Luke, thank you for taking the time to thoroughly test the durability of these wheels by exposing them to the rigors of riding in the real world. I see so many KZread cycling channels only covering the unboxing, initial impressions, and testing for only a short honeymoon period. Most reviews are just fluff and esoteric in nature that are only posted solely to generate revenue and likes. You going the extra mile sets your channel apart from the others.

@vladfromfrance

4 ай бұрын

Agreed. Very commandable from you Luke, and very valuable for the general public.

@TraceVelo

4 ай бұрын

Thank-you so much! Yeah I felt like these wheels deserved some decent mileage through them. With a quick ride and review, you can get 95% of the picture with stuff like this, but it's these long term reviews that really separate the wheat from the chaff in terms of how these cheaper parts really perform.

It’s insane that I’ve been watching your videos for 4 yrs already! Best wishes!

@user-tq3ud9zi7w

4 ай бұрын

Crazy how this channel only has 111k subs, it deserves at least a million.

@freddierodriguez3036

4 ай бұрын

@@user-tq3ud9zi7w I too would like him to have that many subscribers. However, it’s not a bad number considering a channel like GCN has been active 11 yrs with 5K videos at little over 3M subscribers.

@TraceVelo

4 ай бұрын

I know, it's crazy how fast it's gone! I still remember shooting my first video in my tiny old flat with a cheap camcorder from Argos 😂

@freddierodriguez3036

4 ай бұрын

@@TraceVelo everyone here loves you. Your charisma pours out the screen. Best wishes! 🫶🏼🙏🏼💪🏼

@joshriles84

4 ай бұрын

Right! I just realized I'm at 3 years.. time flies

Ever since I found this channel it's clear that you love what you do and that is adorable. Keep up the fun and the technical side of your stuff. 🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖

@TraceVelo

4 ай бұрын

Aww thanks, what a wicked comment. Yeah sometimes when I am getting a litte frustrated with my work, especially I during the video edit, I try and remind myself how fortunate I am to be indulging my hobby!!! But I'm glad my enthusiasm is coming across, I do genuinely LOVE this stuff!!!!

It's so NICE to see the visuals of the channel getting better and better each day! It makes the watching experience even better! I've been learning a lot with you, thanks! Keep up the good work, cheers from Canada.

@TraceVelo

4 ай бұрын

Thank-you so much! Yeah I'm always trying to up my game visually. I LOVE getting decent b-roll shots and lighting things nicely, it's always a balancing act tho. I could spend HOURS getting things perfect, but I also need to get videos out the door 😂Maybe one day I'll reach the levels of Rides of Japan in terms of cinematics

@paulomarcioalves

3 ай бұрын

​@@TraceVelo ​Rides of Japan is a great benchmark!!! You're on the way, man! I know the struggle. I work with video/photo and, if you were closer to me, I'd love to give you a hand on some shots, it would be amazing!

I don't even ride a road bike but I thoroughly enjoy your videos!

@TraceVelo

4 ай бұрын

Ahh amazing, love to hear it! I try and script my videos to cover the geeky stuff, but also try and make it accessible too, so glad this is coming across!!!

I got some 50mm road wheels after your initial review, and some gravel 35mm wheels in 2022 and both have been great. I've had really great customer service on those 2 purchases, and zero problems with either set. This video has reminded me that I need to do a bit more maintenance :)

@TraceVelo

4 ай бұрын

Awesome, good to hear! But yeah a little grease goes a loooong way with these wheels! Sounds like it's time for you to crack out the bike tools 😂

Once again I'm grateful for your taking these risks with these products, and honestly sharing your results. You're a boon to the cycling community, Luke.

Great comprehensive wheel longevity analysis. The valve rattle stickers are the best ! They actually work and stay on .

Based on your reviews I have purchased road AND mtb wheels from Elite. Thanks for all you do!

@TraceVelo

4 ай бұрын

No worries, thanks for watching Mike, couldn't do it without you!!!!!

Bought my 50mm set based on your review. Substituted Dt Swiss hubs and premium pillar steel spokes. So cost more but well worth the peace of mind. Very satisfied so far. Thanks. My local bike shop checked them out and mounted them tubeless. Only 1 spoke needed minor tweak. Great buy

@AdmiralMatticusSC

4 ай бұрын

What size spokes and nipples did you get for the 50mm? Thinking of doing the same thing

@bobowsinski1704

4 ай бұрын

@@AdmiralMatticusSC They had a product code where it included the Dt Swiss hubs and spokes. So I did not need a custom order.

