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Since 2013 Elitewheels’ business philosophy has been focusing on the research and development of carbon fiber and composite materials. We are committed to manufacturing lightweight carbon fiber bicycle wheels. Since we produce and market all by ourselves, we have reduced a lot of intermediary links, so we can more directly obtain customer feedback and reduce costs. Our goal is to change the way you think about carbon bike wheels by delivering premium products at radically fair prices. With advanced concepts and diversified development strategies, Elitewheels has continued to grow and become a well-known brand in the industry ever since its inception. The number of distributors keeps swelling. And we are aiming to build a huge dealer system to support our global customer service.
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36 DRIVE 2 wheels
The DRIVE2 wheels are great, starting from this marble effect finish. The details on them are aesthetically gorgeaous, and looking into depth the way they are made, the inner with is at least 23mm as promised, and it is very even, I didn't see any traces of excess material on the inside walls, in addition, they are perfectly true.
The 36Ds look like thay are deeper, although I measured, to the eye they don't seem to be less than the previous 40Ds but the wide flat spokes makes the wheels even more pleasant to the eye, they look thicker and more solid.
The hubs are cone shaped which allows room for very generous bearings, thus there is no flexing, very high responsiveness and no disc rub at all, without compromising comfort.
As said, what hits you while riding, is how responsive they are, especially on the climbs when you need them the most, and, as silly as it could sound, how good and agressive the freewheel sounds. On +8% climbs I really feel they fly, and in my case I am comparing to Giant SLR0 wheels which had around 1400 grams. These Drive2 help me a lot when the climb is steep as I am a rather heavy rider !
With 28mm Continental GP5000 Tubeless tires they are extremely comfortable, and you can take into account that at 3,5 bars the measured width of the tires on these wheels is of at least 29 mm, more like 29,5 !
The outer width is around 31 as promised, I'd say they absolutely deliver what promised.
The 4,5 mm carbon spoke wheels make them perfect as they are not subject to turbulence during crosswinds as some other similar wheels may be, for example the Farsport EVO S, which quite a bit more expensive and would be more difficult to maintain given the no rim bedhole design, to my opinion. At the same time, in spite of the spokes made of carbon they are very, very comfortable, as mentioned.
The overall packaging of the Drive 2 is awesome, and the total weight with Shimano freehub, with tubeless tape and valves already installed was 1280 grams !
The delivery was very fast and customer service was flawless all the time, even proactively looking for you to check you are satisfied and that the deliveries have been according to customers' expectations.
Could not recommed them more, they are a no brainer, most probably I will order a new pair of gravels for my titanium gravel bike.
Thank you for your attention.
July 10, 2025
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Hi Ottaviano,
Wow—thank you for this incredible, detailed breakdown of your DRIVE 2 36D wheels! We’re over the moon to hear they’ve exceeded your expectations in every way, from that stunning marble effect finish to their performance out on the road.
It means so much that the little details shine: the even 23mm inner width (no excess material!), perfectly true rims, and the cone-shaped hubs with generous bearings that eliminate flex and disc rub—all while keeping comfort intact. We love that the 36Ds look deeper than their size, and that the wide flat spokes add that solid, premium feel.
Hearing they help you “fly” on +8% climbs (even as a heavier rider, compared to your Giant SLR0 wheels!) and that the freewheel sounds just right? That’s exactly the ride experience we design for. And the 28mm GP5000s stretching to ~29.5mm at 3.5 bars, plus the crosswind stability of the 4.5mm carbon spokes (especially next to pricier options like the Farsport EVO S)? That’s the kind of real-world performance we’re proud of.
We’re also thrilled the fast delivery, flawless customer service (and proactive check-ins!), and 1280g total weight (with freehub, tape, and valves) hit the mark. Your plan to order gravel wheels for your titanium bike? That makes our day.
Thank you for trusting EliteWheels—and for such a thoughtful review. Here’s to many more smooth, fast rides ahead!
Reply from Elitewheels
Hi Johnny,
Thanks for the kind note—we’re glad we could be responsive to your queries.
Your satisfaction means a lot, and we’re here if you need anything else.
Love my new wheels
Love my new wheels. At 67 I’m riding stronger and faster, in part due to these wheels. They’re much stiffer and responsive than my previous set and the spoke tension is much higher. I appreciate that Elite sends their wheels pre taped and ready to mount. My only quibble is that the valve stem is really short for a 40mm rim and my pump keeps blowing off. Another 5mm would be nice.
July 3, 2025
Reply from Elitewheels
Hi David,
Thrilled to hear you love your new wheels—and that they’re helping you ride stronger and faster at 67—that’s amazing!
We’re glad they feel stiffer, more responsive, and that the pre-taped, ready-to-mount design worked for you. Thanks for the note on the valve stem length—we’ll pass that feedback along.
Enjoy every mile, and thanks for choosing Elitewheels!
