PRE-ORDER OPEN | Incoming stock
This wheelset is not yet at NWHBIKES. Our first shipment is expected to arrive in Melbourne in late October 2026. 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.
Choose 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 info@nwhbikes.com.
50 mm carbon performance for everyday road riding.
The Elitewheels Marvel 50D II is designed for riders wanting the aerodynamic benefits and look of a modern deep section carbon wheelset with conventional, serviceable steel spokes.
With a 50 mm carbon rim, 23 mm internal width, 31 mm external width and a weight of 1,500 ± 30 g per pair, it is a strong option for club rides, fast road riding, longer days and riders upgrading from alloy wheels.
A$1,299 per wheelset · Standard shipping within Australia included.
Why the Marvel 50D II?
The Marvel gives you much of what makes a modern road wheel fast, including 50 mm rim depth, wide rims designed around 28–30C tyres and aerodynamic bladed spokes, at a substantially lower price than the Drive series.
It is also built around Alpina Ultralite Aero steel spokes, which makes replacement and long term workshop servicing straightforward.
For NWHBIKES, that makes the Marvel particularly interesting for riders who want a serious carbon wheel upgrade without needing the lower weight and carbon spokes of the Drive 50D II.
Aerodynamics
The Marvel II uses a U/V shaped 50 mm rim profile designed to improve airflow around the wheel while also improving stability during fast riding and crosswinds.
Its 31 mm external width is aerodynamically matched to modern 28–30C road tyres, helping the tyre and rim form a smoother overall profile through the air. Elitewheels specifically designed the wider second generation Marvel rim around these tyre sizes.
Elitewheels does not publish a specific watt saving figure for the Marvel 50D II, so we do not quote one.
Steel aero spokes
The Marvel 50D II uses Alpina Ultralite Aero steel spokes, with 21 front and 24 rear.
They provide a conventional, replaceable spoke system while retaining a bladed profile designed to reduce aerodynamic drag.
The wheels use Sapim Secure Lock nipples, another sensible detail from a long term serviceability perspective.
Ceramic bearings and 4 pawl freehub
The hubs use S&S ceramic bearings and a 4 pawl freehub mechanism.
Freehub options are available for Shimano HG and SRAM XDR.
Specifications
| Wheel size | 700c |
|---|---|
| Intended use | Road |
| Rim depth | 50 mm |
| Internal width | 23 mm |
| External width | 31 mm |
| Tyre setup | Clincher / tubeless ready |
| Compatible tyres | 700 × 28–45C |
| Recommended tyres | 700 × 28–30C |
| Spokes | Alpina Ultralite Aero steel |
| Spoke count | 21 front / 24 rear |
| Nipples | Sapim Secure Lock |
| Freehub system | 4 pawl |
| Bearings | S&S ceramic |
| Brake interface | Center Lock |
| Front axle | 12 × 100 mm |
| Rear axle | 12 × 142 mm |
| Freehub options | Shimano HG / SRAM XDR |
| Weight | 1,500 ± 30 g / pair |
| Maximum system weight | 120 kg |
| Finish | UD Glossy |
| Certification | UCI Approved / CE Certified |
Maximum system weight includes rider, bicycle, clothing, luggage and equipment.
Manufacturer wheel weight is measured without rim tape and tubeless valves.
What's included
- Front Marvel 50D II wheel
- Rear Marvel 50D II wheel
- Selected Shimano HG or SRAM XDR freehub
- Rim tape installed
- Tubeless valves installed
Tyres, cassette and brake rotors are not included.
Marvel 50D II or Drive 50D II?
Marvel 50D II: steel spokes, 1,500 ± 30 g, lower price and very straightforward servicing.
Drive 50D II: carbon spokes, 1,300 ± 30 g, premium Kinetic ratchet hub and a stronger focus on weight and outright performance.
If you are unsure which one makes sense for your riding, NWHBIKES can help choose based on your bike, tyres and how you actually ride.
Installation & support in Melbourne
NWHBIKES can professionally install and set up your wheelset, including cassette and rotor installation, tyres and tubeless setup.
The Marvel 50D II is covered by the Elitewheels 3 year manufacturer warranty against manufacturing defects, with NWHBIKES supporting local customers with warranty enquiries.