TAGOOLA New Brand Launch：Carbon Fiber Road Rims and Wheelset Promotion

[hoot]

I received mine a couple of days ago. 50mm depth asymmetric gravel rims, ratchet hubs, pillar wing spokes, brass nipples, drain holes, 1380g.
They arrived in perfect condition, complete with rim tape and valves installed and a spoke tension report. I could easily mount tubeless tyres (without any additional tape, compressor etc).

I requested the drain holes and I'm not sure it's a standard offering for them. The holes could be slightly cleaner but hopefully they don't cause any issues.

There was a small amount of grease under the end caps, and red grease on the freehub ratchet rings. On the rear hub the rotor lockring seemed to foul the NDS end cap slightly but the rotor still mounted ok.

After about 130km the freehub is getting slightly louder (it was almost silent to begin with). There was quite a lot of friction from the ratchet to start with, and it is still causing some chain slap when freewheeling over bumps or when I stop pedalling abruptly. I'm hoping this is something that improves as the ratchets wear in.

Overall I'm very happy so far and I wasn't expecting this level of quality for the price.

My only update after about 2000km is that the freehub is now a lot freer (no more dropped chains!) and a lot louder! Other than that they wheels have been trouble-free and I'm still very happy with them.

[kubackje]

Received my DAO40 All Road over a week ago and rode a little over 200km on the set. I requested extra spoke and they happily gave me three. Like others, I got the extra key chain and even a water bottle for Chinertown special. The wheelset themselves have been great. Setting up the tubeless was made easy with the already installed rim tape. Considering it was $350 including tax and shipping (after AE coupons), this was such a great deal! I did not choose expedited shipping and AE somehow shipped mine over the sea - it took over three weeks to be delivered from order.

Wheels look great, but really the whole bike is looking incredibly good. What model is that ?

[boxof13]

Wheels look great, but really the whole bike is looking incredibly good. What model is that ?

That is the BXT gravel frame with custom decal I that cut myself, since I have one of those vinyl cutter at home. I have to agree that the bike is such a good looking bike! It's been fantastic so far.

[kubackje]

That is the BXT gravel frame with custom decal I that cut myself, since I have one of those vinyl cutter at home. I have to agree that the bike is such a good looking bike! It's been fantastic so far.

You have good sense for style. I know how I'm asking for decals if I do my next build

[lkbfreak]

Just received my wheelset yesterday... they look and feel fantastic!

Ordered Wave50 set with CNAero 416 spokes and upgraded (10 g heavier but sturdier hubs). Wheels came well packed and protected, the box was a bit crumbled during the transport but the set was undamaged and fine in the box. They came with preinstalled rim tape and tubeless valves and with a spoke tension certificate (will check with a tool and report).

Hubs are DT SW style so hopefully they'll be easy to service. By the first feel, they spin nicely and look aesthetically pleasing but I need to test them. Will install Conti GP5000 32 mm and Ultegra 160 mm rotors and see how they ride.

Total weight is 1450 g for both wheels without valves (I use TPU tubes) so it's in the +/-5 % of claimed weight of 1380 g. Just wish the spare spokes were included with the set.

Communication with the seller was fantastic and shipping took from April 27th to May 19th by DPD so less than a month.

Let's see how they ride and I will report back.

Cheers!

[Bonus79]

I read about updated hubs....can anyone tell me what kind of update was done since I just got my DAO wheels three weeks ago.
Thanks

[dolph]

New carbon spoke wheels!

Key Features:

23.5mm internal width rim with ultra-light carbon spokes

Various rim depths available: 38mm, 45mm, 50mm and 60mm

Custom hubs - with choice of Enduro steel bearings or CEMA ceramic bearings

Starting weight at just 1140g (lightest configuration)

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256808855203102.html?gatewayAdapt=4itemAdapt

For riders seeking even more stiffness:

5.5mm carbon spokes with 45/50mm or 60/65mm wave rims (slightly heavier but stiffer)

Available next week! Stay tuned for updates.

Hello!

Do the rims have a drain hole? I ride tubeless and it gives me extra peace of mind.

[estingo]

I drove now several times on the DAO50 Wave from Tagoola (1386 gram) and compared to my Elite Drive D65 (1516 gram) they are very good with crosswinds (obviously) but I'm amazed how much easier it is, even though they are also "deep" 45-50mm. As an addition the steelspokes sounds awesome compared to my carbon spokes from the elite wheels so, I would give that a plus as well. The hub is a bit disappointing but yeah you can't compare that to a middle tier wheelset of 944 euro. These are I think entry level (316 euro) and the price/quality is also what you pay for.

