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Chinese Carbon Road Bikes => Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components => Topic started by: raph662 on July 26, 2024, 01:21:46 AM

Title: Super light !!! 1180g for a 50mm carbon wheels
Post by: raph662 on July 26, 2024, 01:21:46 AM

I am really interested in a Chinese super light wheels at only 1180g for a 50mm tubeless version.
Can anyone share the ideas?
It seems a new brand, I can't find reviews yet on the internet, but the connect with the customer support has been very smooth and easy.

https://8lienbike.com/products/bike-wheels-l5 (https://8lienbike.com/products/bike-wheels-l5)

Title: Re: Super light !!! 1180g for a 50mm carbon wheels
Post by: toxin on July 26, 2024, 03:56:41 AM

Looks like another rebrand of off-the-shelf faraports parts

Title: Re: Super light !!! 1180g for a 50mm carbon wheels
Post by: Serge_K on July 26, 2024, 07:27:32 AM

At least they have the honesty not to claim to: design, test, make, or assemble them. the probability it's a rebranded set from one of the usual guys (farsports, yuanan and many more) is close to 100%.
As a positive, the rim looks hooked on the photo, even though they don't spell it out.

Title: Re: Super light !!! 1180g for a 50mm carbon wheels
Post by: patliean1 on July 27, 2024, 08:18:51 PM

"Reinforcement Layer-up
 With our reinforcement carbon technology we increase the number of carbon layers only around the spoke holes on the inside of the rim. This way we significantly reduce its weight, while preserving the strength and stiffness."

Title: Re: Super light !!! 1180g for a 50mm carbon wheels
Post by: dsveddy on July 28, 2024, 11:14:06 AM

Design/spec at least seems rational. Fully enclosed spoke holes, low profile nipples, low spoke count to take advantage of the higher stiffness.