Elitewheels Just Upgraded Their Flagship Carbon Wheels: Drive SL Review

Elitewheels Drive SL carbon wheels - https://www.elite-wheels.com/product/drive-sl-58d-cs-carbon-spoke-road-wheels/?ref=fgajrzgx/?coupon_code=Mike15
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Just a couple of months ago, Elitewheels launched their new Elitewheels Drive SL carbon wheels. So I take a closer look at Elitewheels' upgraded flagship carbon wheels, compare them with the previous Drive II, and explain why the move to wider road bike rims could be a problem for many cyclists.
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⚡️ Timestamps ⚡️
00:00 The biggest upgrade of the Elitewheels Drive SL
02:48 What really changed from the Elitewheels Drive II?
05:15 Carbon Wheel Scorecard: https://scorecard.bikelabhq.com
06:46 First impressions after 150km on the Elitewheels Drive SL
08:34 Why 25mm internal rim width changes your riding
11:48 Why hooked carbon rims offer more tyre flexibility
12:10 Steel spokes vs carbon spokes
14:55 Elitewheels Drive SL spoke tension results
16:17 Inside the 60T titanium freehub
18:25 Elitewheels Drive SL endoscope results
19:15 How the 58mm Drive SL perform on the road
21:04 Elitewheels Drive SL hub sound test
21:20 The biggest Drive SL drawbacks you should know
22:38 Why the older Drive II might be a better choice
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