Thanks for the review. Since i like more flats, i ride aero and so i brought the 65mm Edge Ultralight wheelset with ceramic bearings at 26 March. It was shipped at 18 april but i'm in Europe and still waiting for them (I'm counting on them arriving in early June). Also for people to know, you can upgrade the 36T ratchet to 60T ratchet after you confirm the order. You can ask for it in the chat with Elitewheels (you need to pay more 40€). I choosed the "sellers shipping method" to avoid VAT taxes. With Ali aniversary cupon, the total i paid for this 65mm (1490gr) wheelset was 537,03€.
I purchased a similar set ( 65mm, non ceramic) on 25th March. Still waiting for them. If i'd known the lead-time I honestly wouldn't have bothered however, they were dirt cheap ( think i paid £330 all in with coupons and coins).
Got the same one. I have driven them for about an year and only paid 560€ incl tax. Because of a new wheelset from CSC (30x59mm,1515gr awesome wheelset for 420€) I now use these for gravel. As described, they are not too stiff and are also suitable for gravel with 40mm tubeless. Due to their relatively low weight, they accelerate very well. They also seem reliable for racing. On the road there was a comfort gain when changing from 25 (5000sTR) to 28mm (CONTI TT 28mm) tires. The sidewalls remain flush with the tire so that there are no aero disadvantages. All in all, a clear recommendation to buy.😅
hey! i bought these wheels in january and have put on a lot of km on them, they are very good. i bought during black friday and using the seller's shipping method i didn't have to pay import fees and it only cost 450 euro
Great review! I have these as well and can understand what you mean by stiffness and responsiveness. On the other hand, for most people that are looking for wheels at this price point they will be near perfect if you ask me. They are stiff but not too much and that's gives a great combination with comfort which I really like! Can you please give us another review after 2000 miles/4000 km? To give us some idea about the long-term reliability? Keep up the good work! 😊
@@cyclistshub after using these for 1000+ km I can tell that if you are using these wheels as your main set they are really stable and fast. In the first few rides I have felt the softness of them but after setting them with latex tubes and 87 PSI (my weight is 70kg) they where really snappy and responsive. 😊 Hopefully it will help future buyers!
Was deciding between these and the Drives, and ended up going with the Edge myself. Hoping they are a nice enough upgrade from my stock cheap alloy wheels my bike came with at least
I have their Gravel Edge, 45mm, 24mm internal width, came in at 1408g. Everything is great, but bc they're so light, they absolutely need to be balanced, all said and done, about 12g/15g per (front/rear) wheel extra for balancing, worth it, they ride SO damn smooth.
Great review. I have these wheels and think they are really good. Very lightweight at 1348g and I subjectively feel they are quick, responsive and feels as light as they weigh. My racing wheels Princeton 7580 front and Roval 321 disc wheel rear (I am a triathlete) and I have never noticed that the Edge 50mm feels too soft. Also, I didnt quit understand their lack of ability to hold the speed. Like all objects, the higher the mass, the more energy it takes to both accelerate and brake it down. But unless you have a downhill race lighter is always faster if everything else is equal.
Thank you. :-) That's an interesting comparison with those high-end wheels. I find them less stiff than carbon-spoked wheels, but they are on the same level as steel-spoked ones. You're right. As for maintaining speed, that's what I meant in situations where I stop pedaling, for example. It's like I'm losing speed faster due to less momentum.
just bought a set of the Edge 50mm with ceramic bearings from Amazon for $813 USD to my door. They looked great rolled true, weighed as claimed. I did one 30 mile ride on pavement and they were both way out of true after. That and it was super hard to get the brake rotors back off, its like they werent machined right. Too many problems for one ride, I sent them back. Maybe its a good wheel, but not for a heavier rider as myself
Hi, thanks for sharing your experience. :-) You overpaid them. They are usually much cheaper on Aliexpress (especially when discounted, even counting potential import fees). On the other hand, you would not have the luxury of returning them as easily as you do on Amazon. What is your weight? You could be unlucky and receive a faulty set. Of course, that shouldn't happen and you did the right thing to return them. I already sold mine, but they were still true as new.
I think they have a good blend of responsiveness and comfort, they roll quite well. They are a good compromise for someone that wants wheels that deliver either climbing or rolling, but dont compromise in any area. They dont compare to the best wheels climbing or descending, but i dont think that was the intention
Very good, comprehensive review. You really did a good job for everyone (like me) who is in the market for new wheels ... ! What tires (+ tire width) did you put on those wheels, by the way? I couldn't see it / understand clearly.
