Description
Specifications
| Rim | |
| Series | Drive |
| Wheel Size | 700c |
| Tire Compatibility | Clincher/ Tubeless |
| Rim Depth | 45mm |
| Inner Width | 24mm |
| Outer Width | 31mm |
| Hub | |
| Front Hub Spacing | 12x100mm |
| Rear Hub Spacing | 12x142mm |
| Bearing | NBK Ceramic |
| Brake Compatibility | Disc (Center Lock) |
| Freehub Type | Shimano HG: 4 Pawls / SRAM XDR: 6 Pawls |
| Freehub Compatibility | Shimano / SRAM XDR |
| Spoke | |
| Front Spoke Pattern | 2X/Radial |
| Rear Spoke Pattern | 2X/2X |
| Spoke Count | 20F/24R |
| Spoke Type | Sapim CX Ray |
| Nipple Type | Sapim Secure Lock |
| Other | |
| Extras | Rim Tape(Installed), Tubeless Valves(Installed) |
| Weight (Pair) | 1370±30g |
| Rider Weight Limit | 275lbs/125kg |
| Recommended Tyre Sizes | 700 x 30-50c |
| Certification | CE Certified |
DRIVE G45 SS RIM
RIMS
Our innovative rim makes use of our unique UNI technology (Learn more about our UNI technology here).
The Drive G45 SS wheelset uses a U-shaped rim which has the aerodynamic advantages of a road wheel. It’s 24mm inner rim width supports 700*30c-50c tires. This flexibility allows for road riding or gravel riding. The G45 SS is truly a force to be reckoned with regardless of the riding you do. The glossy marble carbon fiber design gives the wheelset a unique and striking appearance.
DRIVE G45 SS Spoke
SPOKES
Sapim CX Ray spokes come standard. We take precautions to ensure that spoke windup is minimized so wheels don’t go out of true. After the initial truing, the wheel is sideloaded. This process is repeated again. The wheels are sideloaded a total of 16 times. We see this as an essential quality control standard. As a result, our wheels are guaranteed to stay within 0.2mm of true.
DRIVE G45 SS HUB
PERFORMANCE HUB
The Drive G45 SS wheelset includes a custom, high-end hub that uses a double-walled waterproof design. The hub flanges have been specifically designed to be simple and practical in form. This makes for easy cleaning of the hub after riding in muddy conditions.
As the hub uses premium ceramic bearings for less rolling resistance. Using these allows for a much longer service life as compared to steel bearings.
DRIVE G45 SS Bearings
CERAMIC BEARINGS
Both the front and rear hubs of the Drive G45 SS use hybrid ceramic bearings. The efficiency of the ceramic bearings will make it so that you can save extra watts even after years of riding.
In order to provide riders with the best wheelsets, we seek to update and improve them as technology advances. Elitewheels reserves the right to change, add or remove the information contained on this website at any time, including equipment, specifications, models, colors, materials, and pricing, without prior notice. The shipped products will be based on the actual order information. Elitewheels thanks you for your understanding and support.
Albatze (verified owner) –
This is a fantastic wheelset and is definitely 5 star worthy. I am so happy with them that I have ordered a set of Drive 50V for my road bike. Thank you Elitewheels for making a superb wheelset for the money.
Patrick –
Hi Albatze. Thank you for sharing your experience with the G45s. We appreciate it and hope you enjoy your new 50Vs.
Brian (verified owner) –
Weight was spot on. Nice wide wheels. They are beautiful. More time is needed until I can comment on durability.
Patrick –
Hello Brian. It is nice to hear that you are happy with the width and the aesthetics of the wheels. Please let us know how you find them long-term.
Jesper Kjær Pløger (verified owner) –
Here is my rewiev. If you sent me a disc rotor then Im happy !!
I am really happy with my new G45 wheels. I thought it all worked. However, there were no extra spokes in the box. I remember it saying there would be when you ordered these wheels.
At the moment I ride a pair of Hunt Gravel wheels. I think these wheels will be my primary wheels. Since these G45 are lighter, I’m going to put 30mm tires on them, and then use them for both my gravel bike and my race bike.
My first hand impression is really good, they seem to roll really well 😀
With elite wheels you really get a lot for your money!!
Jesper
Simon Møller Andersen (verified owner) –
Just received my G45 SS wheelset. Came one week earlier than expected, very nice. Customer service was good. First impression is good – nice blank finish. Weight incl. valves and tape was 1445 gram which is good for a 45mm set of gravel wheels.
The rolling is nice and smooth and it feels good with high speed – very aerodynamic. The tire pressure can be very low due to the wide rim, which is perfect.
For the price of 1.039 USD, this seems to be a very good set of wheels. I love them!
Patrick –
Hello Simon. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with the wheels. It is great to hear that you are happy with their performance and the shipping. They look nice on your Orbea.