@bobowsinski1704

4 ай бұрын

Sapium steel spokes and Dt Swiss 350.

What I've been watching you for 4yrs ❤❤❤

@TraceVelo

4 ай бұрын

I know, BONKERS how fast time flies! I swear it was only a couple of years ago I turned 20 , but unfortunately not 😂

Love the videos. Mine are in the post, based on your recommended! Can't wait. Could I suggest that the camera zooms that you do in the edit are slowed down, or maybe use a speed ramp? They're a little jarring

Superb as usual Luke .... Love the content , been watching since day 1

Thanks to your first video on these and hundreds of positive accounts about them I ordered myself some 82mm wheels for my tri bike for Ironman racing. These will go for a long time. No sense in spending 2k on a set of dt Swiss for 3 races, dozens of hours of indoor training and key sessions out and about for an average rider. They arrived at my doorstep in Germany after about 3 weeks and I’m happy with them. Elite wheels forgot my spare hub and nipples but they arrived at my door within 12 days. I love Ali express shopping and your channel is an inspiration. Thanks for doing this and all the best ❤️

@TraceVelo

4 ай бұрын

Amazing, thanks for the comment, and glad you are happy with the wheels! I think I need to put a tt bike on my to do list....

@SaschaRissling

4 ай бұрын

TT would be great! Moreover, what I am eagerly waiting for is a thorough review of the Hygge Model S frame set. It's very promising, very affordable, the colorways are incredible and I had it in my shopping cart at least 10 times. @@TraceVelo

Ive got the Elite ENT rim brake carbon wheelset. Been impressed so far.

I look forward to your vids man. best produced vids!

Buying summer kit in the winter is a great way to save a lot of money. It is how I get nearly all of my kit. The draw back is that you do have to be a little more flexble on colors or whatever sometimes. But, I have a lot of really nice and very cool kits I got on clearance.

@Pellagrah

4 ай бұрын

Any sites in particular to browse?

All the baguettes!!! None of the cupcakes.... Love your content Luke and keep putting out QUALITY videos. Theyve helped me learn a ton as a new cyclist.

@TraceVelo

4 ай бұрын

Amazing, thanks TwoTrout!!! BAUGETTES ALL ROUND🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖

@TwoTroutCreations

4 ай бұрын

@@TraceVelo 🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖!!!!!

This must be the most weard stuff that happens to me. A few years ago i was into biking and wanna buy a new bike. With a budget of 3 to 4k i started to check of i could make one with chinisium parts and maybe get better bang for the buck. Finally i got one for a realy good price and stoped the cherche. In my cherche saw your video, and remember how interesting you video’s was. Believe it or not, i’m into changing my bike, and was talking to a friend of me about a video i saw years ago and realy wana to try it, and stuff like that, but would never remember the channel, and here you go!!! You litteraly put a video following the other one at the same time. 🎉

Bought these wheels and they have been perfect. Unbelievable value IMO...

@TraceVelo

4 ай бұрын

Amazing, glad you are happy with them! With a little maintenance, these wheels def compete with ones 3 or four times the price I think!

Great follow-up for these wheels. I would definately consider these wheels in the future. Amazon does carry Elite Wheels in the US.

After your initial review I bought them aswell and couldnt be happier as of now

@CriptMusic

Күн бұрын

got any issues till now ? 😊

Did Paris-Brest-Paris this year with this wheels and had no probs at all. Also have a pair of Drive 50D from Elite. Very good company with great products and superb customer support.

Great video! Have the G35 gravel wheel set and experienced the same issue with the rear hub. Water ingress meant the bearings were done in the first year of use. Anybody buying these, get some grease behind the end caps. I have a TT wheelset from them as well but haven't had any issues with those.

great well informed video as always Luke.

As a father of 3 ( 17, 16, 14 ) I know the look of a man running on fumes 🤣 Hope that baby girl is doing well and I appreciate very much your ability to produce quality content while helping raise a small one! Cheers! 🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖

@TraceVelo

4 ай бұрын

Loooooooooool, was it that obvious 😂😂😂😂 Yeah my daughter is nearly 4 months old now, and the sleep regression is REAL. Mum is being an absolute wonder woman tho. She was up feeding nearly ever hour last night, and was still smiling this morning, she's absolutely incredible! But thankyou, i was working my ass off this week in the edit for this video, so really appreciate the comment!

