Wanted to follow up on my post here :
https://www.reddit.com/r/gravelcycling/s/BXXhQMDTQK
I’ve gotten out for a little over 75k. Early results are these wheels are awesome and a ridiculous bang for the buck. Definitely faster than my previous set up which is a given. They took my Vittorias from 47mm to 50mm on the money ( slide caliper ). They feel incredibly solid. Not super loud but loud enough to know you’re coming.
I’m running lower pressure and even tho it’s feels like I’m cruising along the data tells me I’m going faster. I notice the top end speed 18+ mph it feels really easy to hold speed. Coming from road bike Zipp and Reynolds carbon wheels, these feel just as good. I can’t express enough how rock solid they feel. They feel stiff but not uncomfortable. Really really smooth. Considering they cost 500$ shipped. Feels like an amazing no brainer if you’re looking for some inexpensive wide carbon wheels.
I took a picture of the rear clearance for dudes out there riding a similar frameset. Leave about 4-5 mm on each side in the rear.
I’ll be ordering another set in 40mm x 32mm for my MASI for sure.
Hope this helps someone! Safe riding!
by fckingclownshoes
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Last time I made that crossing was April 9th, east Mesa resident starting at S Hawes Rd through Raparian Preserve. Nice dust pic though on those new shoes.
What pressures you riding? In a similar situation and doing 26 front 28 rear. My 50mm got pushed out to about 53mm
I have these as well but the rear ratchet exploded on a ride and it kinda destroyed the hub. Customer service just ghosted me.
I got the Elite version with 31mm internal and 45mm rim height. Also paid around $500 ish. They are like 1/3 of the price of my narrow Light bicycle wheels on DT240 with 25mm internal and are way faster on the hard pack gravel that I rid on.
I think these wheels are excellent for trying out the latest ultra wide profile rims. Even if they do crap out after some miles..