Reliable used carbon disc wheelset recommendations
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Reliable used carbon disc wheelset recommendations
Postby kilroy » Tue Dec 19, 2023 7:19 am
My budget is around $1000-$1200 so I'm looking for a decent used wheelset that weighs in at ~1550g or less. I've been looking on Facebook Marketplace and the most common ones are Roval (Alpinist series), Giant (SLR 1) and Bontrager Aeolus (Pro 3/37v). Just after opinions on the reliability of the three mentioned or any other candidates I should be looking at. I'm on the South Coast of NSW over Xmas and I was hoping to pick up a set while I'm there. I'm also open to suggestions on other brands readily available second hand and anything I should be looking at when picking up a set.
Any opinions or pointers would be appreciated.
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Re: Reliable used carbon disc wheelset recommendations
Postby blizzard » Tue Dec 19, 2023 8:14 am
I would also consider getting a set of Farsports or Light Bicycle wheels with DT350 hubs around 40mm - 50mm and ~1400g form a little bit more.
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Re: Reliable used carbon disc wheelset recommendations
Postby warthog1 » Tue Dec 19, 2023 9:08 am
I have some hookless Light Bicycle WR50 with dt350 hubs. Happy with them as they are wide (25int 32ext) and run a minimum 28c tyre due to the width. 55psi at my 76kg is heaps on the front and same at the rear with a larger 32c tyre.
If the wheels are narrower and you are heavier more pressure may be required making hookless less desirable imo.
Deeper wheels are free speed though. Less about the weight and more about the aero. 10s of thousands of ks on 50 mm deep rims. Wind simply is not an issue for me at that depth.
Agree on the farsports wheels. A bit cheaper than Light Bicycle. Should be able to spec a new set at your budget. https://www.wheelsfar.com/
MrPurple has some I believe and is happy.
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Re: Reliable used carbon disc wheelset recommendations
Postby kilroy » Tue Dec 19, 2023 9:17 am
I did see a set of Farsports for around the $1300 mark but they did not have the DT Swiss hubs. Very light though - 1240g. Thanks, I'll add them to the list.blizzard wrote: ↑Tue Dec 19, 2023 8:14 amRival would match your bike. Both them and the Bontrager use DT Swiss internals, which means most shops will have spares.
I would also consider getting a set of Farsports or Light Bicycle wheels with DT350 hubs around 40mm - 50mm and ~1400g form a little bit more.
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Re: Reliable used carbon disc wheelset recommendations
Postby kilroy » Tue Dec 19, 2023 9:21 am
Thanks, I'm 85-88kg at the moment, so maybe I should avoid hookless? Thanks for the info.warthog1 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 19, 2023 9:08 amGiant may well be hookless. Newer ones are I believe
I have some hookless Light Bicycle WR50 with dt350 hubs. Happy with them as they are wide (25int 32ext) and run a minimum 28c tyre due to the width. 55psi at my 76kg is heaps on the front and same at the rear with a larger 32c tyre.
If the wheels are narrower and you are heavier more pressure may be required making hookless less desirable imo.
Deeper wheels are free speed though. Less about the weight and more about the aero. 10s of thousands of ks on 50 mm deep rims. Wind simply is not an issue for me at that depth.
Agree on the farsports wheels. A bit cheaper than Light Bicycle. Should be able to spec a new set at your budget. https://www.wheelsfar.com/
MrPurple has some I believe and is happy.
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Re: Reliable used carbon disc wheelset recommendations
Postby blizzard » Tue Dec 19, 2023 10:42 am
One thing with Farsports is their Wheelsfar website is pretty bad to use, and compare rim specs. I would watch out for the rim width, they have a lot of narrow rims in their range. I would be looking at minimum 28mm external rims to play nicer with wider tyres.kilroy wrote: ↑Tue Dec 19, 2023 9:17 amI did see a set of Farsports for around the $1300 mark but they did not have the DT Swiss hubs. Very light though - 1240g. Thanks, I'll add them to the list.blizzard wrote: ↑Tue Dec 19, 2023 8:14 amRival would match your bike. Both them and the Bontrager use DT Swiss internals, which means most shops will have spares.
