g

Specifications

Attributes

Weight1,633g
Internal Rim Width21 mm
External Rim Width
Rim MaterialCarbon
Brake TypeDisc (Center Lock)
Tire SystemHooked Tubeless
Spoke TypeSteel Bladed
Rider Weight Limit130 kg
Hub Engagement
Freehub BodyShimano HG (11s), SRAM XDR
Axle Standard12x100 / 12x142 (Road Disc), QR 9x100 / 10x135
Spoke ModelPillar 1423
HubENT-HUB
Tire Width min23 mm
Tire Width max43 mm
Rim FinishUD Matte
Bearing Type

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