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Merry:
How are the Easedon climbing wheelset? Looking at this brand too because I'm building up a lightweight Aethos.
jonathanf2:
--- Quote from: Merry on October 20, 2024, 05:15:20 AM ---How are the Easedon climbing wheelset? Looking at this brand too because I'm building up a lightweight Aethos.
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No complaints. My climbing wheelset was a little over 1100g and that's with 12k glossy. They might come in at less weight if you go with matte. Paired mine with some lightweight Panaracer Agilist 25c tires and a Goldix lightweight cassette. I haven't touched my granny gear since getting them. I'm impressed with out of saddle feedback from the wheels, especially at 30mm. They feel stiff and hold power very well for such a shallow depth.
Easedon also has store coupons you can stack with AliEx sale coupons. The seller responds quickly and it took less than a month for delivery. I took a chance ordering from they because of their pricing, prompt messaging and positive customer feedback.
coffeebreak:
I also bought Easedon 50mm deep (rim brake) wheelset. Ordered 12th September and received on 10th October. I don't have many miles (90 miles) as it's raining here but can describe my purchase experience etc. I bought them after Jonathan posted about it few days ago.
The price was right, which was my main draw. The communication was okay as it typically goes with Chinese customer service with some funny phrases but can't complain there.
As usual they over promised and told me the wheels will be ready in 10 to 12 business days and you should definitely upgrade to FedEx shipping for $10 which I did. That upgrade is well worth it.
The wheels took almost 3 weeks before they were finally shipped. But once shipped it only took 4 days to reach my doorstep in Seattle. Packaged well. Wheels didn't have any scratches, loose fibers or any such flaws.
I opted for glossy finish and weight was 1340 grams (they advertised 1330 +/- 30 grams). The glossy finish is excellent and wheels look terrific in the sun. The hubs are Goldiex 180SL and super loud rear freehub (ratchet style).
Out of the box, they are true and straight. No branding on them. On the road they feel fast, and stiff. A definite improvement over Rolf Prima Elans I had earlier. Braking performance is okay, may be I need to change the pads but that may not apply to you.
Overall it was a good experience really. I might order another set from them 11.11.
00Garza:
Saw this failed Toseek fork on angrybikemechanic on insta. No context given unfortunately.
Tijoe:
--- Quote from: 00Garza on October 24, 2024, 09:16:02 PM ---Saw this failed Toseek fork on angrybikemechanic on insta. No context given unfortunately.
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Ouch. If you zoom up onto the failure area, you can see that the failure was not due to crack propagation over time, rather a fast failure that pulled the fibers quickly apart. Perhaps a large sudden impact. The fork tube interface to the crown is also the longest moment arm, and the manufacturer should know this and make this interface area more robust.
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