@brookegravitt4117

4 ай бұрын

@@TraceVelo you’re welcome- it’s trite, hackneyed, whatever but enjoy it despite the lack of sleep - it really does go by far too fast. Last week mine were just toddlers and it was all “daddy’s home!” And now they’re nearly adults and where has all my time with them gotten to? Please thank your lovely partner and daughter very much on all our behalf for graciously allowing us to steal a portion of your time for our entertainment and enjoyment. Have an awesome weekend, Luke!!!

I think your videos & integrity are top notch.

@TraceVelo

4 ай бұрын

Ahh thanks Jonathan, I really appreciate it. I honestly try exceptionally hard to be transparent and put the audience first at every step. You lot are the only reason I can do what I do, so that trust is worth more than anything a company can offer... so yeah glad this is coming across!!!

Already +6000km on CSC carbon wheels manufacturer found on Aliexpress, 700c, 38mm deep and under 1'48 kg for the pair!! I am having the same experience with quility-performance as Luke has for the Elite wheelset, I have even adviced them to some friends and they haven't complain about them.

@chrisscott8362

2 ай бұрын

I just bought a second set of csc wheels. 1st used novatec hubs -3 yrs same result - no problems - still have original bearings and no broken spokes. New set has their OEM dt swiss ratchet type hub. Hoping for same result.

That's an amazing, deep dive tech review, absolutely perfect job + it incites chinese manufacturers such as Elitewheels to keep paying attention to QC and long term value. THANKS

This is just what I needed. I bought some rim brake SLTs for my summer racer 18 months ago and have had about 1200 miles mostly in dry weather. Good to know what I need to know about going forward in ongoing maintenance. Strip down and grease the spoke threads at the end of the race season for me!

Well, thanks to You I bought set of 55mm SLT Ceramic Elite carbon set myself and I am blown away with build quality, how they roll and the looks. Also it was a massive upgrade to stock wheels and how less energy they need to keep higher speed, I run them with 40C TUFO SPEEDERO tires and I am in love, one of the best upgrades to the bike.

@MPjustaman

Ай бұрын

Yup me too.

Great review Luke. Love the new camera work! The carbon wheels look quite similar to the set I have from Sigma Sports, Vel 50 RL. I got them in a sale in Dec '22 for £399...so only ~100 quid more than you paid. The Vels are also 50mm and weigh about the same. The rear hub looks similar too, with 102 teeth with 6 pawls. The sound was so loud I actually ended up putting grease in to muffle the noise a bit...it sounded like I was being chased by an angry nest of wasps everywhere! 😆 I'm happy with the Vels so far, although they haven't made me any faster than the stock wheels, they do look the part on my Speccy Tarmac, which is the most important thing! HaHa!!! Cheers!

i have a few pairs over 6 yrs old. still fantastic, never even broke a spoke, they run GREAT!

Love the long term update on these. I watch a few of the cycling yters and it makes me eager to build a budget carbon bike. Any plans on making another road bike using ProX/Lightcarbon frame and wheelset? According to Hambini and Jourdain Coleman's vid, the frame and wheels are competitively priced against your last couple of builds. Would love to see your take on these.

I can agree, got the more expensive ones and they are holding up quite good. No problems besides a wobbly freewheel

What you have been doing is simply invalueable for the bicycling community, Luke. THANK YOU! :0)

Impossible to hate this man, we love Luke! 🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖

They are heavy for today's carbon wheels, but that's what makes them so sturdy!

Could you do a walkthrough of the tools you have? I'd think the viewers would love to see the stuff you use to completely tear down and build up a bike from scratch. Been watching your Videos since covid and loving the character development and the cycling adventures you've been on! 🥖🥖🥖 Jiayous!

My elitewheels experience was basically the same. I cam across the channel while building my first road bike : )

you are tempting me to buy an elite wheelset, its readily available on some legit shops here instead of aliexpress in the past. i have been thinking since december watching several of your carbon wheels reviews. they have grown a long way from 2020.

🥖 that's so awesome that you have a set of deep dish carbon beater wheels 🥖

@rachmatt5082

4 ай бұрын

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I bought my first Elite wheelset in 2021. After two years and little maintenance they still perform flawlesly. So I got myself another wheelset for my new bike. The budget series. So far, all is good. Customer service is very good. They respond fast and to the point. They will send replacements for little money. So in my opinion one of the better brands to buy on Ali.

Awesome video. I hope you can also do a long term review for your Drive 50D wheels. Thanks!

