Tagoola wheel

[Sander2177]

I've been speaking with Matter from Tagoola for well over a year via WhatsApp. And ike many others, I first came across the brand through this foum

One of the things I find interesting is learning about different wheel manufacturers, their engineering processes and their design philosophies. I speak with quite a few brands and factories, and whilst there's absolutely nothing wrong with it, and as many of us already know many companies are essentially selecting rims, hubs and spokes from different suppliers and building a wheelset around those components.

What interested me about Tagoola is that they appear to approach things more as a complete wheel system. Their philosophy is to develop the rim, spokes and hub together rather than simply sourcing individual components and combining them into a finished wheel.

Over the last year we've had numerous discussions about wheel design, hub durability, spoke counts, impact testing, stiffness and the balance between weight and long-term reliability. One topic we've often discussed is the industry's obsession with chasing the lightest possible wheelset. Matt's view is that ultra-lightweight products often involve compromises, particularly when it comes to durability and real-world performance.

As a result, Tagoola have agreed to send me a set of their Aura RA60UL wheels for test and reviow

The wheelset  landed a in the UK on the Monday and I will pick them up Friday.
Th wheels on paper they look very interesting. They are not the lightest wheels available, but at around the 1.2-1.3kg mark for a 60mm deep wheelset, I still consider that impressively light. More importantly, they appear to be designed with performance, stiffness and durability in mind rather than simply chasing a headline weight figure.

The thing that stands out most to me is the width. At 26mm internal and 35.8mm external, these are the widest wheelset I've personally owned so they are on there website as All road so as we can see there is almost a Road/Gravel cross over now with some wheelset


Model: Tagoola Aura RA60UL
 Rim Depth: 60mm
 Internal Width: 26mm
 External Width: 35mm
 Claimed Weight: 1260g
 Tyre Compatibility: 30-48mm
 Brake Type: Disc Brake
 Carbon Fibre: T800/T1000
 Finish: UD Satin
 Max System Weight: 110kg

Hub
12x100 Front TA
12x142 Rear TA
Centre Lock
54T Ratchet System
TPI Steel Bearings
Shimano HG / Shimano MS / SRAM XDR Freehub Options
Spokes Tagoola AERO 34 Carbon Spokes 3.4mm
20 Front / 20 Rear
2-Cross Lacing
1:1 Rear Lacing Ratio

https://www.tagoola.cn/product/aura-ra60ul/


For reference, these will be the widest wheels I've owned to date, so I'm particularly interested to see how the 32mm Eagle F1 R tyres measure up and how the wide rim profile affects ride quality, handling and speed.

[Bonus79]

I've been speaking with Matter from Tagoola for well over a year via WhatsApp. And ike many others, I first came across the brand through this foum

One of the things I find interesting is learning about different wheel manufacturers, their engineering processes and their design philosophies. I speak with quite a few brands and factories, and whilst there's absolutely nothing wrong with it, and as many of us already know many companies are essentially selecting rims, hubs and spokes from different suppliers and building a wheelset around those components.

What interested me about Tagoola is that they appear to approach things more as a complete wheel system. Their philosophy is to develop the rim, spokes and hub together rather than simply sourcing individual components and combining them into a finished wheel.

Over the last year we've had numerous discussions about wheel design, hub durability, spoke counts, impact testing, stiffness and the balance between weight and long-term reliability. One topic we've often discussed is the industry's obsession with chasing the lightest possible wheelset. Matt's view is that ultra-lightweight products often involve compromises, particularly when it comes to durability and real-world performance.

As a result, Tagoola have agreed to send me a set of their Aura RA60UL wheels for test and reviow

The wheelset  landed a in the UK on the Monday and I will pick them up Friday.
Th wheels on paper they look very interesting. They are not the lightest wheels available, but at around the 1.2-1.3kg mark for a 60mm deep wheelset, I still consider that impressively light. More importantly, they appear to be designed with performance, stiffness and durability in mind rather than simply chasing a headline weight figure.

