Shimano RS700 wheelset dent/crease

[pb63]

Hope you’re well in these strange times….

Wondered if I could get your expert opinions on a new set of wheels I’ve won recently on e bay. They are shimano ultegra rs700 c30 clincher and there is a small dent in the side. I've attached a picture with this below. Not sure, but it looks like it could be part of the join...

The wheels are brand new but I am concerned due to the wheel being of both aluminium and carbon fibre construction. They are from Wiggle returns dept. so effectively a slightly spoiled item. They describe them as cosmetic damage only...and never used.

Thoughts? I managed to secure them for quite a good price (less than half price!) and they seem to get good reviews, but I was just a wee bit concerned from the construction of these if they would be ok? I plan to drop by my LBS when they arrive just to get them checked over regardless, but in the meantime would love to hear thoughts,

Thanks all​

 

[fossyant]

Looks like where the carbon is joined - might be why the low price - I don't think the carbon is structural unlike a full carbon wheel. So long as it can't be depressed more than other parts, then it should be fine.

 

[pb63]

Thanks very much. Hope so. I know that these wheel are effectively laminated so the main wheel structure is the aluminium? I guess I'll know when they get here...

No QR skewers are provided so assuming my existing ones which are on my giant pr2s should fit ok...

Very excited to break my wheel upgrade cherry 😁

 

[fossyant]

Nice wheels -

I've some old HED Jet deep section carbon/alloy and the carbon is just a faring effectively - not structural one bit as you can squish it !

 

[ramiro]

Hey! got here looking for advice on the RS700 wheels... currently riding a Giant TCR adv2 with rimbrakes on giant pr2s, how did it go with the update? is it worth the $$?

 

[Ajax Bay]

how did it go with the update?

@pb63 should page them (depending on settings): not been here for 35 days.
May be best to post this Q in the "Components, Accessories & Clothing" forum.

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