Tagoola wheel

[mm2025]

Check if the front wheel is true still. I got the same issues with KORE wheelset and after investigating the carbon spokes went out of tension and that introduces wheel wobble and like you say extremely unstable at high speed or in wind.

The wheel seems true, but I'll investigate a bit more. If feels more like something aerodynamic, maybe combined with the frame shape/geometry (gravel).

[Nick.Ng]

Bought these as second wheelset for my gravel setup instead of "branded" alu wheels. Sadly have not received mine yet as they are somewhere "in between" for almost a month. Shipping speed from China is a bit of coin toss. And, yeah, price/performance seemed really good, queried Tagoola directly as well and asked a couple of questions. Standard vs lightweight difference is layering of carbon. U went with standard - not looking to most lightweight setup.
Given I'm planning to use 32mm tyres and likely tubeless (so lower pressures) - I see no issues with having mini-hook design.

I hope to give some feedback in after a while.

Have you received the wheels yet? If so, how has it performed?

[Vieplis]

Shipping was long - there were no updates between 14.05 and 29.06, so I thought it is gone somewhere in-between, but nope - finally arrived at customs.
Sadly it turns out EU are greedy bastards... Additionally to already expected VAT and import tax, there is also anti-dumping tax - additional 48.5 % (!) for wheelsets coming from China and it seems there is no way around it, at least based on what the customs says. It means 100+ EUR additionally. I couldn't go with tax-included shipping (it was unreasonable 800$ USD or something) from Ali right away, so went with free shipping.
Overall the price would be okayish in general, but given this was meant as cheap road wheelset before I settle on anything else, I'm now debating if it would make more sense to spend more money and upgrade right away. But that would mean sending the wheelset back and likely some loss for Tagoola due to that. So now communicated with them how bad would that be, but, yeah, long story short - not even close to riding them.

[dagex]

Shipping was long - there were no updates between 14.05 and 29.06, so I thought it is gone somewhere in-between, but nope - finally arrived at customs.
Sadly it turns out EU are greedy bastards... Additionally to already expected VAT and import tax, there is also anti-dumping tax - additional 48.5 % (!) for wheelsets coming from China and it seems there is no way around it, at least based on what the customs says. It means 100+ EUR additionally. I couldn't go with tax-included shipping (it was unreasonable 800$ USD or something) from Ali right away, so went with free shipping.
Overall the price would be okayish in general, but given this was meant as cheap road wheelset before I settle on anything else, I'm now debating if it would make more sense to spend more money and upgrade right away. But that would mean sending the wheelset back and likely some loss for Tagoola due to that. So now communicated with them how bad would that be, but, yeah, long story short - not even close to riding them.

Interesting. I also ordered a Tagoola Wheelset (directly from their Website) to Europe. Order placed an May 12th, received the parcel on June 6th, no additional costs for customs/taxes charged.

[Vieplis]

I ordered on Ali. Not an expert in that question, but there are ways around this tax known by senders, as I have not heard it being an issue for those "all duties paid" shipments. I would have chosen such an option as well, but it was unreasonably priced for some reason (I'm from Baltics, maybe there is something related to that).
At this stage there is really no way around it as far as I know. I have to provide purchase documentation, fill fairly simple declaration form and product obviously falls into wheelset category which has that additional 48.5% tax according to EU laws. There are some options for exemptions, but contacted customs and long story short - not for me and I wasn't provided have any other options, but to pay.
After searching a bit here in the forums - there are such a threads, so nothing really new, may depends a bit on a luck as well and that "all duties paid" option is always way to go to avoid headache.

[anqry]

I ordered on Ali. Not an expert in that question, but there are ways around this tax known by senders, as I have not heard it being an issue for those "all duties paid" shipments. I would have chosen such an option as well, but it was unreasonably priced for some reason (I'm from Baltics, maybe there is something related to that).
At this stage there is really no way around it as far as I know. I have to provide purchase documentation, fill fairly simple declaration form and product obviously falls into wheelset category which has that additional 48.5% tax according to EU laws. There are some options for exemptions, but contacted customs and long story short - not for me and I wasn't provided have any other options, but to pay.
After searching a bit here in the forums - there are such a threads, so nothing really new, may depends a bit on a luck as well and that "all duties paid" option is always way to go to avoid headache.

