elitewheels DRIVE G45 with Carbon Spokes Long-Term Review: 1,300gm < $US 1,200

elitewheels drive g45 review

About elitewheels

“Since 2013, Elitewheels has focused on the design and production of lightweight carbon fiber bicycle wheels. As we manufacture the wheels in our own factory, we have no need to outsource production. Because of this, we have more control over production and quality control. This allows us to adapt very quickly to an ever-changing market and better provide to the needs of our customers. Our goal is to change the way you think about carbon bike wheels by delivering premium products at radically fair prices.” – https://elite-wheels.com

elitewheels drive g45 review

DRIVE G45 Wheels

“The G45 is a stiff, all-around wheelset for gravel riding. It is the first gravel wheelset available on the market that uses carbon spokes. The use of carbon spokes as well as UNI technology has allowed us to design a 1300g, 45mm deep wheelset.”

elitewheels DRIVE G45 Review Video

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In this video, JOM Of the Gravel Cyclist crew presents his long-term review of this fine wheelset. Ridden in the states of California, Georgia, Florida, Iowa, Nevada, and Illinois, this review stands out from the crowd of faux-world studio reviews.

elitewheels drive g45 review

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elitewheels drive g45 review
Ceramic Bearings Inside

Continued from Above:

“Conveniently, carbon spokes have higher tensile strength and stiffness. When compared to steel spokes, carbon spokes have greater responsiveness and improved power transfer leading to improvements in braking, cornering, and acceleration.” The rims on this wheelset are hooked.

elitewheels drive g45 review
Carbon Spokes
elitewheels drive g45 review
Fetching purple cassette body, available in SRAM & Shimano
elitewheels drive g45 review
Carbon spokes are straight pull

elitewheels drive g45 review

elitewheels drive g45 review

elitewheels drive g45 review
Hooked Carbon Rims

elitewheels drive g45 review

elitewheels drive g45 review

elitewheels drive g45 review

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