{"product_id":"elitewheels-drive-50d-ii-carbon-road-wheelset","title":"Elitewheels Drive 50D II Carbon Road Wheelset","description":"\u003csection class=\"nwh-preorder-notice\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;margin:0 0 22px;border:1px solid #777;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRE-ORDER OPEN | Incoming stock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wheelset is not yet at NWHBIKES. Our first shipment is expected to arrive in Melbourne in \u003cstrong\u003elate October 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is an estimate, not a guaranteed delivery date. Your payment is taken at checkout. We will dispatch your wheelset or arrange workshop collection after it arrives and is inspected. If the expected timing changes, we will contact you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose your Shimano HG or SRAM XDR freehub option before ordering. Both options are available for pre-order, subject to confirmation. Standard shipping within Australia is included. Optional installation, tyres, cassette and brake rotors are charged separately. For compatibility or delivery questions, contact \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@nwhbikes.com\"\u003einfo@nwhbikes.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast enough to race. Light enough to climb.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eElitewheels Drive 50D II\u003c\/strong\u003e is the premium all-round road wheelset in our Elitewheels range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a \u003cstrong\u003e50 mm carbon rim, 4.5 mm carbon spokes, ceramic bearings and a weight of just 1,300 ± 30 g per pair\u003c\/strong\u003e, it balances low weight with the aerodynamic advantage of a deeper road wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor riders looking for one fast wheelset for climbing, rolling roads, fast bunch rides and racing, this is the Drive model we would choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA$1,899 per wheelset · Standard shipping within Australia included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nwh-elitewheels-video\" style=\"max-width: 850px; margin: 24px auto;\"\u003e\n\u003cvideo controls playsinline preload=\"metadata\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;display:block;\" aria-label=\"Elitewheels Drive II product video\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/vp\/444e3b14fe4648b0822e783b37c4e759\/444e3b14fe4648b0822e783b37c4e759.HD-720p-4.5Mbps-96865065.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003eYour browser does not support video playback.\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eElitewheels Drive II: manufacturer video.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the 50D II?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 50 mm rim gives the Drive 50D II enough depth to provide a meaningful aerodynamic advantage without moving into the more specialised territory of very deep road wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rim measures \u003cstrong\u003e23 mm internally and 31 mm externally\u003c\/strong\u003e and is designed around modern \u003cstrong\u003e28–30C road tyres\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat wider tyre-and-rim combination helps create a smoother aerodynamic profile while also allowing modern road tyres to run at sensible pressures for grip and comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAerodynamics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nwh-elitewheels-video\" style=\"max-width: 850px; margin: 24px auto;\"\u003e\n\u003cvideo controls playsinline preload=\"metadata\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;display:block;\" aria-label=\"Elitewheels wind tunnel test video\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/vp\/e32bae17c4f94d1ba45fea2b1ccc57d4\/e32bae17c4f94d1ba45fea2b1ccc57d4.HD-720p-4.5Mbps-96865068.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003eYour browser does not support video playback.\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eElitewheels wind tunnel testing. Manufacturer footage.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElitewheels developed the second-generation Drive rim using \u003cstrong\u003eCFD simulation, wind-tunnel testing and real-world testing\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe U\/V-shaped rim profile is designed to manage airflow around the wheel and improve stability when the wind is coming from the side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring testing at the \u003cstrong\u003eSilverstone Engineering Hub in the UK\u003c\/strong\u003e, Elitewheels reports that the Drive II achieved a \u003cstrong\u003e2.84% reduction in CdA\u003c\/strong\u003e compared with the previous generation. At a \u003cstrong\u003e-15° yaw angle\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Drive 50D II recorded a \u003cstrong\u003e5.2 watt reduction in drag\u003c\/strong\u003e under the same test conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReal-world gains will vary with rider position, speed, tyres, bike setup and wind conditions, but the important point is that the rim shape has been developed and tested as an aerodynamic system rather than simply being made 50 mm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCarbon spokes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Drive 50D II uses \u003cstrong\u003e4.5 mm bladed carbon spokes\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003e21 spokes front and 24 rear\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike bonded carbon-spoke systems, the spokes are individually replaceable, which is something we particularly like from a servicing point of view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarbon spokes also allow Elitewheels to combine a low wheel weight with high lateral stiffness while keeping the spoke blade aligned aerodynamically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKinetic ratchet hub\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Drive II uses Elitewheels' \u003cstrong\u003eKinetic hub\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003e50-tooth star-ratchet mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e and conical ratchet interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hubs use \u003cstrong\u003eS\u0026amp;S ceramic bearings\u003c\/strong\u003e and additional sealing intended to reduce contamination and water ingress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWheel size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700c\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eIntended use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoad\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRim depth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eInternal width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eExternal width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTyre setup\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClincher \/ tubeless-ready\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCompatible tyres\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700 × 28–45C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRecommended tyres\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700 × 28–30C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSpokes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.5 mm carbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSpoke count\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21 front \/ 24 rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHub\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElitewheels Kinetic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFreehub system\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50T ratchet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBearings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS\u0026amp;S ceramic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrake interface\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCenter Lock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFront axle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 × 100 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRear axle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 × 142 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFreehub options\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShimano HG \/ SRAM XDR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1,300 ± 30 g \/ pair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaximum system weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlossy Marbling Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUCI Approved \/ CE Certified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaximum system weight includes rider, bicycle, clothing, luggage and equipment.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eManufacturer wheel weight is measured without rim tape and tubeless valves.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront Drive 50D II wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear Drive 50D II wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelected Shimano HG or SRAM XDR freehub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRim tape installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTubeless valves installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyres, cassette and brake rotors are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShimano HG or SRAM XDR?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the freehub that matches your cassette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure which one you need? Send NWHBIKES your bike and drivetrain details and we can confirm compatibility before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; support in Melbourne\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNWHBIKES can professionally install and set up your new wheelset, including cassette and rotor installation, tyres and tubeless setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Drive 50D II is covered by the \u003cstrong\u003eElitewheels 3 year manufacturer warranty against manufacturing defects\u003c\/strong\u003e, with NWHBIKES supporting local customers with warranty enquiries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elitewheels","offers":[{"title":"Shimano HG","offer_id":67617496301679,"sku":"EW-D50D2-HG","price":1899.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SRAM XDR","offer_id":67617496334447,"sku":"EW-D50D2-XDR","price":1899.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/3625\/4063\/files\/elitewheels-drive-50d-ii-hero.jpg?v=1791451266","url":"https:\/\/nwhbikes.com\/products\/elitewheels-drive-50d-ii-carbon-road-wheelset","provider":"nwhbikes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}