chinese carbon wheels???

[Peter Armstrong]

lol, I’m cracking on here going through forums and reviews etc, looks like there’s 3 reputable Chinese imports companies that you can go to direct. Stay away from Ebay!
Farsports
Yoeleo
Yishun
I’m yet to decide the best out of the 3

 

[Peter Armstrong]

All 38mm Clincher


Yoeleo: http://www.yoeleobike.com/23mm-wide-carbon-clincher-super-light-special-assembly-technology-38mm.html
Cost: $738.04
Weight 1515+-10g
Extra Info: Special Assembly Tech, No Drill holes for spokes
Notes: Looks the best rim, however most expensive -Middle weight


Yishun: http://www.shop-yishunbike.com/wheels/2013-superlite-straight-pull-road-carbon-clincher-wheels-sl-38c-24963
$592.00
Weight 1383+-30g
Extra Info: Third Generation Carbon rims : 240 deg brake surface, plus extra strength
Notes: Looks a very good rim & the Cheapest - Sits in the middle for weight


Wheelsfar: http://www.wheelsfar.com/road-wheels/clincher/24cm-23mm-width/38mm-x-20-5mm-clincher-wheelset-352.html
Cost: $625.00
Weight 1201g-1300g
Extra Info: None
Notes: Lightest wheelset, however not much info on the rims - Middle cost

 

[jowwy]

All 38mm Clincher





Wheelsfar: http://www.wheelsfar.com/road-wheels/clincher/24cm-23mm-width/38mm-x-20-5mm-clincher-wheelset-352.html
Cost: $625.00
Weight 1201g-1300g
Extra Info: None
Notes: Lightest wheelset, however not much info on the rims - Middle cost

Rims
Model: FSL-38CM-23-2014, 20H/24H
700C 38mm clincher, 23mm width
High temperature durable brake surface
Weight: 390g/pc

 

[Peter Armstrong]

I mean not much info on the rim, for example look at Yishuns http://www.shop-yishunbike.com/tech_statement/techinfo.html

A lot of info on the rim build, material and braking temperatures. Very convincing.

 

[Peter Armstrong]

Here.............it is, although not as convicing as the others

Description&Features

Rims: 700c 38mm deepth * 20.5mm width, clincher . Aerodynamic U-shape. 3K /UD, glossy/matte.
20/24H (16-32H acceptable). Brake track: High temperature durable 220 degree brake surface.

Hubs: ED hub(ceramic) hub, black.
65g front, 192g rear.
6 pawls, USA Enduro bearings,
4 sealed bearings rear&front.

Cassette Body: Shimano 8.9.10. 11sp.
Campagnolo 9.10.11sp.

Spokes: Sapim CX-ray, black. Nipples: Sapim Sils
Internal&external
black, red,silver
　　　 Nipples washers included.

Lace: Standard: Front--Radial, Rear non-drive side--Radial,Rear drive side--2X.
Newest (2:1 Ratio), for rear, 16 cross X 2 lace drive side, 8 spokes
radially lace non drive Side. Weight: 1250g/set +/-30g, (w/o, QR) Spare parts: 1set of skewer, 2pair of caliper brake pads.

 

[JasonHolder]

What wheels are you pedalling right now?

 

[Peter Armstrong]

Bent mavic aksiums

 

[Peter Armstrong]

May I suggest you drop into http://wearebikehaus.co.uk/ (not that far from you) and have a chat with Andy and Jon regarding ADR Carbon wheelsets (afaik they have some in and if they don't they should be able to arrange to have some in to view at fairly short notice), or contact ADR directly via http://adrcarbon.com/

Send them an email to ask what options and the prices. Solid outfit, I know how much testing they put the kit through before offering it for sale, I've also ridden their kit and I would vouch for them (they are even so helpful as to have made me custom carbon components from scratch to help solve a problem)!

Not to mention a few pro's (Alex Dowsett, Andy Tennant, James Gullen, Steve Lampier) and loads of top domestic riders are using their frames, wheels and bars. The prices are not quite as low as buying from farsports etc but they are UK based and still substantially cheaper than most of the competition!

Rob, What do you think of these, just been reading that you can change tubes road side, Should be able to repair them too. I mite go tubular
http://www.wheelsfar.com/road-wheels/tubular/38t/38mm-x-20-5mm-full-carbon-tubular-wheelset-237.html

 

[Rob3rt]

You can change tubs by the road side yes, but that means carrying a spare pre-glued tub with you, you could also carry some pitstop to get you home.

 

[Peter Armstrong]

You can change tubs by the road side yes, but that means carrying a spare pre-glued tub with you, you could also carry some pitstop to get you home.

What do you think of the wheels tho, they are cheaper and lighter!!

 

[JasonHolder]

Ewww aksiums. Ewww mavic actually. Ksyriums are terrible wheels. Wouldn't recommend

 

[Hacienda71]

Ewww aksiums. Ewww mavic actually. Ksyriums are terrible wheels. Wouldn't recommend

You might get some fairly strong opinions on that statement.

 

[JasonHolder]

That's OK opinions welcome on my opinion.

 

[400bhp]

Ewww aksiums. Ewww mavic actually. Ksyriums are terrible wheels. Wouldn't recommend

Well, you'd recommend eating 30 bananas a day. Nuff said.

 

[uclown2002]

Ewww aksiums. Ewww mavic actually. Ksyriums are terrible wheels. Wouldn't recommend

Ksyriums on No1 bike and Aksiums on No2 bike
Works for me.