vijeet88 wrote:
In the same thread, does anybody have recommendations for wheels? I've been looking around on DHGate, and some have better reviews than others, but nothing in depth.
Keeping an eye on the used market here and FB as well, but if push comes to shove, I'll likely order Chinese online. Looking for 40-60mm carbon wheels.
I ride Far Sports 50mm carbon wheels. I am heavy, and I am not nice to wheels (not intentional) and they take everything I can throw at them. I had intended them to be my "race" wheels and switch back out to aluminum wheels for everyday riding. But they keep rolling nice and true so I don't bother switching.
I have a friend who rides some generic Aliexpress "FFWD" clone wheels with the Powerway hubs. He has probably 3000 miles on them. I put them on my truing stand a few weeks ago and they didn't need any truing. Again, I don't advocate buying copy wheels. but they are nice.
I remember at a crit race a while back a whole team was on Yoeleo wheels. I asked their mechanic about them and he said they have been as good as any other wheel. I do recommend buying from an established company like Far Spors or Yoeleo instead of just some random seller on Aliexpress or DHGate. At least then if something goes wrong you have a chance of getting some customer service.
I would be rolling around on Zipps or something like that if I could afford them, but I can't. I took a chance on carbon wheels and I have not been disappointed.