First the wheels were recommended by…
First the wheels were recommended by someone that’s really into cycling and I wanted to do a decent upgrade to my Canyon. The process of the order was easy and I later understood the wait time after I made an inquiry. Product is great and so far I like them. Will roll with them in the MS ride this weekend. 👍🏾
July 5, 2025
Reply from Elitewheels
Hi Leon,
Thanks so much for sharing your experience—we’re thrilled our wheels came recommended and made for a great upgrade to your Canyon!
We appreciate your understanding of the wait time, and it’s awesome to hear you’re loving the wheels so far—here’s to a fantastic MS ride this weekend!
Thanks for choosing Elitewheels, and enjoy every kilometer!
Reply from Elitewheels
Hi Giedrius,
Thanks for the awesome feedback! We’re stoked to hear you loved the quick delivery and great quality.
Thanks for choosing us—enjoy your rides!
Stunning Wheels!
The wheels arrived in perfect condition when expected. I was notified when they were dispatched and could track them. They are stunning wheels! I weighed them. With the valves removed, they weigh 600g (front) and 730g (rear). Ceramic bearings are amazing - they spin "forever". Great to ride on. My bike feels more responsive and feels like it rolls better especially above 30km/h. I love them!
July 4, 2025
Reply from Elitewheels
Hi Alex,
Thank you so much for sharing your excitement—we’re over the moon to hear your wheels arrived in perfect condition right on schedule, with all the tracking updates you needed!
“Stunning” is music to our ears, and we love that the weight checks (600g front, 730g rear with valves removed) hit the mark. Those ceramic bearings spinning “forever” and making your bike feel more responsive, especially above 30km/h? That’s exactly the ride quality we strive for.
So glad you’re loving them—thank you for choosing Elitewheels, and here’s to many more smooth, fast rides ahead!
Great company
Great company. Very prompt reaction to questions. Fast shipping. Nice products. Would definitely buy again.
September 2, 2025
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Reply from Elitewheels
Hi Rene,
Thanks so much for the kind words—we’re thrilled to hear you think of us as a “great company”!
We’re glad our prompt responses, fast shipping, and nice products left such a positive impression. Knowing you’d buy from us again means the world.
Thanks for choosing us, and we look forward to serving you again soon!
Great Service, great products!
July 4, 2025
Reply from Elitewheels
Hi Philipp,
Thank you for the awesome feedback! We’re thrilled you loved both our service and products—your support means a lot.
Thanks for choosing us, and here’s to more great rides ahead!
The wheels are great
The wheels are great. Delivery was fine. There's nothing to complain about.
September 1, 2025
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Reply from Elitewheels
Hi Jakub,
Thanks for the kind words! We’re stoked the wheels are great and delivery went smoothly—no complaints is music to our ears.
Thanks for choosing us, and enjoy the rides!
Great communication with!
Great communication with!!
Amazingly beautiful wheelset!!
True to weight 1,310gr plus 50gr tape and valves for a total 1,360gr!!
Thanks!!
August 26, 2025
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Reply from Elitewheels
Hi Anibal,
Thanks so much for the kind words! We’re stoked you loved the great communication, the amazingly beautiful wheelset, and that it’s true to weight—that’s exactly what we aim for.
Enjoy your rides, and thanks for choosing Elitewheels!
Excellent wheels
Excellent communication
Fast Shipping without extra costs.
The wheels G36 are light and responsive. Excellent quality
Strongly recommended !
August 26, 2025
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Reply from Elitewheels
Hi Philippe,
Thanks for the awesome feedback! We’re thrilled you loved the G36 wheels (light, responsive, great quality) and our fast, no-extra-cost shipping + excellent communication.
Your recommendation means a lot—enjoy your rides!
I ordered a set of Marvel II.
I ordered a set of Marvel II.
Great product! Hubs are great quality and the carbon rims are flawless. I strongly recommend!
August 18, 2025
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Reply from Elitewheels
Hi Christian,
Thanks for loving the Marvel II set! We’re stoked the hubs are top-quality and the carbon rims are flawless—your recommendation means a lot.
Thanks for choosing Elitewheels, and enjoy every ride!
perfect as always!
August 11, 2025
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Reply from Elitewheels
Hi Wiktor,
Thanks for the kind note—“perfect as always” means the world to us!
Enjoy your rides, and thanks for choosing Elitewheels!
Very good products
Very good products, as weel as good quality support.
I broke 1carbon Rim and they accepted quickly to resend a new one to me.
August 25, 2024
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Reply from Elitewheels
Hi Sylvain,
Thanks for your feedback! We’re glad you love our products and the quick support we provided for your broken carbon rim.
Thanks for choosing Elitewheels—enjoy your rides!
