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I bought a set of EliteWheels from AliExpress last year. So after nearly 2000km, how have they held up?
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I love deep section carbon fibre wheels!!! They feel great to ride, decrease wind drag, and look amazing. BUT the big brands like Mavic, Zipp, and Roval, can charge a small fortune for their offerings.
However, AliExpress saves the day again, and last year I bought a 50mm deep section, disc specific, tubeless ready carbon wheelset from a seller called EliteWheels. They only cost me Β£265 (which makes them the cheapest carbon wheelset I have EVER bought), and so far I have ridden them 1183 miles, or 1904km.
For the price paid, I have been really impressed with them, but they do have a few flaws. The stock hubs are not amazing, without upgrading the spokes they are not very light, and I had an issue mounting the tubeless tyres to the rim.
But in this episode, I will go into detail around the construction, the setup, how they ride, and ultimately the pros and cons of these disc brake road bike wheels.
Got any questions or comments, stick them below π and I'll try and get back to as many of you as I can!
EliteWheels store:
https://elitewheels.aliexpress.com/store/1859081
Timestamps:
00:00 β Start
00:26 β Sponsor Segment
01:24 β Intro
03:19 β Wheelset Construction
09:44 β Hub Service
11:59 β Wheel Setup
12:50 β Tubeless Issue
15:35 β On the Road
18:00 β Cost and Weight
19:30 β Name Brand Comparison
21:10 β Wheelset Pros
22:57 β Wheelset Cons
25:34 β Final Points and Conclusion
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Please note:
With the exception of YFood, all other products demonstrated in this video have been purchased by me, and I have no affiliation to any of the sellers or vendors shown.
In addition, 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.
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WheelsELITEWHEELS Carbon Wheels Disc Brake 700c Road Bike Wheelset ENT UCI Quality Carbon Rim Center Lock Or 6-blot Bock Road Cycling
Created: February 09, 2022The 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.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Cheapest carbon wheels the reviewer has bought
- Good performance over 1183 miles of use
- Stayed true and held pressure well
- No cracks or broken spokes
- Stiff and performs well on the road
- Good customer communication from Elitewheels
- Competitive price for the quality
- Well-packaged upon delivery
Cons
- Tubeless setup was challenging with tire de-seating issues
- Stock hubs are not very good, with obnoxiously loud freehub
- Cheap bearings and poor weatherproofing
- Difficult to service, especially the front hub
- No-name brand hubs with limited replacement parts availability
- Long delivery time (12 weeks)
- Suspiciously high stated rider weight limit (135kg)
Key Points
- 50mm deep and 25mm wide rim profile
- Basic UD carbon layup
- 24 straight pull spokes on each wheel
- Upgraded to lighter Pillar 1420 spokes
- Stock hubs are basic with poor weatherproofing
- Tubeless ready but required rim tape
- 1607 grams for the wheelset (including rim tape)
- Cost Β£330 with upgraded spokes (originally paid Β£265)
