EliteWheels Drive
EliteWheels Drive - Drive 40D / Shimano HG 11/12 speed Sram 11speed / Black is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Estimated delivery time: 20 to 30 business days
Elite Wheels Drive
The Elite Wheels Drive wheelset is designed for demanding cyclists seeking lightness, stiffness, good aerodynamics, and compatibility with modern road bikes . Thanks to its construction with carbon rims, carbon spokes, and high-quality hubs, it offers a balance of performance, pedaling efficiency, and versatility.
Main features
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Wheels made of high-quality carbon fiber: they allow for a reduction in overall weight and improved rigidity compared to metal wheels.
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Carbon spokes: aero spokes (generally 3.2-4.5 mm depending on the version) that offer greater lateral stiffness and better power transfer.
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Compatible with clincher or tubeless tires: allows flexibility in the type of mounting according to tire preference.
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Compatible with disc brake: mount with 12×100 mm front / 12×142 mm rear thru axle and disc brake (Center Lock interface by default).
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Hubs with ceramic bearings (depending on the version): offer smooth rotation, better efficiency and durability.
Technical specifications
These may vary depending on the exact version within the Drive range (rim depth, profile, weight), but in a typical model the parameters are as follows:
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Wheel size: 700c / 28″
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Compatible tires: clincher / tubeless
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Axles: front 12×100 mm / rear 12×142 mm
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Spoke patterns: front 3X/Radial (2:1), rear 1X/3X (1:2) — 21 spokes front / 24 spokes rear
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Spoke type: carbon (sections of ~4.5 mm in many versions)
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Internal rim width: typically 23 mm (depending on version)
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External rim width: typically 31 mm (depending on version)
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Rim profile: varies depending on the version (for example 50 mm, 40 mm, 36 mm, etc., in different versions within the range)
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Cassette/freehub compatibility: Shimano/SRAM (includes XDR compatibility on modern versions)
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Approximate weight of the pair: between ~1260g and ~1300g in common versions, without rim tape or tubeless valves installed.
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Rider weight limit: typically ~120 kg (or 270 lb) according to manufacturer specification.
Advantages and strengths of the Drive
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A good balance between low weight, rigidity and power transmission efficiency — ideal if you're looking for on-road performance.
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Carbon spokes and lightweight construction: help with acceleration, changes of pace, and climbs.
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Compatible with modern tires, tubeless and disc brakes — making it versatile and modern according to current trends in road bikes.
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Good compatibility with modern transmissions (Shimano / SRAM), making it easy to integrate into most current bicycles.
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Varied options within the range — you can choose rim profile, depth, spoke pattern according to your needs (lightness, aerodynamics, comfort).