Decent wheels
Decent wheels! Nice performance. Look great. Worth the cost. Only 1 dislike: the loud ratcheting freewheel sound, it’s simply too loud. When approaching a road crossing where visibility is limited, the sound of the freewheel masks the sound of approaching traffic which means you have to stop to listen for traffic. Not a big deal, but then again, being able to hear oncoming traffic is only second to seeing the traffic.
August 24, 2025
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Reply from Elitewheels
Hi Caje,
Thank you so much for your honest feedback on the wheels—we truly appreciate you sharing your thoughts, from the solid performance and great look to the value for cost.
We also want to sincerely thank you for pointing out the loud ratcheting freewheel sound and how it impacts your awareness of oncoming traffic. This is valuable input, and we’re actively working on finding a solution to address this issue.
Your safety and riding experience matter a lot to us, so we’ll keep refining this to make it better. Thank you again for choosing Elitewheels—we hope you still get to enjoy many great rides ahead!
5stars for every thing
5stars for every thing, specially the customer service and shipping time is super fast. So happy with my purchase. Thank you and more quality products hopefully soon in the future.
August 25, 2025
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Reply from Elitewheels
Hi Nap,
Thank you so much for the 5-star rating across the board—we’re over the moon to hear you’re thrilled with your purchase!
It means the world that our customer service stood out and that you loved the super fast shipping. We’ll keep striving to deliver quality products, and we can’t wait to bring more great options your way down the line.
Thank you for choosing Elitewheels—here’s to many awesome rides!
Love the wheels!
Love the wheels! Light weight and stylish. Great on straights..
August 24, 2025
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Reply from Elitewheels
Hi Joshua,
Thrilled to hear you love the wheels—lightweight, stylish, and great on straights? That’s exactly what we want to deliver!
Enjoy every ride ahead, and thanks for choosing Elitewheels!
I wish more people order direct from Elitewheels
Great light weight and strong carbon wheelset with top grade spokes at below $1,000. I also have upgraded DT Swiss 350 hubs. It took a month from ordering to delivery but it’s worth the wait.
August 24, 2025
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Reply from Elitewheels
Hi Lixu,
Thank you so much for your kind words—and for hoping more people order direct from us—what a compliment!
We’re thrilled you love the lightweight, strong carbon wheelset (paired with those upgraded DT Swiss 350 hubs) and think it’s a great value under $1,000. We know a month’s wait takes patience, so it means the world to hear it was worth it.
Your support means everything—thank you for choosing Elitewheels, and here’s to many great rides!
I have had nothing but amazing…
I have had nothing but amazing interactions with both Elite-Wheels product and staff. I currently own seven different sets of Elite-Wheels, spanning all disciplines except TT/Tri. The wheels are incredible. They look great. They perform beyond expectation with immediately apparent attention to detail and technology. These KPIs are only exceeded by the level of service I always get. From Robert, to Martin, to Alyssa, to all of them; they are always professional, friendly, and super supportive!
August 14, 2025
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Reply from Elitewheels
Hi Ed,
Wow—seven sets of Elite-Wheels across nearly every discipline? That’s the most incredible vote of confidence we could ever ask for—thank you so much!
We’re over the moon to hear our wheels keep impressing you: from their great looks and standout performance (rooted in that careful attention to detail and tech) to how they exceed your expectations every time. And to know our team—Robert, Martin, Alyssa, and everyone—matches that quality with professional, friendly, and super supportive service? That means the world to us; we’ll absolutely pass along your kind words to them.
Your loyalty means everything. Thank you for choosing Elite-Wheels again and again—here’s to many more great rides with your seven (and maybe future!) sets!
Great wheels from a great company
I first saw the wheels on YouTube. After watching many videos, I decided to look up the Mtb wheels on their website. It is always a gamble to purchase something that you have only seen on the web. But when some of my favorite YouTube channels tested the wheels and I noticed that elitewheels are sponsoring some pro teams I decided to purchase a set of Mtb wheels. This is probably the best purchase this year. Great wheels, hub spin like a charm and I saved appr. 600grams compared to my old aluminum wheels. I have had some talks with several people from elitewheels and everyone I had a great experience. I can only recommend you to look at the wheels they offer. My future wheelset for my racebike will also be from elitewheels!
August 24, 2025
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Reply from Elitewheels
Hi Jeppe,
Thank you so much for sharing your awesome experience—we’re absolutely thrilled to hear our MTB wheels turned out to be your “best purchase this year”!
It means a lot that you took the time to research us via YouTube (and trusted those favorite channels + our pro team sponsorships) before buying—we know online purchases can feel like a gamble, so it’s amazing to hear we exceeded that trust. The smooth-spinning hubs and 600g weight savings vs. your old aluminum wheels? That’s exactly the performance boost we want to deliver.
And we’re equally happy to hear your great interactions with everyone on our team—kind words like that keep us going. We can’t wait to help you with your future race bike wheelset, too!
Thank you for choosing Elitewheels, and here’s to many more winning rides ahead!
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