Installing my first road bike carbon wheels from Elitewheels 🚲

[@TwoWheelCruise]

We can't wait to do some KOM hunting with these new lightweight carbon wheels. Also, I'm in love with these loud hubs. You can get 15% off your order with our coupon code "TWOWHEELCRUISE" Website: www.elite-wheels.com/

[@serjdanielian9783]

Thanks so much for the video! Mine just arrived today and I quickly searched for installation videos on KZbin. I am going to attempt to install mine soon. Thanks again for the informative video!

[@IRSA1]

Ooooo ! Those wheels look fabulous, they instantly make your bike look brand new too. But really, the best is watching Thuomg’s charming reaction to it all. Hope you can get another set soon so that you no longer have to share and compete !

[@TwoWheelCruise]

They really do make the bike pop 😊

[@andrewwylie8968]

Aloha and Congratulations! Fantastic up-grade. I just got first set of carbon wheels. You'll be able to get up the mountains in record time. looking forward to that video!

[@01FozzyS]

Nice wheels,Cruise! You forgot to align the tire logo with the valve stem. lol You'll love the GP5000's. My tire of choice for years.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! I aligned them on one side, but the logo is in a different spot on the other side 😑

[@timyaiser]

Those are the coolest shirts I’ve ever seen!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

We love them haha 😁

[@malcontent_1]

Exciting upgrades, and good luck with your respective QOM/KOM chase.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thank you! 😁

[@Travellingwbj]

Fantastic! Looks awesome mate 💪🏻

[@comedyman112]

so excited for you :D impressive upgrade

[@JaredUnashamed]

They look and sound great! When I converted my old Trek 4300 to disc brakes it was pretty satisfying to hear the new free hub. So funny, I was looking at wheelsets last night. I'll probably be upgrading next year but I'm always looking. Carbon is out of my budget. I'm just needing some 29er to go on my gravel bike and upgrade to a free hub so I can go 11 or 12 gears.

[@devdroid9606]

I have two wheelsets with the same weight difference shown here. One set has ceramic bearings. On a climb they do make a noticeable difference, especially if incline is >7%. Like having one more cog in the back. I also use Conti GP5000 on the lightweight pair and use of latex tubes. The latter requires re-inflation every 3 days.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

They've been great in the climbs so far 😁

[@doskraut]

I'm running the 5000, you guys will love them, only problem is when you run over tiny rocks they shoot out and hit cars and such.

[@luigitoluphoto]

Finally a maintenance video. Nice wheels, personally I prefer a freewheel with very quiet noise, but they are preferences. Thuong's bike also needs a pair of carbon wheels ;)

[@TwoWheelCruise]

I used to prefer quieter ones, but these louder ones are great natural "bells" when going through busy areas

[@TheSpaceBrosShow]

GP5ks are fantastic. Been running them on my day-to-day bike since they launched a few years ago and mine do get cut up by Chicago's glass minefields but only get a puncture or two a year, so for me definitely worth the smooth fast ride. They're confident riding in the wet and snow too! Their only downside is that they don't last anywhere near as long as Marathons or Gatorskins, but now that they're basically half of their launch price, in the US at least, its not too bad

[@TwoWheelCruise]

They've been very nice so far

[@Mersuharrastaja]

I like colors and was kind wow! -feeling when I see your colorful shirts!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

These are our new favorite clothes 😂

[@dainiusvysniauskas2049]

Congrats, got my first set of carbon wheels a month ago, they make a funny noise. The bike is currently in the shop, waiting for its turn to get some parts installed and tubeless conversion

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Hope it gets fixed and enjoy the tubeless setup!

[@julioflores2972]

Hello, Two Wheel "Carbon" Cruise, que las disfrutes, pronto veré los videos con las nuevas ruedas, saludos desde este lado del mundo Anaco Venezuela

[@danfuerthgillis4483]

I have the Elite Wheels 60 mm set Rim brake ( hooked for normal tubes) version been on them for 2 years ( no crazy descents, almost all flat land here) and the Wheels are basically brand new after being used for so long. So if you don't live on mountains and live in flat areas the Rim brake Elite Wheels are fine no issues with them.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

That's great to hear

[@klein-concept]

Also have the Drive wheels and been loving them 🫶. Happy KOM hunting.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Nice and thanks! 😁

[@cherieyoungblood806]

Nice wheels and love those matching shirts 😄

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thank you! 😁 They're our new favorite shirts haha

[@ryancuda45]

best to always change tires and tubes 28f/30r gp5000 / vit corsa with tpu.

[@grecinos2]

A much belated response... Gratz on the new wheels. Wheels are definitely one of the best upgrades for a bike. Unless you are going to sell / give away the old wheels, I'd keep them as spares. Cheers.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thank you! 😁

[@betweenyouandme]

enjoy your new wheels...

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks! 😁

[@TaichoCyclist]

You will love the Elite-Wheels DRIVE which looks really beautiful with the glossy, marbled finish in a customed 45D road version. Not only did the wheelset lightened my bike by over 300 grams, they are stiff, responsive and helped with the aero performance. Paired with Continental GP5000 is the best setup you can get. I am sure you will love them as you ride more with them.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Loving them so far 😁

[@mahonah]

Aw... Thuong deserves to get a set for herself too. She really needs a power meter and a carbon wheelset, maybe Elitewheels could send her one also. I really believe they are affordable. I always look forward to your rides wherever you are and it has been great seeing Thuong really taking on cycling challenges. Right now I have 3 road bikes, all with power meters, but only one with a carbon wheelset, also from Elitewheels. My power meters are the dual sided Magene P325CS with multiple chain ring combos and I am very happy with them.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Yes, Thuong definitely deserves some upgrades especially with how much more serious she's been with her riding lately.

