
Elitewheels Drive II - You won't be disappointed !
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3. April 2026
Elitewheels Drive II wheelset here....
https://www.elite-wheels.com/drive-ii-carbon-spokes-road-wheelset/
15% Discount code...
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Elitewheels Drive 65D II
Choice Day / Outdoor Fun
Elitewheels Drive 65D II
Erstellt: 3. Februar 2026The reviewer presents a detailed review of the Elitewheels Drive 65D II wheelset. They describe the arrival of this new generation of the Drive series, highlighting its dark glossy finish with subtle marbling and fusion gold decals. The reviewer covers technical specifications including rim dimensions (23mm inner, 31mm outer), weight (1460g for the 65mm depth), carbon spokes, hub design with high flanges for stiffness, and ceramic bearings. They performed measurements for trueness, concentricity, spoke tension, and dish, finding the wheels to be of excellent quality. After installing and riding the wheels for seven rides, including a hard 125km ride, the reviewer praises the stiffness, power transfer, and cornering confidence, while noting the freehub is very loud but can be quietened with grease. They conclude by expressing a strong liking for the wheels, wishing only for a slight weight reduction, and provide a discount code.
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Pros
- High quality features at a low price
- Dark glossy finish is visually appealing
- Rim tape and tubeless valves pre-installed
- Compatible with hook-type tires (28-45C, optimized for 28-30C)
- Good weight (1460g for the 65mm depth)
- Carbon spokes are affordable to replace ($5 each)
- High flange hub design for shorter spokes, increased stiffness, and better power transfer
- Ceramic bearings are very smooth
Cons
- Freehub sound is very loud and deep/growly; could annoy other riders
- Wheels are slightly heavier than ideal; reviewer wishes they were ~50g lighter
- Glossy finish might not match matte frames
- Decals on the rim edge interfered with lateral trueness measurement
Key Points
- Model: Elitewheels Drive 65D II (next generation Drive wheelset)
- Available depths: 65mm, 50mm, 35mm
- Rim finish: Dark gray/black high gloss with subtle line marbling
- Decal options: Fusion gold, black, rainbow
- Rim dimensions: 23mm inner width, 31mm outer width
- Tire compatibility: 28-45C, optimized for 28-30C
- Rim has a small/mini hook
- Weight: 690g (front), 770g (rear), 1460g total (with tape/valves)
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