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Elitewheels

Brand from China · founded 2015 · 22 wheelsets

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  • Duties and import VAT according to the shop: included, duties paid delivery (DDP).

    Green: included, so duties paid delivery (DDP), or shipped from the EU. Yellow: you pay them on import, plus at least 19% import VAT, or only the taxes are included and the duties stay open. Grey: the shop does not say clearly.

  • Shipping to Germany according to the shop: free.

    Green: free to Germany. Yellow: paid. Grey: the shop does not say clearly.

  • Delivery time according to the shop: 15 to 25 days, so up to 18 business days.

    The upper value counts, days count as business days × 5/7. Green: up to 10 business days. Yellow: 11 to 20 business days. Red: more than 20 business days.

  • Returns according to the shop: 30 days, you pay return shipping.

    Green: 30 days or more if the shop pays return shipping. Yellow: 14 days or more. Red: under 14 days or no returns.

Shipping to Germany
free
Shop statement

Source: Carbon Fiber Bike Wheelset - Elitewheels Official Site · As of 17 Oct 2026

“Free shipping & Customs duties included for US/EU/UK/Australia.”

According to the home page banner, free only for wheelsets. Accessories alone cost $35 shipping.
Duties and import VAT
included, duties paid delivery (DDP)
Shop statement

Source: Help & FAQs - Elitewheels · As of 17 Oct 2026

“Customers in these countries will not have to pay any customs duties or import taxes upon delivery if they choose the tax-included shipping method in their wheelset orders.”

Applies to wheelsets with the “tax-included” shipping method. The “Shipping and Returns” page explicitly lists Germany among the countries with this shipping method, and the home page promises duties included for the EU.
Delivery time
15 to 25 days
Shop statement

Source: Shipping and Returns - Elitewheels · As of 17 Oct 2026

“Tax-included shipping usually takes approximately 15–25 days in transit.”

Transit time with the “tax-included” shipping method. Plus the production time stated on each product page (Drive SL 48D CS: 7 to 10 days). The FAQ states 15 to 30 days by EMS or DPD, 7 to 15 days by FedEx, DHL or UPS.
Ships from
unclear
Shop statement

Source: Help & FAQs - Elitewheels · As of 17 Oct 2026

“We will determine the optimal shipping warehouse based on your order details, delivery address, and available inventory.”

Elitewheels has a warehouse in Xiamen (China) for all countries and one in Poland for the EU, and chooses the warehouse itself. The shop's own “EU Warehouse” listings are not included here (OF-30).
Returns
30 days, you pay return shipping
Shop statement

Source: RETURN POLICY - Elitewheels · As of 17 Oct 2026

“Within 30 days of delivery, contact Elitewheels via the official website’s live chat or by email.”

From delivery, only after approval, unused and in original packaging. Discontinued models and limited-time offers are excluded. You pay shipping both ways and import charges, for a wrong delivery Elitewheels pays return shipping.
Payment methods
PayPal, Credit card, Bank transfer
Shop statement

Source: Payment Policy - Elitewheels · As of 17 Oct 2026

“We accept the following payment methods: PayPal, credit card, and bank transfer.”

Card payments via Stripe carry an extra 4% fee, the FAQ states the 4% for every card payment. Bank transfer only by arrangement via email.

This is what the shop’s pages say, for deliveries to Germany. “unclear”: the shop says nothing definite about it. The prices in the comparison do not include shipping and import charges yet.

Warranty

  • Against material and manufacturing defects, from receipt, only for original owners who bought from the official shop or authorized dealers. Bearings 6 months, freehub body and pawls 1 year. For selected models, the X-RIDE add-on extends it to 5 years from purchase.

    Green: 3 years or more, or lifetime. Yellow: 2 years. Red: under 2 years.

  • 38% discount on a replacement wheelset from the Drive and Drive Helix series, price on request for other models. Any number of times within 3 years of purchase, only for purchases on elite-wheels.com, only for structural damage. You pay shipping.

    Green: the brand offers crash replacement, a discounted replacement after a crash. Red: it offers none. Grey: it does not say clearly.

