Trace Velo - Giving these wheels a second chance - Velo Six II

I tested the original Velo Six wheelset from Elitewheels a year or two ago, and honestly the lateral stiffness wasn’t really good enough. However, these are the second-generation, and today I’m finding out whether they’ve actually fixed that issue.

Since my first review, I’ve built a lateral stiffness testing jig, so this time we’re not relying on feel alone to measure stiffness. I’ll run Version 1 and Version 2 through the updated test, see if my original criticism holds up, and talk through what these wheels are like after over 6 months of real riding.

Discount & links:
15% off the EliteWheels website with code ‘trace15’
https://www.elite-wheels.com/product/road-triathlon-six-spoke-wheels-triathlons-wheels-velo-six-disc/

What’s covered:
- Why the original Velo Six wheels failed my stiffness test
- Side-by-side Version 1 vs Version 2 lateral stiffness testing
- Real-world ride feel after 6 months
- Weight, construction, and aero design
- Crosswind behaviour & comfort trade-offs

Key specs:
- Weight: 1,628g (tested set)
- Rim depth: 50mm
- Internal width: 21mm
- Construction: One-piece carbon (front & rear)
- Tubeless compatible
- Use case: TT / triathlon / fast road riding

Ride impressions:
- Very stiff laterally
- Harsh on rough roads
- Sensitive to crosswinds
- Wildly responsive when you put the power down

UCI legality
These wheels are not currently allowed in UCI-sanctioned road or cyclocross racing due to spoke count rules (Article 1.3.018).

Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
01:01 – Context
02:11 – Cost, weight, specs
05:09 – Wheel stiffness
05:58 – Stiffness test
09:18 – Ride feel
11:15 – Conclusion & UCI legality
12:18 – Bonus clip - Bearings

Intro roll:
Created by Dev Joshi - http://www.go2dev.co.uk

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Email:
tracevelouk@gmail.com

Please note:
I am not a professionally trained bike mechanic. There can be risks associated with using products that are unbranded, untested, or come from sources where the provenance is unknown. Please talk to a qualified bike mechanic if you are in any doubt.

In essence, be careful, do your research, and cycle safe!!!

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