@cyclists hub I'm considering buying the gravel SLR for my gravel bike, that are between the ENT and the Edge. What do you think about the SLR, have you had the opportunity to try them? Thank you
Hi Micael, I have not test them. They are just slightly different from the ENT and Edge. See this comparison: www.cyclistshub.com/elitewheels-road-bike-wheels-compared/
What kind of hubs these wheels are using, do you have some namings and is it possible switch the 36T ratchet to 54T, can you provide more details about the hubs. Thanks and nice review.
Hi Petre, EDGE hubs are similar to DT Swiss 350 hubs. They use 6902 TPI steel bearings. Unfortunately, they can't be upgraded to 54T, but you can upgrade them to 60T. You can learn more about the hubs on the Elitewheels EDGE product page on Aliexpress, or I recommend contacting their customer support there. They are pretty responsive. :-) - Petr
Also purchased these wheels, but after straightening the rear wheel it started to flex under load. Can you advise how much to tension the spokes in the workshop to make it as stiff as possible? Thanks!
Hi Rustam, I don't dare to answer this, I don't have that much experience with wheel building. However, the spoke manufacturer should have tables on their website with optimum tension. Don't overdo it though. Otherwise you increase the chance of the spoke snapping. If stiffness is your concern, I'd rather choose different wheels. - Petr
I don't recommend. I bought 60mm/28 width 10/11 speed set from Amazon in April 2024. The fit between the bearings and axle was faulty out of the box. I emailed the company immediately and sent multiple videos. Their answer was not to replace the hub or the wheel but only to send new bearings. I'm still waiting 5 months later.
If you want better stiffness and higher responsivity, then yes. They are perfect for climbing or frequent accelerations. But, they have questionable bearings quality. You can watch my review here on the channel. 😊
Going to go out on a limb and assume that English is not Petr's native language. That said, Petr's pronunciation of "lively" is less of an issue than multiple "professional cycling journalists" out of England, who get paid to cover cycling products, repeatedly mispronouncing "Campagnolo" in 2024.
@colnagog6026 You are right. My native is Czech language. So it's not even relative to English. 😀 Sometimes, I pronounce "r" a bit harder. Of course, there are many other issue, but I slowly improve.
Unfortunately, I don't. I only have a code for the official website. However, if you want to support me, please click the link in the description so I can get a small kickback. It helps a lot. 🙏😊
The sale is over and the coupons were also limited. I recommend waiting for Black Friday deals. The $80 coupons were available on Aliexpress home page.
I found it on Aliexpress during the Black Friday sales. The validity of these codes is usually limited to a few weeks. Sometimes they are even limited to a country or group of countries. 🤷♂️
Here is an expert in evaluating "responsiveness". BS review apart some objective measurements presented. I have the wheels they are very light for climbing so accelerate quickly. I find them unforgiving in stiffness compared to my other wheels, but I am a light rider.
Compared to what other wheels? I rode these side by side with carbon spoked wheels and the difference is noticeable. I have no away to quantify it (if you do, feel free to share, so I can make next reviews less BS). That's why I based it more on a "feel". After over ten 45/50mm wheelsets reviewed, I think I can describe the ride characteristics pretty accurately. Peace.✌️ - Petr
@@cyclistshub well why would i want carbon? I don't care that much about weight and you can get very similar aero benefits from aluminium.for me durability and cost is much more important than that little weight saving.
You can buy Kinlin or H+S 30-40mm deep aluminum rims and build wheels or get them built, unless you are OK with narrow (13-14mm internal) and high spoke count rims. Probably not what you want on road bike these days, but there's choice. Or shallower R460's wider internally and available with less spokes if you believe less spokes make you faster.