I would also consider getting a set of Farsports or Light Bicycle wheels with DT350 hubs around 40mm - 50mm and ~1400g form a little bit more.
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Re: Reliable used carbon disc wheelset recommendations
Postby warthog1 » Tue Dec 19, 2023 11:21 am
I don't mind the sound of these in a 42mm depth.
https://www.wheelsfar.com/revo-road-dis ... p0146.html
30mm wide ext and no holes in the rim bed 1445gm with dt350 hubs.
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Re: Reliable used carbon disc wheelset recommendations
Postby kilroy » Tue Dec 19, 2023 12:29 pm
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Re: Reliable used carbon disc wheelset recommendations
Postby 2wheels_mond » Tue Dec 19, 2023 1:48 pm
I recently bought some FarSports wheels - 50mm deep, 24mm int / 30mm ext width, DT 350 hubs, Sapim CX-Ray spokes, 1396g, very happy with them! Tubeless setup was very easy - I ordered with a sealed rim bed so no tape was needed either.
Total cost including shipping was $849 USD (currently $1260 AUD). I recommend contacting them via WhatsApp to organise the sale - easier than going through the website.
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Re: Reliable used carbon disc wheelset recommendations
Postby kilroy » Tue Dec 19, 2023 1:55 pm
Wow, sounds pretty damn good. How long did it take to get the wheels?2wheels_mond wrote: ↑Tue Dec 19, 2023 1:48 pmI recently bought some FarSports wheels - 50mm deep, 24mm int / 30mm ext width, DT 350 hubs, Sapim CX-Ray spokes, 1396g, very happy with them! Tubeless setup was very easy - I ordered with a sealed rim bed so no tape was needed either.
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Re: Reliable used carbon disc wheelset recommendations
Postby 2wheels_mond » Tue Dec 19, 2023 6:16 pm
Ordered 29 September, posted 25 October (there was an 8-day Chinese holiday 'golden week' period during that time), passed customs in Sydney 2 November, delivered in Tasmania 6 November (2 business days).kilroy wrote: ↑Tue Dec 19, 2023 1:55 pmWow, sounds pretty damn good. How long did it take to get the wheels?2wheels_mond wrote: ↑Tue Dec 19, 2023 1:48 pmI recently bought some FarSports wheels - 50mm deep, 24mm int / 30mm ext width, DT 350 hubs, Sapim CX-Ray spokes, 1396g, very happy with them! Tubeless setup was very easy - I ordered with a sealed rim bed so no tape was needed either.
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Re: Reliable used carbon disc wheelset recommendations
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Re: Reliable used carbon disc wheelset recommendations
Postby Duck! » Tue Dec 19, 2023 8:55 pm
The Giant wheels mentioned up the page also use DT hub guts.
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Re: Reliable used carbon disc wheelset recommendations
Postby Duck! » Tue Dec 19, 2023 9:04 pm
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Re: Reliable used carbon disc wheelset recommendations
Postby kilroy » Wed Dec 20, 2023 7:41 am
Yeah, I see several of the SLR 1's under $1400 and they are quite light at a smidge over 1400g.
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Re: Reliable used carbon disc wheelset recommendations
Postby kilroy » Wed Dec 20, 2023 7:43 am
I was looking at their website and was wow'd by the prices until I saw they were in USD with no option to change to AUD. Seem comparable in price and specs to the Farsports.Duck! wrote: ↑Tue Dec 19, 2023 9:04 pmAlso take a look at Carbonal, another, less well-known Chinese manufacturer. I've only bought rims from them and done my own builds, but they also offer complete wheels to a variety of specs. The rims I've built with (both for my own use and for others) have been faultless.
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