Elitewheels Edge wheelset

[joegal]

I snagged this wheelset for a whooping 444€ including "tax-prepaid" shipping to Germany, in the 50mm variant, 21mm internal, but I asked for no decals.

I am now debating on which tire width to get. I will get a GP5000 non TL (with 19g TPU tubes), but the question is wether to get 25mm vs 28mm.

I have always had 25mm GP5000 tires and they measure about 28mm on my current wheels with 20.5mm internal width.


Has anyone tried GP5000 in 28 mm on these rims? How is the tire-rim interface? I always hear about the comfort (which I don't need probably), but I fear that they would bulge up on the 21mm internal rims and be even wider than the rim, "ruining" the aero benefits...

[kubackje]

I snagged this wheelset for a whooping 444€ including "tax-prepaid" shipping to Germany, in the 50mm variant, 21mm internal, but I asked for no decals.

I am now debating on which tire width to get. I will get a GP5000 non TL (with 19g TPU tubes), but the question is wether to get 25mm vs 28mm.

I have always had 25mm GP5000 tires and they measure about 28mm on my current wheels with 20.5mm internal width.


Has anyone tried GP5000 in 28 mm on these rims? How is the tire-rim interface? I always hear about the comfort (which I don't need probably), but I fear that they would bulge up on the 21mm internal rims and be even wider than the rim, "ruining" the aero benefits...

First of all you gotta chill with this aero effect. It's so little that we can clearly call it non existing. Gp5000 will measure around 30mm on this wheelsets and be perfectly fine. Remember that larger tire gives you better traction, it's not only comfort.

[hahel]

I'm considering getting either 50mm or 65mm rims.

I'm around 200lbs.

Thoughts?

It all depends on the winds where you ride. I made a compromise and ordered a staggerd setup (65 rear, 50 front) from Elite wheels.
This works for me 6'4, 180lbs but in can be a bit unnerving i gusty winds. I avoid riding in the "outlawed" aerotuck forearms on top of handlebars when it´s to windy.

[Dictatorsaurus]

Does anyone have experience with the Aliexpress Elitewheels Edge Gravel? They come in either 35 or 45 depth. Both weigh almost the same. Considering the 35mm.

[Dictatorsaurus]

Elite Edge 50. Weight without tape or valves:  1,344g.

[kanuto]

If you have a chance to get a brand new roval alpinist cl ii at the price of elite edge wheelset? Will u go with alpinist or still go with elite edge?

[Dictatorsaurus]

If you have a chance to get a brand new roval alpinist cl ii at the price of elite edge wheelset? Will u go with alpinist or still go with elite edge?

Rovals are 1375g and the Elite are 1344g. For slightly less weight you get a deeper 50mm rim with the Elite vs. the 33mm Rovals.

[kanuto]

Rovals are 1375g and the Elite are 1344g. For slightly less weight you get a deeper 50mm rim with the Elite vs. the 33mm Rovals.

True. Rovals hub are also dt350. I cant decide right now which one should I get.

[Dictatorsaurus]

The Edge hubs are not authentic DT Swiss. They are replicas which use the DT star ratchet design. They are actually lighter than the 350 and weigh like the 240. I have them on my MTB Pro33 and Pro36 wheels and they are proven hubs and super easy to maintain.

[BalticSea]

If you have a chance to get a brand new roval alpinist cl ii at the price of elite edge wheelset? Will u go with alpinist or still go with elite edge?

I'd still go with Edge. If there were widespread issues  with the wheels, they'd be documented by now and any brand can have QC slip ups

[ChrisB]

I have the Elite edge 45 wheels with 28mm GP 5000's and the interface between rim and tire is pretty good.
Below a picture how it looks on the rim and bike. Still very happy with the wheel set after 2500km.



And on the bike:


BR Chris

[Serge_K]

And on the bike:

I have mixed feelings about replicas, but this really is an elegant bike / build. How much does it weigh? Trek tends to make tanks.

[kanuto]

I'd still go with Edge. If there were widespread issues  with the wheels, they'd be documented by now and any brand can have QC slip ups

I see. Are there any known issues?

Also guys how long have you been running your elite edge?

[electrolux]

Well they made it to GCN, we've come full circle. 

I just hope Elite dont drive prices up.

They are pushing their own site which has models not available on AliX with higher prices and different specs.

The Edge wheelset are still the best with the same weight as Drive but half the price, no mention on GCN though.

[eddietheengineer]

I run 30mm GP5000 S TR on my Edge wheels! I was worried getting them that I'd regret it and wish I had gotten the 28s, but I believe the newer GP 5000S are sized so that they are closer to the nominal dimension even with wider internal rims. My tires barely extend beyond the rim surface--I'm really happy with how flush they are. I would definitely not use 25s assuming they are now true to size--those would be very narrow.