Hello, can you tell me how long it took them to make and ship the Drive wheels (from official store) you have written review on? I bought myself a drive 50V's this thuesday and right now I dont have a rim to ride on because my old one cracked on multiple places around spoke holes (cheap mavic aloy rim). Already missing my bike rides :´). Děkuju
If I remember correctly, I received the bikes within 2 or 3 weeks. But I have noticed that DRIVE with black decals can take longer. 😅 Není zač, kundo. 😅
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Thanks for the review. Since i like more flats, i ride aero and so i brought the 65mm Edge Ultralight wheelset with ceramic bearings at 26 March. It was shipped at 18 april but i'm in Europe and still waiting for them (I'm counting on them arriving in early June). Also for people to know, you can upgrade the 36T ratchet to 60T ratchet after you confirm the order. You can ask for it in the chat with Elitewheels (you need to pay more 40€). I choosed the "sellers shipping method" to avoid VAT taxes. With Ali aniversary cupon, the total i paid for this 65mm (1490gr) wheelset was 537,03€.
Thank you, Ricardo.
Nice! I am curious to see whether or not your customs office will stop the package. Please, keep us updated. 🙏
- Petr
oh damn, i didn't knew that during ordering :/
@@zelpelyou can still buy the parts from Elitewheels and upgrade to 60T ratchet whenever you want. The process is easy and you can do it yourself.
@@abrantesricardo good to know, thanks.
I purchased a similar set ( 65mm, non ceramic) on 25th March. Still waiting for them. If i'd known the lead-time I honestly wouldn't have bothered however, they were dirt cheap ( think i paid £330 all in with coupons and coins).
Got the same one. I have driven them for about an year and only paid 560€ incl tax. Because of a new wheelset from CSC (30x59mm,1515gr awesome wheelset for 420€) I now use these for gravel. As described, they are not too stiff and are also suitable for gravel with 40mm tubeless. Due to their relatively low weight, they accelerate very well. They also seem reliable for racing. On the road there was a comfort gain when changing from 25 (5000sTR) to 28mm (CONTI TT 28mm) tires. The sidewalls remain flush with the tire so that there are no aero disadvantages.
All in all, a clear recommendation to buy.😅
Thank you for sharing your experience! :-)
hey! i bought these wheels in january and have put on a lot of km on them, they are very good. i bought during black friday and using the seller's shipping method i didn't have to pay import fees and it only cost 450 euro
Nice! Thanks for sharing your experience. 👍👌
Great review! I have these as well and can understand what you mean by stiffness and responsiveness. On the other hand, for most people that are looking for wheels at this price point they will be near perfect if you ask me. They are stiff but not too much and that's gives a great combination with comfort which I really like!
Can you please give us another review after 2000 miles/4000 km? To give us some idea about the long-term reliability?
Keep up the good work! 😊
Thank you. I am glad you liked it. :-)
I can ask the new owner. I plan selling them and buying a new pair for another review.
@@cyclistshub after using these for 1000+ km I can tell that if you are using these wheels as your main set they are really stable and fast. In the first few rides I have felt the softness of them but after setting them with latex tubes and 87 PSI (my weight is 70kg) they where really snappy and responsive. 😊 Hopefully it will help future buyers!
@@obalili perfect, thank you for sharing your experience!
I bought ELITE DRIVE 50V (extra rigid version). I LOVE them!
Was deciding between these and the Drives, and ended up going with the Edge myself. Hoping they are a nice enough upgrade from my stock cheap alloy wheels my bike came with at least
Hi Stephen, of course, they will be! Let us know how you like them once you try them out. 😊
I have their Gravel Edge, 45mm, 24mm internal width, came in at 1408g. Everything is great, but bc they're so light, they absolutely need to be balanced, all said and done, about 12g/15g per (front/rear) wheel extra for balancing, worth it, they ride SO damn smooth.
It would be interesting to see the balancing process!
We need a 9 velo review lol!!. Many thanks for all your hard work with these wheels!!
Haha, CRW, Elitewheels Velo Six, 9Velo... we will have to start crowdfunding. 😅 Thank you, Steve. 🙏
Can't wait for the ENT review - just purchased a pair.
Coming soon!
Me too!!!@@cyclistshub
Great review. I have these wheels and think they are really good. Very lightweight at 1348g and I subjectively feel they are quick, responsive and feels as light as they weigh. My racing wheels Princeton 7580 front and Roval 321 disc wheel rear (I am a triathlete) and I have never noticed that the Edge 50mm feels too soft. Also, I didnt quit understand their lack of ability to hold the speed. Like all objects, the higher the mass, the more energy it takes to both accelerate and brake it down. But unless you have a downhill race lighter is always faster if everything else is equal.