The thing that stands out most to me is the width. At 26mm internal and 35.8mm external, these are the widest wheelset I've personally owned so they are on there website as All road so as we can see there is almost a Road/Gravel cross over now with some wheelset


Model: Tagoola Aura RA60UL
 Rim Depth: 60mm
 Internal Width: 26mm
 External Width: 35mm
 Claimed Weight: 1260g
 Tyre Compatibility: 30-48mm
 Brake Type: Disc Brake
 Carbon Fibre: T800/T1000
 Finish: UD Satin
 Max System Weight: 110kg

Hub
12x100 Front TA
12x142 Rear TA
Centre Lock
54T Ratchet System
TPI Steel Bearings
Shimano HG / Shimano MS / SRAM XDR Freehub Options
Spokes Tagoola AERO 34 Carbon Spokes 3.4mm
20 Front / 20 Rear
2-Cross Lacing
1:1 Rear Lacing Ratio

https://www.tagoola.cn/product/aura-ra60ul/


For reference, these will be the widest wheels I've owned to date, so I'm particularly interested to see how the 32mm Eagle F1 R tyres measure up and how the wide rim profile affects ride quality, handling and speed.

The wheels look very interesting... it's just a shame they aren't compatible with 28mm tires; I’d love a wide wheel like that but with a 24/25C internal rim width so I could run 28mm tires (I recently switched to 28mm tires on 23C rims and find them much more comfortable than the 25-26mm tires on 18C rims, so I’m in no rush to go wider for now, though I’ll probably try 30mm tires at my next swap).

I notice that various manufacturers of carbon-spoked wheels are adopting a 2:1 lacing pattern, whereas here they’ve stuck with 1:1 lacing.

Regarding what you wrote about Tagoola: I’m currently use a set of their DAO 50mm wheels (personally, I prefer the "old" DAO name/logo over Aero Raptor), and the specs and designs seem identical to the Yishun WRSK50C PRO... I’ve always wondered (without having any confirmation) if Tagoola actually bought or commissioned that wheelset directly from Yishun.

Let us know how you get on with this wheelset and how sensitive they are to crosswind.

Thanks.

[Sander2177]

The wheels look very interesting... it's just a shame they aren't compatible with 28mm tires; I’d love a wide wheel like that but with a 24/25C internal rim width so I could run 28mm tires (I recently switched to 28mm tires on 23C rims and find them much more comfortable than the 25-26mm tires on 18C rims, so I’m in no rush to go wider for now, though I’ll probably try 30mm tires at my next swap).

I notice that various manufacturers of carbon-spoked wheels are adopting a 2:1 lacing pattern, whereas here they’ve stuck with 1:1 lacing.

Regarding what you wrote about Tagoola: I’m currently use a set of their DAO 50mm wheels (personally, I prefer the "old" DAO name/logo over Aero Raptor), and the specs and designs seem identical to the Yishun WRSK50C PRO... I’ve always wondered (without having any confirmation) if Tagoola actually bought or commissioned that wheelset directly from Yishun.

Let us know how you get on with this wheelset and how sensitive they are to crosswind.

Thanks.

Hi Mate

I've been told they'll still work with 28mm tyres, and I'm sure they will. Personally though, if I was primarily running a 28mm tyre, I'd probably lean towards a 23 internal rim rather than 26mm. I've gradually moved towards 30-32mm tyres myself, which is where a rim this wide starts to make more sense.

If you look at the Tagoola range, they also offer the Pulse models with a 23mm internal width, which may be closer to what you're looking for.

https://www.tagoola.cn/product/pulse-rp60/

In all honesty, I prefer the wheels shown on the Tagoola website. The satin finish, minimal graphics and cleaner overall look are much more to my taste. The Aero Raptor branding on AliExpress isn't really for me. If I was buying a set, I'd probably ask for them with no logos at all.

As for the Yishun connection, who knows. There are so many open-mould rims and wheelsets in the market now that it can be difficult to work out who's designing, manufacturing or simply sourcing from where. To be honest, it doesn't make much difference to me as long as the product performs.

