Ok if you want take a look at the velox vx-8. Yes the exel is a copy of that wheel. But one thing that you have to remember is quality of the wheel. You also want to think will the exel wheel bent if i hit a whole. We sell about 4 sets of the 17" velox vx-8 a week and have never had a problem with the wheel. If you want check out our site and see if you like any other wheel.