elitewheels DRIVE G45 with Carbon Spokes Long-Term 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.“ - DRIVE G45: “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.“ Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:39 Drive G45 Wheelset Intro 1:21 Elite Wheels Company Info 1:44 Drive G45 Wheelset Overview 2:06 Carbon Rim & Spokes 2:50 Drive G45 Front Wheel 4:03 Drive G45 Rear Wheel 5:00 Freewheel Sound Test 5:16 Wheelset Weights 6:12 Rim Measurements with Calipers 6:46 Tubeless Tyre Setup 8:39 Riding Experience 12:49 Pricing 13:28 Wrap Up & Closing 13:45 General Madness If you’re interested in this wheelset now (or other wheels from elitewheels) and wish to save yourself 15%, apply coupon code GRAVELCYCLIST during the check out process. 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 are hooked. 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. Links of Interest: elitewheels - elitewheels Drive Six Review - Number 22 Drifter Long-Term Review - Gravel Bike Tyre / Tire Pressure Guidelines - Gravel Cyclist’s Route Library - Amazon Affiliation Link: No cost to you, but every purchase made helps keep Gravel Cyclist up and running! - Web: Facebook: Instagram - Twitter -