Thank you. :-)
That's an interesting comparison with those high-end wheels. I find them less stiff than carbon-spoked wheels, but they are on the same level as steel-spoked ones.
You're right. As for maintaining speed, that's what I meant in situations where I stop pedaling, for example. It's like I'm losing speed faster due to less momentum.
I have been riding these wheels for 8000km.. so far so good no problems. Hope they stay this way
Perfect. Thanks for sharing your experience. 😊
@@cyclistshub please do a review for their new drive helix wheels!!!
@@geeeforce I would love to, but I can't afford to drop $1600 for the wheelset right now. 🤷♂
@@cyclistshub let's start a crowd funding for you hahah
Haha, you can try. 😅
Wow…that was a proper review. Well done. Thanks a lot.
Hi, thank you so much. 🙂More reviews are coming soon.
just bought a set of the Edge 50mm with ceramic bearings from Amazon for $813 USD to my door. They looked great rolled true, weighed as claimed. I did one 30 mile ride on pavement and they were both way out of true after. That and it was super hard to get the brake rotors back off, its like they werent machined right. Too many problems for one ride, I sent them back. Maybe its a good wheel, but not for a heavier rider as myself
Hi, thanks for sharing your experience. :-)
You overpaid them. They are usually much cheaper on Aliexpress (especially when discounted, even counting potential import fees). On the other hand, you would not have the luxury of returning them as easily as you do on Amazon.
What is your weight? You could be unlucky and receive a faulty set. Of course, that shouldn't happen and you did the right thing to return them. I already sold mine, but they were still true as new.
I think they have a good blend of responsiveness and comfort, they roll quite well. They are a good compromise for someone that wants wheels that deliver either climbing or rolling, but dont compromise in any area. They dont compare to the best wheels climbing or descending, but i dont think that was the intention
Yes, this is probably the case. 👍
- Petr
Very good, comprehensive review. You really did a good job for everyone (like me) who is in the market for new wheels ... ! What tires (+ tire width) did you put on those wheels, by the way? I couldn't see it / understand clearly.
Thank you. 😊 Tufo Comtura 4TR 28mm.
Great review
Thank you. 😊
Will you test the new Yoeleo SAT C50 DB PRO NxT wheels?
I don't have them in the pipeline. I am sorry.
- Petr
@cyclists hub I'm considering buying the gravel SLR for my gravel bike, that are between the ENT and the Edge. What do you think about the SLR, have you had the opportunity to try them? Thank you
Hi Micael,
I have not test them. They are just slightly different from the ENT and Edge. See this comparison: www.cyclistshub.com/elitewheels-road-bike-wheels-compared/
What kind of hubs these wheels are using, do you have some namings and is it possible switch the 36T ratchet to 54T, can you provide more details about the hubs. Thanks and nice review.
Hi Petre, EDGE hubs are similar to DT Swiss 350 hubs. They use 6902 TPI steel bearings. Unfortunately, they can't be upgraded to 54T, but you can upgrade them to 60T. You can learn more about the hubs on the Elitewheels EDGE product page on Aliexpress, or I recommend contacting their customer support there. They are pretty responsive. :-)
- Petr
Also purchased these wheels, but after straightening the rear wheel it started to flex under load. Can you advise how much to tension the spokes in the workshop to make it as stiff as possible?
Thanks!
Hi Rustam,
I don't dare to answer this, I don't have that much experience with wheel building. However, the spoke manufacturer should have tables on their website with optimum tension. Don't overdo it though. Otherwise you increase the chance of the spoke snapping. If stiffness is your concern, I'd rather choose different wheels.
- Petr
I don't recommend. I bought 60mm/28 width 10/11 speed set from Amazon in April 2024. The fit between the bearings and axle was faulty out of the box. I emailed the company immediately and sent multiple videos. Their answer was not to replace the hub or the wheel but only to send new bearings. I'm still waiting 5 months later.
😬 have you contacted Elitewheels directly on Amazon? Or somewhere else?
I bought Edge 50D for 500€.
Are Drive so much better for extra 500€ ?
If you want better stiffness and higher responsivity, then yes. They are perfect for climbing or frequent accelerations. But, they have questionable bearings quality. You can watch my review here on the channel. 😊
@@cyclistshub tnx. Have new question. Drive 50D or Helix 57D ?
@@denis4tuna I have not tried Helix wheels yet, but I expect a very similar performance. Buy those you like more. :-P
Interesting review. You might want to look up how to pronounce "lively", because I didn't catch what you said at first.