I bought a set of these Elite wheels shortly after you got yours @tracevelo I got them for around £240 on a promo and never had to pay any import charges too 👌😂 only issue I had with them, is that I got them for a Giant Defy disc bike which uses q/r axles. This meant I ordered them with the q/r end caps. However, the rear wheel would not fit the dropouts correctly on the frame. Basically, the tolerances for their q/r end caps were too short in length. In the end I ordered shims to put onto the axle before fitting the end caps. Since then zero issues. The freehub is fully serviceable like a dt swiss freehub so those bearings are replaceable. Like you I changed them all to those Dunlop bearings and r use a product called oildag on the pawls and axle. Wheels spin lovely and smooth. Also covered several thousand summer miles on them and had no issues at all. Converted them last year to tpu tubes too and using conti gp5000 28mm tyres and the ride quality is superb. 😎 Another awesome video. 👌

I got the same wheels 2 years back and ride them all the time, they have been perfect and always remained true. Highly recommended

These look mechanically identical to the 'Carbon Cycle' wheels that I got from ebay back in 2019. Identical hub design too. The seller back then said they were Hope hubs, but I could never find a similar design on the Hope website. Good to hear that you are also having a good experience with the wheels. Mine have also been very solid, although I don't run them as nearly as hard as you do!

Luke, I have two pairs of Elite wheels, both have been great, great company efficient customer service, even sold a specific tool to help with rear hub strip down( fits into axle on non drive side to hold steady to undo drive side cap cover), spares easy to order etc..

I have the same wheelset and also got them in 2020. I’ve had 1 relatively hard crash and bottomed the wheels out multiple times. No issues with trueness or dents. The orange seal isn’t the best and I killed the bearings in the rear wheel with foaming degreaser. That was the only issue. I also have to say the customer service was fantastic from the seller. I’ve put 4,000km on them and would happily recommend them.

14:12 I want to high-five the rabbit. On a serious note, it's always good to see long term testing of products like this because most reviews will only cover the immediate experience of using them, and as us cheapskates know the real problems happen a few months down the line. I'm tempted by these even though I only have an older bike but I don't know if it's worth swapping out my Mavic Aksiums...

I have almost identical model from elitewheels, served me really well for a season now, outdoors and indoors, around 12k km zero issues or complains

🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖I bought a similar set of wheels after your initial review about 3 years ago. After 20 000km and having replaced the rear bearings at 10 000km they are still true with some scratches. The bearings are due for a replacement again I think, so probably the bearings are OK for10 000km for the rear and 20 000km for the front. I ride in similar conditions to you and do less maintenance. Overall pretty happy.🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖

Great video Luke 👍 cheers! JB

Keep doing you brother! 🧁🥖🥖🥖🧁

i have a pair of Elite Wheels Ent-Disc, and I'm very happy with them. i'm so happy, that I order another pair, but this time the Edge model....lightweight wheels from Elite Wheels. And support from Elite Wheels is very good! Sukie is one amazing person. At this time....I'm only waiting that my new wheels arrive

Have the 50ml pro 2 years. Love them 😊

Great video. What rim tape are you running? The black tape your removed looked light weight and good quality!

I'll be buying these wheels in the next days, so perfect timing for this video! 🥖🥖🥖

@FlorezGarage

4 ай бұрын

If you have any advice for the sensha HDR I'll love to know :)

It’s wild to see that GCN is now sponsored by EliteWheels.

My Elite wheel set is going great. Done a few hard core gravel rides .

I got a set of the 60mm disc myself 2 years ago, and so far, no problems and running good as new, but I haven't riding them in rain.

Just got a set of wheels in December for $414 from Elite and they are impressive and arrived in perfect condition from China to the Bay area.

Based on your recommendation, and I believe using your discount, I bought a set of Elite Drive wheels. They’ve been great. :)

Great video !

your vids over the years has encouraged me to try building a 'chiner' bike. my frame is already in shipping (Seraph frame). /just a home self mechanic wanna try new things

@timjames4562

4 ай бұрын

I've got a Seraph TT-X1 frame and I can't really fault it for the money. It's 4 years old now and I haven't had a single problem with it.

Good stuff as usual

Thanks for the great fun 😀 🎉🎉🎉

I have 2 sets of elite wheels and are both sets are perfect one set I have used for 3 years and are perfect and the last set which was a shock to me arrived in three working days as I live in spain it turns out they have a outlet in spain I have over time bought carbon frames from china and they have been perfect in all cases I could contact the seller very easy and helpfull

Luke, I had problems with the shipment of the wheels, I bought 60mm and received the 40. Then after a long waiting period and conversation, I got a rear upgrade to 82mm, which at that time it was not possible to purchase different sizes. Since August 21 I run 60 front, and 82 rear deep dish Elite wheels with no issues so far.