Regarding crosswinds, I'll definitely report back once I've got some miles on them. That said, my view has always been that a 60mm wheel is a 60mm wheel. Modern rim shapes can certainly help, but physics still applies. If it's windy, a deep wheel will be affected by the wind.


Crosswind sensitivity is also highly subjective. Put two riders on the exact same bike and wheelset in the same conditions and you'll often get two completely different opinions. Rider weight, confidence and bike-handling skills all play a part.

I've got a fast 120km group ride planned this weekend, so assuming the weather plays ball, that should be a good first test of how they perform in the real world.

[Bonus79]

Hi Mate

I've been told they'll still work with 28mm tyres, and I'm sure they will. Personally though, if I was primarily running a 28mm tyre, I'd probably lean towards a 23 internal rim rather than 26mm. I've gradually moved towards 30-32mm tyres myself, which is where a rim this wide starts to make more sense.

If you look at the Tagoola range, they also offer the Pulse models with a 23mm internal width, which may be closer to what you're looking for.

https://www.tagoola.cn/product/pulse-rp60/

In all honesty, I prefer the wheels shown on the Tagoola website. The satin finish, minimal graphics and cleaner overall look are much more to my taste. The Aero Raptor branding on AliExpress isn't really for me. If I was buying a set, I'd probably ask for them with no logos at all.

As for the Yishun connection, who knows. There are so many open-mould rims and wheelsets in the market now that it can be difficult to work out who's designing, manufacturing or simply sourcing from where. To be honest, it doesn't make much difference to me as long as the product performs.

Regarding crosswinds, I'll definitely report back once I've got some miles on them. That said, my view has always been that a 60mm wheel is a 60mm wheel. Modern rim shapes can certainly help, but physics still applies. If it's windy, a deep wheel will be affected by the wind.


Crosswind sensitivity is also highly subjective. Put two riders on the exact same bike and wheelset in the same conditions and you'll often get two completely different opinions. Rider weight, confidence and bike-handling skills all play a part.

I've got a fast 120km group ride planned this weekend, so assuming the weather plays ball, that should be a good first test of how they perform in the real world.

Hi,
I agree with what you're saying: for 28mm tires, a 23-24mm internal width (IW) rim is likely the ideal choice. However, I’d like a 25–26mm internal width rim that keeps that option open, even though the best pairing is with 30–32mm tires (based on what you're saying, it would be possible with these rims as well).

Thanks for the tip; however, I notice that the Pulse rim is the same width as my DAO Optimax Light 50mm wheels (23mm IW and 30.5mm external width/OW). If I opt for a 60mm profile, I’d prefer a wider external rim width—though a wider rim doesn't automatically guarantee less wind sensitivity.

As for whether Tagoola manufactures its wheels in-house or outsources production, that doesn't really matter much to me either. What counts is that the product is solid (I'm currently very happy with my Tagoolas) and that the company is responsive if issues arise. If they do indeed source from Yishun, I’d view that as a sign of quality and reliability, based on what I’ve read about Yishun (incidentally, it looks like they use the same 3.4mm carbon spokes).

Regarding the graphics, I honestly prefer the look of my DAO (see photo) over the Tagoola Peak/Pulse (and the Aero Raptor ones too) but, of course, everyone has their own taste.

Looking forward to the first review after the 120km ride.

Thanks.

[Lotnik]

Hi,
I agree with what you're saying: for 28mm tires, a 23-24mm internal width (IW) rim is likely the ideal choice. However, I’d like a 25–26mm internal width rim that keeps that option open, even though the best pairing is with 30–32mm tires (based on what you're saying, it would be possible with these rims as well).

Thanks for the tip; however, I notice that the Pulse rim is the same width as my DAO Optimax Light 50mm wheels (23mm IW and 30.5mm external width/OW). If I opt for a 60mm profile, I’d prefer a wider external rim width—though a wider rim doesn't automatically guarantee less wind sensitivity.