Good point! Thanks. 😊 I'll try to pronounce it correctly next time.
- Petr
Going to go out on a limb and assume that English is not Petr's native language. That said, Petr's pronunciation of "lively" is less of an issue than multiple "professional cycling journalists" out of England, who get paid to cover cycling products, repeatedly mispronouncing "Campagnolo" in 2024.
I didn't see it as an issue, it was just a friendly tip. Otherwise, his English is very good.
@colnagog6026 You are right. My native is Czech language. So it's not even relative to English. 😀 Sometimes, I pronounce "r" a bit harder. Of course, there are many other issue, but I slowly improve.
@AI.2 Thank you. I can improve thanks to friendly reminders like yours. 👍👌
What are the order of the elite model wheels from worst to best do you know ?
I think the lineup goes like this: ENT, SLT, SLR, PRO, EDGE, Marvel, VELO Six, DRIVE, DRIVE Helix.
Do you have discount code on Ali? I want to buy Elite gravel edge.
Unfortunately, I don't. I only have a code for the official website. However, if you want to support me, please click the link in the description so I can get a small kickback. It helps a lot. 🙏😊
Can I ride the wheels with tubes and do I need special tires?
You can use standard clincher tires with tubes or tubeless tires. :-)
How did you get the $80 coupon? Is the sale over😢😢
The sale is over and the coupons were also limited. I recommend waiting for Black Friday deals. The $80 coupons were available on Aliexpress home page.
@@cyclistshubFYI the promotion is back! Edge is now 80 off
Hi, from where did you get the promo code ?
I found it on Aliexpress during the Black Friday sales. The validity of these codes is usually limited to a few weeks. Sometimes they are even limited to a country or group of countries. 🤷♂️
Paid 723 usd yesterday 🤔 for 50mm version so its almost 2ble 😅
Ouch 🥲
@@cyclistshub do you think they be rolling faster versus my ultegra C60 wheelset ? 1650g 🤔
On flats, probably not. But you will notice the lower weight when climbing.
Stiff have more to do with hubs and spokes than the rim. So if you want stiff wheels, buy stiff spokes and hubs.
Yes, I hope I didn't make what I said sound like stiffness depends on the rims.
Basically this video proves handbuilt wheels by someone like Borg are much better.
I can't tell because I haven't tried them. 🤷♂️ It's also the first time I hear about this brand.
Here is an expert in evaluating "responsiveness". BS review apart some objective measurements presented. I have the wheels they are very light for climbing so accelerate quickly. I find them unforgiving in stiffness compared to my other wheels, but I am a light rider.
Compared to what other wheels? I rode these side by side with carbon spoked wheels and the difference is noticeable. I have no away to quantify it (if you do, feel free to share, so I can make next reviews less BS).
That's why I based it more on a "feel". After over ten 45/50mm wheelsets reviewed, I think I can describe the ride characteristics pretty accurately. Peace.✌️
- Petr
I wish they made aluminium deep rim wheel sets. I don't really want carbon.
Why not? :-)
@@cyclistshub well why would i want carbon? I don't care that much about weight and you can get very similar aero benefits from aluminium.for me durability and cost is much more important than that little weight saving.
I see. Thanks.
You can buy Kinlin or H+S 30-40mm deep aluminum rims and build wheels or get them built, unless you are OK with narrow (13-14mm internal) and high spoke count rims. Probably not what you want on road bike these days, but there's choice. Or shallower R460's wider internally and available with less spokes if you believe less spokes make you faster.
@@event4216 or i could get ztto road wheelset. the issue is that my bike is 650b so 700c wheelset is not ideal.
Hello, can you tell me how long it took them to make and ship the Drive wheels (from official store) you have written review on? I bought myself a drive 50V's this thuesday and right now I dont have a rim to ride on because my old one cracked on multiple places around spoke holes (cheap mavic aloy rim). Already missing my bike rides :´). Děkuju
If I remember correctly, I received the bikes within 2 or 3 weeks. But I have noticed that DRIVE with black decals can take longer. 😅
Není zač, kundo. 😅
@@cyclistshub well rip me, I have chosen black :/. díky cyclist shube xdd
Edit: just got shipped notification so all chill (3 days after order for anyone wondering)
Perfect. 👌