Good job!👍

Just subscribed love your channel

Stunning value

Had 2 sets of wheels off elite wheels absolutely fantastic never had a problem with shipping SUKIE always gets back to you worth every penny

The bearings were shite in mine. Popped new ones in, proper application of grease and freehub grease massively improved them.

🥖🥖🥖I did buy a pair of those last year and they are truly awesome. They don't put spare spokes anymore, but the communication with seller was nice and fast and they can sell spares for $1 per unit. The best $300 upgrade ever.

Whatever happened to "My name is... uh...yeah.... Luke". ?

Thinking of getting some of these for my Gravel bike

Had mine for 2yrs now 55deep 28wide. Did few gravel rides still awesome for the $$$✌️

Thanks Luke! Would love if you could branch into some different bike types...hardtail MTB, maybe a TT bike 🥖🧁🥖

Great review! thanks. How noisy is the freewheel? I've read they are noisy.

Hi, Luke, great video as always. Would you consider to buy Elitewheels model Edge Ultralight (1314g, ratched hub, ceramic bearings)? They have riduculous price now on Ali (under 500€ with discount). I thinking about replacing my stock DT Swiss wheels on my road bike with these.

Great video as always! I have a pair of wheels like that. Do you have any tutorial or video on how to maintain the hubs? Thank you!!

I've got these and they've been great! £270, 25 internal, 50mm deep. No import tax either.

I have a pair of Elite DRIVE 50 V 28mm wide. They cost a bit more, but I LOVE them. (after 1 year)

Love your video 🎉🎉🎉 do you have any suggestions how to use this wheels on a quick release. I am having a challange finding with this 😢

Meant to also add, I got a pair of 35mm depth gravel elite wheels too and they also been brilliant. Make an awesome freehub noise too 😂😎👌

I have 3 pairs of elite wheels... No problems at all. Cheers Luke 👍

Hi Luke! I really appreciate your videos about unique cheaper products. While searching for new gravel tires, I came across quite a few different chinese options in the 40-45 millimeter range. I'm curious if you have tried any of them? I found Innova X Bobcat, Innova Cobra Skin, CST Foxtail, CST B-Fast and IRC Dragon Scale interesting. Maybe an idea for a video? :)

The park spoke tension meter is called the tm-1

I Bought a set and the initial build quality was great, I bought them upgraded to the Pillar Wing 20 spokes (same weight as 1420 spokes with oval section and slightly stronger than 1420s) These were the SLT wheels and weighed in the mid 1400g for the set. Unfortunately at one year I had to true the wheel, the galvanic corrosion was soo bad that the base of the nipple shattered. I contacted them to see if they would send me some brass nipples to replace them, According to them Nipples are a wear item and not covered by the warranty.

I bought my last carbon wheelset from DH Gate. I loved the price, and when we were wrapping up the order the WONDERFUL customer service rep asked me if I wanted custom graphics. That’s when I discovered I was buying DIRECTLY from Carbon Speed Cycle! I got a great price and fantastic customer service for wheels that are better made and BOMBPROOF compared to the factory Shimano the bike shipped with.

hey Luke, why don't you put on mudguards on your winter bike ? they are life changing

Nice one ❤ What about WheelTop EDS TX groupset test on Trace Velo????❤

I just received my first set of elite wheels. Wish me luck 😂 hopefully my canyon endurace doesn't reject the transplant.....😊

Which bottom bracket do you have with those carbon crankset? I bought similar from Ali (I bought the ones from Riro) and they have also have the preload adjuster. I bought Shimano Bottom bracket BSA68 with optional spacers (mt501 I believe). This should be compatible right? Thx in advance!

@TraceVelo

4 ай бұрын

So BSA is the threading of the BB, and 68 refers to the width. You’ll need to check if it's for a standard 24mm axle. I suspect it will be, but worth checking!

@TraceVelo

4 ай бұрын

Ohh I've just seen it's a shimano BB, 24mm is the shimano standard, in which case you should be fine!

Ive also purchased the "Ryet Boost" 3D printed carbon saddle from Lexon store. Not sure if youve purchased from there before? Looks decent. So time and testing will tell.

have these on order and later this month. Managed to get them for £230!

That is why brass wheel nipple is a good choice. But i am really wondering, while assembling wheel instead of oil would anti seize be a good choice?

Hope you will be able to test the wheeltop eps groupset!

Wow!And they have more than the 2 splines that Mavic hubs have