Lightweight XC Carbon Boost Wheelset?

[Kit]

Hi all,

I'm sure this is a question that gets asked a lot but I couldn't find an answer using the search function!

I was looking for a set of cheap lightweight 33-35mm outer width carbon wheels for my aluminium winter xc hardtail bike, I've done some research and a lot of Aliexpress trawling and i've found:

RYET - Seems heavy (1650g) but popular, I've read on here that people have had issues with the rear hub but the customer service seems good, should I skip?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003750187260.html

ELITEWHEELS - A few reviews on YT which praise them but also seem to be sponsored/given a set? Graphics are a nice touch considering the others are bland, also they appear to have different tiers of wheel.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000115411205.html & https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001677435823.html

Speedsafe - I can only find one wheelset thats 30mm outer, has a review on YT which gives praise
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32910243081.html

FUNNRUNN - Has the width I want but even more expensive than the above
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006181681420.html

Primwon - Has the width I want but even more expensive than the above
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006183483013.html

AIRWOLF - Has the width I want but even more expensive than the above
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005958697704.html


I want them to be light (Ryet seems heavy at 1650g compared to the others) but also reliable, what would be my best bet?

[Ludo]

Ask Leon at Yuan An, he has some good prices on what seems to be like good wheels. A few of us ordered from him over the last couple of months

[Kit]

Ask Leon at Yuan An, he has some good prices on what seems to be like good wheels. A few of us ordered from him over the last couple of months

Is this the site: https://www.yuananbike.com/product-list/29er-wheelset

I don't suppose you have any contact details for Leon?

[Ludo]

In there:
http://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,4495.msg51207.html#msg51207

[Kit]

In there:
http://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,4495.msg51207.html#msg51207

Thanks Ludo, i've emailed him!

[nicklej]

A lot of shop son Aliexpress will build what you want and are very responsive.
I recently got two sets from BITRANZ. Not sure why I chose them really, i think mainly due to their good communication - it gave me some faith.

Both my sets are 30mm internal, 29er carbon. One set using pillar wing spokes with goldix hubs. Weight 1308g price £420. Other set was £790 and used CX Super spokes, goldix rear hub and yuniper front hub. Weight 1218g

"Cheap" is always subjective so better to state a quantative value over qualititive.

[Kit]

This is the wheelset, seems like a good price?

Not sure about the hubs, I could get some Hunt XC Race wheels for £300 more... I assume the hubs/warranty will be a lot better?

[Vipassana]

Have you investigated LightBicycle at all? I recently had them build me a completely custom wheelset and it was an excellent experience.  Great communication and accommodating to some last-minute changes I made.  Wheels were perfect when they arrived with all documentation of the build and original manuals for the hubset I ordered. 

They are more expensive than pretty much anything on AliExpress, but there were zero surprises with spec, weight, or timing.  And much cheaper than a similar custom build locally or from the big names.

I went with their high-end rims that are as-molded (no sanding or clear coat to chip) and the finish on the rims is beautiful and flawless even after 1500 miles.

[ausmtb8989]

I can attest I have a set of AM733 Carbon wheels from LightCycle for 6 years now and no issues whatsoever

[carbonazza]

Still riding the wheelset of my first build, 9+ years ago, on my second/winter hardtail.
And with Pilar nipples and aero spokes !

I've had a few friends who did break their rim while riding, or were hit by a car, or melt their brake pad into the rim while descending mountains,...
Clearly not product faults.
But LB did always send me a free replacement rim, us paying the shipping.

Their new carbon spokes make stiff and light wheels.
As said many times already in the forum... yes, I'm a fan 

[Kit]

Well ive paid for my set, hopefully will have a positive review too

[ausmtb8989]

Well ive paid for my set, hopefully will have a positive review too

Good choice I think, sometimes paying for a bit extra even from China is worth it.

Btw  what did you get ? how much?

I have a 919 frame on the way, so looking at 29er wheels set as well!

[Kit]

I paid $440 but I also paid extra for paypal g&s

[AzureEssence]

I got a set of Elitewheels ENT MTB for $307 shipped on 11-11

Havent set them up yet but they look to be excellent quality.

[aeroskiii]

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mKlIhtI
Extralite weight 
Seems to be well finished