Elitewheels Edge wheelset

[BeR]

Does anyone use rim strips with this wheelset? I really struggle to choose proper width. The specs say the wheels have inner width of 21mm. I bought and installed Ritchey 17mm rim strips thinking covering just the middle bent area will be enough as one only really need to cover the holes for nipples. But now thanks to that bending the strip sticks out a little and I am affraid it's sharp edges may damage inner tubes and cause flats. Maybe I should buy wider strips but how wide exactly? I don't want them to get in the way with the tyre beads.

I use the rime tape which came with the wheels. It is 25 mm wide.

[blackpyros]

I use the rime tape which came with the wheels. It is 25 mm wide.

Thanks but that's a rim tape. I am a little worried if 25mm rim strip would perfectly fit as well. Don't really want to waste another money. Would be nice if anyone here that uses a rim strip could confirm.

[TidyDinosaur]

Thanks but that's a rim tape. I am a little worried if 25mm rim strip would perfectly fit as well. Don't really want to waste another money. Would be nice if anyone here that uses a rim strip could confirm.

Why not just use the rim tape if it was supplied with the wheels? If you apply it correctly you're also set for a future switch to tubeless.

[jonathanf2]

For my 21mm internal width road rims, I use 25mm rim tape. Also because I'm cheap I use 25mm rim tape on my 25mm internal width gravel rims. I just buy big rolls of Stans-style tubeless tape on Ebay. Don't use the cheap blue tape from AliEx, that junk will tear at the spoke holes even with a double wrap.

[buttcrack]

Hi, new to this all so after reading all possible on these wheels I took a chance and orderded them, probably not for the cheapedt price but I reckon still pretty decent value.

I wasn’t sure what size to take (40 or 50) but then Suki suggested to take 45 as it would be the fastest to get.

Right now I have stock tyers on my canyon ultimate 7, the GP 5000 in 28mm. Do they fit on theses wheels or should I get a new pair?

Do I need to pay attention to anything else? Never ordered such things from Ax before in such value (cell phone does not count). Can there be something wrong when delivered? Sorry if there are dumb questions but I am new to this. Regards

[rasch]

I have 32 on 28mm and it's ok. I prefer the confier side ahaha. Just don't put larger coz frame can't take it ahaha

[BeR]

Elite supplies rim tape with the wheels. I received the 40 mm last week and did 300 km. So far so good. My max speed was 62 km/h and nothing to say, they are really nice.

My tires : P zero race clincher - 28 mm

[buttcrack]

AFAIK elite sells 28mm wide road rims, so with your gp5000 28C you're golden. I assume you run tubes, make sure the wheels have rim tape, and that should be about it. The probability there's a problem with shipping is very low. When you install the wheels you can check they're true, or true enough. If you go downhill really, really fast it can be worth balancing them by putting small lead weights across the valve (golf lead weights on Alix).

Shouldnt spike adjustment do the trick? Never heard of putting weight tape to bike rims.

[Minjin]

Do you guys think this wheelset is worth the 50% premium over the Elitewheels ENT wheelset? Considering an upgrade to the Bontrager Paradigm Comp 25 TLR wheels on my Trek Domane.

I'm specifically comparing the ~$430 Elitewheels ENT Gravel 45mm depth to the ~$640 Elitewheels Edge Gravel 45mm depth (both with Shimano, centerlock, steel bearing).

Is there any sound comparison available? I've heard some Elitewheels can be unbearably loud.

Also, any thoughts on the ceramic bearing upgrade?

[TidyDinosaur]

Do you guys think this wheelset is worth the 50% premium over the Elitewheels ENT wheelset? Considering an upgrade to the Bontrager Paradigm Comp 25 TLR wheels on my Trek Domane.

I'm specifically comparing the ~$430 Elitewheels ENT Gravel 45mm depth to the ~$640 Elitewheels Edge Gravel 45mm depth (both with Shimano, centerlock, steel bearing).

Is there any sound comparison available? I've heard some Elitewheels can be unbearably loud.

Also, any thoughts on the ceramic bearing upgrade?

Do you mind summing up the differences here?

[Avalius]

Do you guys think this wheelset is worth the 50% premium over the Elitewheels ENT wheelset? Considering an upgrade to the Bontrager Paradigm Comp 25 TLR wheels on my Trek Domane.

I'm specifically comparing the ~$430 Elitewheels ENT Gravel 45mm depth to the ~$640 Elitewheels Edge Gravel 45mm depth (both with Shimano, centerlock, steel bearing).

Is there any sound comparison available? I've heard some Elitewheels can be unbearably loud.

Also, any thoughts on the ceramic bearing upgrade?

There is a weight difference of 300gr. Comes with a better hub (ratchet) and pillar wing spokes. Also they use the lighter carbon for the rims. Both good wheels tried them both.
Both are loud but I don't mind that.

[TidyDinosaur]

There is a weight difference of 300gr. Comes with a better hub (ratchet) and pillar wing spokes. Also they use the lighter carbon for the rims. Both good wheels tried them both.
Both are loud but I don't mind that.

300gr is A LOT. So probably worth the difference.

[Minjin]

Thanks guys for your input. This is my primary road bike right now so I plan to ride it quite a bit. I just picked up the bike as something better suited to the hilly rough roads where I now live vs my old aluminum race bike. And since I paid 1600 for the Domane (which I think was a good price), I didn't want to turn around and be wasteful with the wheelset budget. That's why I was curious if people thought it was worth the price difference and it sounds like it is.

[coffeebreak]

My SLT wheels are very loud too. Opened the hub and greased everything but unlike some other wheels that didn't dampen the sound at all. It's comparable to Reynolds hubs on Reynolds R3 wheelset. People will hear you definitely and while working indoors it will scare the cats.

[ScottL]

Looking at the wheels on Aliexpress, does anyone know what the differences are between the types? PRO, ENT, SLT, SLR, EDGE? The Elitewheels website has a different range, so not much info there, and the Ali information is pretty much useless with the pictures contradicting the information in a lot of cases.

 I'm looking for a set of very lightweight rim brake wheels, shimano compatible hub, not interested in aero. I'm a flyweight, 53kg. Any suggestions?

Thanks,