EliteWheels Velo Six II Disc

I tested the original Velo Six wheelset from Elitewheels a year or two ago, and honestly the lateral stiffness wasn’t really good enough. However, these are the second-generation, and today I’m finding out whether they’ve actually fixed that issue. Since my first review, I’ve built a lateral stiffness testing jig, so this time we’re not relying on feel alone to measure stiffness. I’ll run Version 1 and Version 2 through the updated test, see if my original criticism holds up, and talk through what these wheels are like after over 6 months of real riding. Discount & links: 15% off the EliteWheels website with code ‘trace15’ https://www.elite-wheels.com/product/road-triathlon-six-spoke-wheels-triathlons-wheels-velo-six-disc/ What’s covered: - Why the original Velo Six wheels failed my stiffness test - Side-by-side Version 1 vs Version 2 lateral stiffness testing - Real-world ride feel after 6 months - Weight, construction, and aero design - Crosswind behaviour & comfort trade-offs Key specs: - Weight: 1,628g (tested set) - Rim depth: 50mm - Internal width: 21mm - Construction: One-piece carbon (front & rear) - Tubeless compatible - Use case: TT / triathlon / fast road riding Ride impressions: - Very stiff laterally - Harsh on rough roads - Sensitive to crosswinds - Wildly responsive when you put the power down UCI legality These wheels are not currently allowed in UCI-sanctioned road or cyclocross racing due to spoke count rules (Article 1.3.018). Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 01:01 – Context 02:11 – Cost, weight, specs 05:09 – Wheel stiffness 05:58 – Stiffness test 09:18 – Ride feel 11:15 – Conclusion & UCI legality 12:18 – Bonus clip - Bearings Intro roll: Created by Dev Joshi - http://www.go2dev.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracevelo/ Email: tracevelouk@gmail.com Please note: I am not a professionally trained bike mechanic. There can be risks associated with using products that are unbranded, untested, or come from sources where the provenance is unknown. Please talk to a qualified bike mechanic if you are in any doubt. In essence, be careful, do your research, and cycle safe!!!