Elitewheels Drive Helix 68D SS Road Bike Wheels

Elitewheels Drive Helix 68D SS Road Bike Wheels
2 reviews
Type of wheel
Body Type
1,208.65

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Pros & Cons

Pros & Cons

  • This is Elitewheels' most aerodynamic wheelset. It retains its stability in windy conditions and weighs only 1490 grams!
  • Its 55-65 mm rim profile retains the rigidity of a high rim and combines it with the wind stability of a low rim.
  • The wheels are optimised for 28-30 mm tyres to minimise rolling resistance and air resistance.
  • The Surface hubs have steel bearings. Thanks to their 0.02 mm tolerances, they get close to the rolling resistance and durability of ceramic bearings.
  • The Star Ratchet system engages quickly and results in immediate power transfer.
  • Stainless steel spokes are relatively heavy, but they do provide these wheels with extra lateral rigidity.
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Specifications

Specifications

Brand
Elitewheels
Type of wheel
Wheelset
Weight provided by manufacturer
1490 grams
Rim Material
Carbon
Rim Depth
F:55-61MM R:62-68MM
Rim Width (internal)
21 mm
Rim Width
F:31.8mm R:30.8mm
Tyre Type
Folding tyre / Tubeless
Wheel characteristic(s)
Aerodynamic wheels
All specifications

Reviews

Reviews


5 / 5

Nice competition set at a great price.

- Hugo 21 March 2025

After about 4500km very satisfied. Used wheels in my BMC Teammachine, on all different terrain. Two weeks climbing in Spain up to wind force 5 on the dyke. For depth they are quite stable, in that fairly comparable to the Scope R5.A (57mm) I had before. Had few problems with fast and windy descents in Spain, but with very strong winds on the dike I prefer lower wheels. Low weight, hubs are also good so far. 28mm P-Zero are almost 29mm due to the relatively wide internal width. I personally find it a plus to have a lower wheel at the front than at the back.

Pros & Cons

DT Swiss style ratchet
Rigid
Wide so stable
With strong winds, deep wheels are less
Automatic translation

5 / 5

Great looks, super fast, at a neat price!

- Mischa 19 March 2025

I have had the wheels for just under 3 months now and have ridden about 4000km on them, including a week of climbing in Spain. It was quite windy at the coast, but still these wheels were a lot more stable than my old 55 mm deep carbon wheels. The wheels move quickly due to the light rim combined with the 36T ratchet (very similar to Dt swiss 350 hubs). I swap the wheels between my road bike and TT bike, and in both cases they perform super, and that for under 1500 grams. No drawbacks so far, bearings are still super smooth after 4000km!

Pros & Cons

Good 36T ratchet (also fits 54T)
Smells very good
Very light for 68 deep wheels
Very stable in crosswinds
Loud ratchet (you have to love it)
Very glossy for my matt bike though
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5

Hugo, 21 March 2025

Nice competition set at a great price.

After about 4500km very satisfied. Used wheels in my BMC Teammachine, on all different terrain. Two weeks climbing in Spain up to wind force 5 on the dyke. For depth they are quite stable, in that fairly comparable to the Scope R5.A (57mm) I had before. Had few problems with fast and windy descents in Spain, but with very strong winds on the dike I prefer lower wheels. Low weight, hubs are also good so far. 28mm P-Zero are almost 29mm due to the relatively wide internal width. I personally find it a plus to have a lower wheel at the front than at the back.

  • DT Swiss style ratchet
  • Rigid
  • Wide so stable
  • With strong winds, deep wheels are less
Automatic translation

5

Mischa, 19 March 2025

Great looks, super fast, at a neat price!

I have had the wheels for just under 3 months now and have ridden about 4000km on them, including a week of climbing in Spain. It was quite windy at the coast, but still these wheels were a lot more stable than my old 55 mm deep carbon wheels. The wheels move quickly due to the light rim combined with the 36T ratchet (very similar to Dt swiss 350 hubs). I swap the wheels between my road bike and TT bike, and in both cases they perform super, and that for under 1500 grams. No drawbacks so far, bearings are still super smooth after 4000km!