I'm just 300 km in, and I'm pretty content with them. I tested them with Pirelli P-zero race RS and Maxxis Highroads SL, both easy to put on the wheel. I think the rolling resistance is a bit better for the Pirelli's, but it's almost not noticeable for me. I bought and tried the Highroads because they are lighter (184 gram instead of 243 gram), without considering that the rolling resistance might be more.

In total the wheelset from Tagoola is 200 grams lighter with tires, inner tpu, discs and cassette on it compared to the Elite drives. But then again I should have compared them to the Elite D50 maybe but then there was no point of getting them, I wanted the 65mm and now I have a bit shallower so of course they are lighter less material, but then heavier spokes.

Anyway I happy with either wheelset but I just wanted to share my experience with it

[Matter]

Hello!

Do the rims have a drain hole? I ride tubeless and it gives me extra peace of mind.

As long as you need it, we can arrange it

[BeR]

Hello!

Do the rims have a drain hole? I ride tubeless and it gives me extra peace of mind.

You have to ask them and they will do it .

[Matter]

Lightweight, aerodynamic, revolutionary.

Introducing our latest innovation: ultra-thin 5.5mm carbon spokes, paired with high-performance wave-shaped wheels in 45/50mm and 60/65mm depths!

Key Features:
✔ 5.5mm carbon fiber spokes – ultra-light, high-strength, excellent shock absorption, smoother acceleration.
✔ 21mm inner Wave rim – optimizes aerodynamics and crosswind stability without sacrificing stiffness.
✔ Precision weight:
45/50mm wheels: 1260g ±5% (ideal for climbing and all-around performance).
60/65mm wheels: 1440g ±5% (ideal for all-out and time trials).
Link: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005009092165094.html
Wider compatibility – hooked design, supports tubeless and clincher tires, and is compatible with mainstream groupsets.


If you purchase a carbon spoke wheelset through the forum, please let us know. You can get an extra $25 off.

[Sander2177]

Lightweight, aerodynamic, revolutionary.

Introducing our latest innovation: ultra-thin 5.5mm carbon spokes, paired with high-performance wave-shaped wheels in 45/50mm and 60/65mm depths!

Key Features:
✔ 5.5mm carbon fiber spokes – ultra-light, high-strength, excellent shock absorption, smoother acceleration.
✔ 21mm inner Wave rim – optimizes aerodynamics and crosswind stability without sacrificing stiffness.
✔ Precision weight:
45/50mm wheels: 1260g ±5% (ideal for climbing and all-around performance).
60/65mm wheels: 1440g ±5% (ideal for all-out and time trials).
Link: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005009092165094.html
Wider compatibility – hooked design, supports tubeless and clincher tires, and is compatible with mainstream groupsets.


If you purchase a carbon spoke wheelset through the forum, please let us know. You can get an extra $25 off.

Hi Matter I hope you are well.

Have Tagoola any plans to produce rims with internal widths of 24 - 26mm following the current trend for wider rim widths?

[Lotnik]

Hi Matter I hope you are well.

Have Tagoola any plans to produce rims with internal widths of 24 - 26mm following the current trend for wider rim widths?

AR rims "regular" shape have 23.5 mm IW.

[lkbfreak]

An update on DAO Wave50 wheelset

Just received them 3 days ago and they came packet securely in the box, each wheel in the separate bag and with an extras bag (build report, spoke tension report, keyring). The box came a bit crumpled but the wheels were intact.

Out of box they looked nicely done and soooo light compared to my Merlin CDR-2 50/40 carbon set. Aesthetically they look nice and almost premium with brushed silver decals which are simple.

Hubs look good, DT SW looking internals with ratchet system, everything well made and hopefully interchangeable with DT parts. I went with CNAero416 spokes. Rims are on spot 30 mm wide with 23 mm internal width, pre-taped with what looks like Orange Seal rim tape and with tubeless valves installed. Total weight without valves is 1450 g for a set which falls into claimed 1380 g +/-5%.

Getting the GP 5000 tires went fine with only hands and they popped out nicely with a regular floor pump around 5 bars. I sue RideNow TPU's cuz I don't like tubeless mess. Wheels are paired aslo with Ultegra 160 mm rotors.

First (short) ride - they are on a stiffer side and roll nicely but I need to test them in the crosswinds and on climbs and descends. The hub sound is nice and not too loud and there's no sticking of the freehub while coasting etc. Need more testing but the weather here is poor so I'll report back later.

Wish only they came with a few extra spokes.

Communication with the seller was superb and nicest exeperience I had buying stuff online! Recommended.

Cheers

[Matter]

Hi Matter I hope you are well.

Have Tagoola any plans to produce rims with internal widths of 24 - 26mm following the current trend for wider rim widths?

We have 24mm rims, but we don't support carbon spokes yet.