There is nothing related to Baltics, because I'm from Lithuania and bought a set of Tagoola XPLR wheels directly from Ali a month ago. Shipping took 3 weeks and I got no additional expenses or customs duties upon receiving the package.
You chose a free AliExpress shipping option, that's why it took so long and you got smacked with all these additional customs duties. A smart way to do things is to choose "Sellers shipping option", so that the seller pays all the duties in advance and arranges faster delivery of the item. Yes, it's a bit expensive, but a whole lot cheaper than the alternative and you get a peace of mind.

[BeR]

There is nothing related to Baltics, because I'm from Lithuania and bought a set of Tagoola XPLR wheels directly from Ali a month ago. Shipping took 3 weeks and I got no additional expenses or customs duties upon receiving the package.
You chose a free AliExpress shipping option, that's why it took so long and you got smacked with all these additional customs duties. A smart way to do things is to choose "Sellers shipping option", so that the seller pays all the duties in advance and arranges faster delivery of the item. Yes, it's a bit expensive, but a whole lot cheaper than the alternative and you get a peace of mind.

This. It is even explained on the product page on Aliexpress.

[Vieplis]

I may have been unclear with wording, but quoting myself: "...I would have chosen such an option as well, but it was unreasonably priced for some reason...".



These were the shipping options for this wheelset (and still are). They are not just "a bit more expensive" as paying any of those shipping prices for 250 USD wheelset dosn't really make sense right?
Again - don't know why, but it is what it is.

Of course that does not justify me not knowing about the anti-dumping tax and yet here we are - everything sumed up is 188 EUR in taxes for 220 EUR wheelset.

But this is kind of offtopic for this thread - Tagoola is not at fault, just explained the situation when was asked for my feedback on the wheelset.

[mozart]

you should have spoken directly with the matter and agreed on the shipping method. i paid 100 euros for dpd shipping to greece and didn't pay anything else. taxes in europe are almost the value of the product

[Vieplis]

True, could be that Matter may have helped more, but I did reach out to Tagoola via e-mail and their representative was pretty much clear with the answer when asked about the shipping, quote:
"- You are 100% correct about the DHL option: it does include all customs formalities and clearance, but the cost is extremely high as you saw, and we definitely do not advise choosing it for this order."

[yanko_mr]

I receive my order! a pair of PEAK XPLR 50,

They look amazing ang the total weigth came to 1300 (a bit higher than the 1240 i saw somewhere on the internet, but still quite impresive.

I did a small test drive (10km) with Schwalbe G-One RS Pro 40mm at 2,8bar and they are ligth and agile

[yanko_mr]

another remark, the speed sensor doesn't sit as well, the hubs are narrower

[Matter]

Rim Depth: 50mm

Internal Width: 23mm

Weight: Approx. 1400g/set (excluding accessories)

Rim Profile: Wave-shaped design, engineered to enhance aerodynamic performance and stability in crosswinds

Key Advantage – EU Stock, No Extra Costs:

This wheelset is currently in stock within the EU, meaning:

Fast local/regional shipping (no long waits for customs clearance)

No additional import duties or VAT—the listed price is the final price

Convenient door-to-door delivery

Limited-Time Offer:

The first 5 buyers will enjoy a significant discount—if you’ve been considering a gear upgrade, now is the perfect time to buy.

Click here to purchase:
👉 https://aliexpress.com/item/1005012489781604.html

[Nick.Ng]

Rim Depth: 50mm

Internal Width: 23mm

Weight: Approx. 1400g/set (excluding accessories)

Rim Profile: Wave-shaped design, engineered to enhance aerodynamic performance and stability in crosswinds

Key Advantage – EU Stock, No Extra Costs:

This wheelset is currently in stock within the EU, meaning:

Fast local/regional shipping (no long waits for customs clearance)

No additional import duties or VAT—the listed price is the final price

Convenient door-to-door delivery

Limited-Time Offer:

The first 5 buyers will enjoy a significant discount—if you’ve been considering a gear upgrade, now is the perfect time to buy.

Click here to purchase:
👉 https://aliexpress.com/item/1005012489781604.html

Any love for Australia??? Thanks!

[Nick.Ng]

Finally pulled the trigger on the Cure 24 50mm wheels for a crazy deal! About USD $289 final price.

Super duper keen on how they arrive, and how they eventually perform. will be throwing on GP5000 STR 32mm on them