Warranty
3 years
Shop statement

Source: WARRANTY POLICY - Elitewheels · As of 17 Oct 2026

“every Elitewheels set is built with care and backed by a 3-year warranty against manufacturing defects”

Against material and manufacturing defects, from receipt, only for original owners who bought from the official shop or authorized dealers. Bearings 6 months, freehub body and pawls 1 year. For selected models, the X-RIDE add-on extends it to 5 years from purchase.
Crash replacement
yes
Shop statement

Source: CRASH REPLACEMENT POLICY - Elitewheels · As of 17 Oct 2026

“Yes. It can be used as many times as you need during the 3-year period from the original purchase date of the wheelset.”

38% discount on a replacement wheelset from the Drive and Drive Helix series, price on request for other models. Any number of times within 3 years of purchase, only for purchases on elite-wheels.com, only for structural damage. You pay shipping.
Warranty handling
unclear
Shop statement

Source: WARRANTY POLICY - Elitewheels · As of 17 Oct 2026

“Elitewheels will cover the reasonable costs associated with the repair, including repair labor, shipping and transportation expenses, customs duties, and other related costs.”

For a warranty claim, Elitewheels covers repair, shipping and customs duties. After approval, you pay the costs up front and submit the receipts. Depending on the case, the wheel goes to the head office in China, to an authorized service center or to an approved local bike shop. The after-sales team decides.

Contact and company

Founded
2015
Shop statement

Source: About Us - Elitewheels · As of 17 Oct 2026

“Since its establishment in 2015, our objective at Elitewheels has been to manufacture carbon fiber wheels of the highest quality.”

The older About Us page gives 2015 as the year of the brand and 2013 as the founding of the parent company, at that time only as a contract manufacturer.
Email
[email protected]
Shop statement

Source: Payment Policy - Elitewheels · As of 17 Oct 2026

“Our Email address is [email protected].”

Live chat on the website as well. Warranty and return cases go through the after-sales form, with a reply within 3 business days according to the page. The “Contact” page only shows template placeholders.
Contact page
elite-wheels.com/after-sales-service/
Company
Xiamen Elite Sporting Goods Co., Ltd
Shop statement

Source: Terms and conditions - Elitewheels · As of 17 Oct 2026

“Xiamen Elite Sporting Goods Co., Ltd operating in China, whose office is at Xiamen, Fujian Province, China.”

Operator of the website according to the terms of use. According to the same page, the Elitewheels brand belongs to Xiamen Yuan An composite technology co., ltd.
Address
Xiamen, Fujian Province, China
Shop statement

Source: Terms and conditions - Elitewheels · As of 17 Oct 2026

“Xiamen Elite Sporting Goods Co., Ltd operating in China, whose office is at Xiamen, Fujian Province, China.”

Wheelsets from Elitewheels

Wheelset Depth Internal Weight Price from
Drive G 36 36 mm 25 mm 1,325 g €1,057
Drive G 42 42 mm 28 mm 1,380 g €1,057
Drive G CS 45 45 mm 24 mm 1,300 g €1,128
Drive G CS 50 50 mm 30 mm 1,380 g €1,244
Drive G SS 50 50 mm 30 mm 1,430 g €1,057
Drive Helix SS 41 41/44 mm 21 mm 1,345 g €1,057
Drive Helix SS 49.5 49.5/54.5 mm 21 mm 1,420 g €1,057
Drive Helix SS 58 58/65 mm 21 mm 1,490 g €1,057
Drive II 36 36 mm 23 mm 1,260 g €1,155
Drive II 50 50 mm 23 mm 1,300 g €1,155
Drive II 65 65 mm 23 mm 1,460 g €1,155
Drive SL CS 48 48 mm 25 mm 1,290 g €1,244
Drive SL CS 58 58 mm 25 mm 1,330 g €1,244
Drive SL SS 48 48 mm 25 mm 1,400 g €1,057
Drive SL SS 58 58 mm 25 mm 1,440 g €1,057
Marvel 60 60 mm 18.5 mm 1,770 g €551
Marvel 82 82 mm 18.5 mm 1,946 g €551
Marvel G 36 36 mm 25 mm 1,426 g €746
Marvel II 36 36 mm 23 mm 1,420 g €746
Marvel II 50 50 mm 23 mm 1,500 g €746
Marvel II 65 65 mm 23 mm 1,580 g €773
Velo 82 82 mm 21 mm 1,846 g €773

Price from as in the list, without shipping and import charges. Compare in the list: Entry (2) · Mid-range (5) · High-end (9) · Premium (7)

Sources: pages of Elitewheels Online-Shop