  • Good 36T ratchet (also fits 54T)
  • Smells very good
  • Very light for 68 deep wheels
  • Loud ratchet (you have to love it)
  • Very glossy for my matt bike though
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Type of wheel Wheelset Wheelset / Front Wheel / Rear Wheel Wheelset / Front Wheel Wheelset
Weight provided by manufacturer 1490 grams 1642 grams 1562 grams 1675 grams
Rim Material Carbon Carbon Carbon Carbon
Rim Depth F:55-61MM R:62-68MM 60 mm 50 mm 57 mm
Rim Width (internal) 21 mm 21 mm 21 mm 21 mm
Rim Width F:31.8mm R:30.8mm 28 mm 28 mm 28 mm
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All specifications

General

Brand
Elitewheels
Type of wheel
Wheelset
Weight provided by manufacturer
1490 grams
Tyre Type
Folding tyre / Tubeless
Wheel characteristic(s)
Aerodynamic wheels
Brake Type
Disc - Centerlock
Maximum Total Weight
125 kg
Colour
Black
Decal Colour
Grey

Wheels & Tyres

Tyre width recommended by Mantel
28 to 32 mm
Required valve length
> 80 mm
Hookless?
No

Components

Rim Material
Carbon
Spoke Material
Stainless Steel
Nipple Material
Aluminum
Spoke Type
Straight Pull
Nipple Type
External
Number of spokes in front wheel
21
Number of spokes in rear wheel
24
Bearing Type
Industrial
Body Type
Shimano Race HG 9-12 speed

Size

Wheel Size
28 inch (700c)

Sizes

Rim Depth
F:55-61MM R:62-68MM
Rim Width (internal)
21 mm
Rim Width
F:31.8mm R:30.8mm
Axle System Rear Hub
142 x 12 mm axle
Axle System Front Hub
100 x 12 mm axle
Suitable tyre width
25 mm / 28 mm / 30 mm / 32 mm / 33 mm / 35 mm / 37 mm / 38 mm

Other

Warranty
3 years
Extended warranty
No
Crash Replacement
Yes
Collection
2025

Included in the delivery

Brake pads included
No
Quick Releases included
No
Wheel bags included
No

All specifications

Brand
Elitewheels

General

Type of wheel
Wheelset
Weight provided by manufacturer
1490 grams
Tyre Type
Folding tyre / Tubeless
Wheel characteristic(s)
Aerodynamic wheels
Brake Type
Disc - Centerlock
Maximum Total Weight
125 kg
Colour
Black
Decal Colour
Grey

Wheels & Tyres

Tyre width recommended by Mantel
28 to 32 mm
Required valve length
> 80 mm
Hookless?
No

Components

Rim Material
Carbon
Spoke Material
Stainless Steel
Nipple Material
Aluminum
Spoke Type
Straight Pull
Nipple Type
External
Number of spokes in front wheel
21
Number of spokes in rear wheel
24
Bearing Type
Industrial
Body Type
Shimano Race HG 9-12 speed

Size

Wheel Size
28 inch (700c)

Sizes

Rim Depth
F:55-61MM R:62-68MM
Rim Width (internal)
21 mm
Rim Width
F:31.8mm R:30.8mm
Axle System Rear Hub
142 x 12 mm axle
Axle System Front Hub
100 x 12 mm axle
Suitable tyre width
25 mm / 28 mm / 30 mm / 32 mm / 33 mm / 35 mm / 37 mm / 38 mm

Other

Warranty
3 years
Extended warranty
No
Crash Replacement
Yes
Collection
2025

Included in the delivery

Brake pads included
No
Quick Releases included
No
Wheel bags included
No