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Speedsafe wheels ZiTTO 36T ratchet hubs = SHITE/TRASH

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mirphak:
So I got these to replace my Mavic crossmax elite (aluminum) based on the recommendation from a friend. And what a mistake I made.

https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1005002879132400.html

Sure, they are more lightweight, but they are super noisy (not sure if it is the ratchet, the spokes, the hub), like a screamy cat who wants food all the time. Very annoying.

Plus the hub, that ratchet 36T crap ... oh lord. The bearings were completely gone after a few weeks of light use (despite the grease).

The worst part is that I contacted the seller, which claims to be the 'Official SPEEDSAFE store' in aliexpress, and they stopped replying when I send them the pictures of the hub and a video showing how bad they are.

Really horrible experience with Speedsafe, at least through their aliexpress page. Quite the contrary to the Elitewheels wheels I have. I ordered ones for my gravel bike and have been using them for more than a year. They are in mint condition, the hub (Powerway CX32) is absolute fantastic and the bearings are nice Enduro ones, so they are likely to last.

 In Summary: DO NOT BUY these (or likely any other wheel) from SPEEDSAFE.

00Garza:
Thanks for sharing your experience. I'm currently looking for wheels for a gravel bike and Elite looks like the go to for value and dependability.

The link you posted sent me to a wheelset that says novatech hubs. Did you get a custom set or is the link not working for me.

acedeuce802:
https://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,2961.0.html

Check out the thread here for more info on the hubs.  Many have had issues with the hub internals, including myself.  Mine sheared off the internal splines that hold the ratchet, but was able to replace it with a genuine DT part.  I would say the hub housings are low risk, so these should only be considered if people are willing to replace the bearings and drive ring with genuine DT parts, and if it still makes sense cost wise.

Sucks to hear about SpeedSafe though.  They're the only ones I've bought my rims from, and a few of my riding buddies bought some complete wheels from them (both with the same ZTTO hubs) and no issues from our side other than a cracked rim.  This cracked rim was on a root at the bottom of a really high G valley that has claimed many many cracked rims before.  SpeedSafe was responsive and offered a discount to replace the rim, although not much of a discount.

mirphak:
Sorry, wrong link.

https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1005002879132400.html

These ! these should be avoided at all cost. I have also friends with the same hub and it is crap.

mirphak:

--- Quote from: achttp://chinertown.com/Themes/default/images/bbc/img.gifedeuce802 on January 25, 2023, 11:45:22 AM ---Sucks to hear about SpeedSafe though.  They're the only ones I've bought my rims from, and a few of my riding buddies bought some complete wheels from them (both with the same ZTTO hubs) and no issues from our side other than a cracked rim.  This cracked rim was on a root at the bottom of a really high G valley that has claimed many many cracked rims before.  SpeedSafe was responsive and offered a discount to replace the rim, although not much of a discount.

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I believe the seller blocked me on aliexpress. 20 days and they just don't read anymore my messages.

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