Timeline:
March 3rd- Payment sent via paypal
March 4th- received email asking to confirm details of order
March 5th- order confirmation
March 9th- asked about tracking and was told a tracking number would be supplied when shipped
March 21st- asked for an update or expected date of shipping...have not heard back. All emails had been replied to within 24 hours up until this point.

Is this a normal timeline with all the shipping issues or is it time to get concerned?


**Update**
March 23rd- told it will ship within the week.
April 7th- Received a tracking number.
April 10th- If google translator is correct, my wheels are on a plane over the Atlantic.
April 21st- Finally stateside. Processed through New York. Estimated arrival date of 4/26
April 26th- wheels delivered!

Guess I should formally introduce myself.

Hi, I'm David from Texas.
I've ridden a few Chinese carbon road bikes and wheels, but switched to mountain biking due to pretty terrible drivers in my area. After doing lots of maths, crashes and research, I'm fairly certain I'll be sticking to alloy frames. 
However, I did just pull the trigger on some BTLOS carbon wheels for my mtb.

I'm also now toying with the idea of a carbon frame to settle my gravel curiosity. Thanks to everyone who contributes to this site!

Makes sense. Thanks so much for your help!

Thanks for the heads up on that group!

No clutch on the rear mech, but it does have an adjustable spring tensioner that should help mitigate chain slap. Don’t think the empire mech has that.

Lol. Fair enough. I’m not sure what an attractive helmet looks like anyways.

Maybe something in a more conventional road design?
https://www.sunrimoonhelmet.com/products/sunrimoon-ts-99-helmet

Yeah I'd probably go with that. I'm not racing so aero doesn't matter much to me. I like a helmet to be so comfortable that I forget I'm wearing it. Weight, size, and retention systems are my priorities.

Comfort is also a significant factor when it comes to helmets. The fancy retention systems help those with oddly shaped or small noggins. At that price-point there are a ton of better options online Nashbar, performance bicycle, etc.

But if you're buying just out of curiosity to see whats available from China, I'd be interested to see your review. 

Finally pulled the trigger on some BTLOS wheels after a few months of research. Found a coupon that took $80 bucks off their already reasonably priced wheels. Couldn't pass up on that deal!!! Just thought I'd pass it along if anyone else is looking for wheels.
 
*Coupon is now expired*
I'll update this thread with the rest of the process.

Oh snap! Well played sir.