[@ytyehyeh]

Wow, anything more lovey-dovey than sharing a set of carbon wheels? :-)

[@ksc8673]

Nice wheelset. I am still old school with alloy rims/brakes which are good for current level of riding and no longer race. I also prefer the quieter Ultegra cassette hub on current wheel.

[@joaopaulosbragia3947]

I’m considering purchase this wheelset. However, I notice they have 28mm outer width. Are you using 700x25cc with this new wheelset? Can you notice the rim wider than the tire?

[@TwoWheelCruise]

I am using 25 tires. The rim doesn't look wider than the tires

[@dash5938]

How is the hot weather in Vietnam now affecting your bike rides

[@TwoWheelCruise]

It's a lot more tiring during hard efforts and rough to go out in the sun now 😑 The humidity is the worst part

[@surlyogre1476]

4:54 the noise that startled Thuong was just the tire bead seating itself on the rim. No worries, but you probably knew that.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Yeah, they still surprise her 😅

[@Wasabi_Master]

Why are the new wheels so loud? Is there a practical reason for that?

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Some hubs are built to be louder. One useful point is they are kind of like a bell and can alert people nearby that a bike is passing.

[@cycledelic44]

Some might say that there are marginal gains to be had with rim brakes (less spokes so more aero) and also no suprise rotor rub half way up a climb ?

[@TwoWheelCruise]

If climbing performance was my main goal I definitely would prefer a rim brake lightweight frame. But for overall enjoyment, disc has been very nice

[@endtimeslips4660]

very nice wheelset brand. i always do my ritual when installing new tire on the new rim i always brush my tire rims with a soap water and rub my inner tube with baby powder.

[@Twodaae]

Why didn't you guys go for deeper depth carbon wheels? At least you get to experience the differences a deeper depth can give you for your future rides?

[@TwoWheelCruise]

I love deeper carbon wheels and used them back when I was racing. We do a mix of riding here with more climbing, so decided to go with a more all round approach

[@Twodaae]

@@TwoWheelCruise That's great! Perhaps the sponsors (if they are watching) could send out a set of 50mm for Thuong to try out on the flats, and you guys could do a comparisson and commentary on the difference in ride and feeling? Or maybe an FTP test? Not sure if you guys have done a video on that...

[@simonking9216]

Looking good and yeah, it just pops. The hubs sound like my DT swiss 240. Maybe you can actually check it out if anyone have it :)

[@gravelbiker-koln7466]

nice bike ! 👍

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks!

[@phil2756]

I just went back to a job that's 30 miles roundtrip commute. Let's just say I wasn't ready for it, especially with my heavy, old mountain bike, and being out of shape (Made it 28 miles then got an uber so I didn't get heatstroke lol). I'll be upgrading to a roadbike and solid tires hopefully when I can afford it. XD

[@TwoWheelCruise]

I miss bike commuting life. That distance sounds rough on a heavy mtb, so a road bike or even single speed sounds like a good investment. Marathon tires are great for commuting, never got a flat

[@phil2756]

@@TwoWheelCruise Schwalbe Marathon Plus?

[@jrnamida5470]

Understand you had some hot weather: Vietnam has recorded its highest ever temperature, just over 44C (111F) - with experts predicting it would soon be surpassed because of climate change. The record was set in the northern province of Thanh Hoa, where officials warned people to stay indoors during the hottest times of the day. Other countries in the region have also been experiencing extremely hot weather. Thailand reported a record-equalling 44.6C in its western Mak province. Meanwhile Myanmar's media reported that a town in the east had recorded 43.8C, the highest temperature for a decade...

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Yeah, I'm ready to escape this crazy heat and humidity

[@ghcheong]

I'm contemplating on getting some carbon wheels too. Is there a difference in ride quality between the alloy and carbon wheels in terms of stiffness, performance and comfort?

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Definitely a huge difference compared to allow rims. Feels better and faster.

[@JohnnyHMG]

Oh no, the tire logos aren't aligned with the valves 😂 They look good, I'm sure will feel faster and stiffer when cornering. Have fun 🤙

[@TwoWheelCruise]

They are on one side, but the logo is in a different position on the other side 😢

[@JohnnyHMG]

@@TwoWheelCruise It doesn't really matter haha just makes it easier to locate the valve sometimes. Usually its aligned on the drive side.

[@Gefaehrte]

Nice! Go tubeless to reduce weight and decrease your flat-tire risk. I have not experienced a flat tubeless tire.

[@bikingchupei2447]

probably increases weight.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

I do want to try it on road one day

[@ytyehyeh]

A missed opportunity to do a deep clean on the cassettes while they're unmounted from the freehubs. Much easier than the flossing method after mounting them back.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

We did that later :)

[@VicariousWalker]

It's the fruity couple shirts again! 😆

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thinking to buy some more for our collection 😁

[@DanTuber]

Easier to clean the cassette when it's off the wheel. Also highly recommend you go wax. No more dirty fingers.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

I do want to try wax to see if it helps here, but the roads can be very dirty sometimes

[@DanTuber]

@@TwoWheelCruise even more reason to go wax.

[@jimmyhor78]

I do not like carbon spoked wheels. Sure they are light. But the carbon spokes being extremely stiff gives a jarring ride quality.