As for whether Tagoola manufactures its wheels in-house or outsources production, that doesn't really matter much to me either. What counts is that the product is solid (I'm currently very happy with my Tagoolas) and that the company is responsive if issues arise. If they do indeed source from Yishun, I’d view that as a sign of quality and reliability, based on what I’ve read about Yishun (incidentally, it looks like they use the same 3.4mm carbon spokes).

Regarding the graphics, I honestly prefer the look of my DAO (see photo) over the Tagoola Peak/Pulse (and the Aero Raptor ones too) but, of course, everyone has their own taste.

Looking forward to the first review after the 120km ride.

Thanks.

No manufacturer will say you that there's an option to put 28 mm tire on 25 IW rim. It's against ERTRO standard. But sure you can do that on hooked rims.

[Bonus79]

No manufacturer will say you that there's an option to put 28 mm tire on 25 IW rim. It's against ERTRO standard. But sure you can do that on hooked rims.

Actually, I seem to recall seeing specifications for 25–26C rims where the manufacturer claims compatibility with 28mm tires as well... so what is the truth in these cases?
What ETRTO says, or what the manufacturer says?

[Sander2177]

Actually, I seem to recall seeing specifications for 25–26C rims where the manufacturer claims compatibility with 28mm tires as well... so what is the truth in these cases?
What ETRTO says, or what the manufacturer says?

Mate, I just fit tyres to rims and ride them. I've never really paid any attention to  ETRTO,  and as far as I'm aware they're guidance rather than a hard-and-fast rule.

For example, I've been running 28mm tyres on 25mm internal width rims for well over 18 months on some of my bikes without any issues at all. In my experience, there are plenty of tyre and rim combinations that work perfectly well despite not fitting neatly within every guideline.

Guideline means:

A recommendation
General advice
Something intended to help people make decisions
It does not mean a strict rule that must always be followed.

I'm not the type of person to do something just because ETRTO or a manufacturer says it should or shouldn't work. If a combination is safe, fits correctly, and performs well in the real world, then I will do it

I might still try a 28mm tyre and see how it comes up on a 26mm internal rim, but for these wheels I'll most likely be running either 30mm or 32mm tyres. It'll depend on the actual measured tyre width (WAM) and the available frame clearance, especially at the rear of the ER One.

[BFBS]

I assume if a wheel uses cnSpokes or Sapim, Pillar makes no difference.
That just leaves the questions is the Arc082 a good hub?
Because the Tagoola Wave2 looks good.

[BeR]

I assume if a wheel uses cnSpokes or Sapim, Pillar makes no difference.
That just leaves the questions is the Arc082 a good hub?
Because the Tagoola Wave2 looks good.

I’ve been running a set of ARC hubs on my Tagoola wheels (some of my friends use those hubs too) and they offer incredible performance and value for the money. ARC hubs are hard to beat on price-to-performance. I find them very reliable.

Like for every hub,  keep an eye on bearing maintenance if you frequently ride in harsh conditions.

[BFBS]

I’ve been running a set of ARC hubs on my Tagoola wheels (some of my friends use those hubs too) and they offer incredible performance and value for the money. ARC hubs are hard to beat on price-to-performance. I find them very reliable.

Like for every hub,  keep an eye on bearing maintenance if you frequently ride in harsh conditions.

Thanks. Is the Freehub more on the silent or loud site?
And a bit of maintenance should be common.

Although I’m still a bit confused which rim width to chose. I want to ride tires between 28 and 32cc. Maybe 50mm is also a bit deep.
The brand isn’t that important, but I like the approach of not chasing light weight mentioned by
@Sander2177

Edit: And the Mini Hook with these and the Cure 24 make a bit hessitant as well.

[BeR]

Thanks. Is the Freehub more on the silent or loud site?
And a bit of maintenance should be common.

Although I’m still a bit confused which rim width to chose. I want to ride tires between 28 and 32cc. Maybe 50mm is also a bit deep.
The brand isn’t that important, but I like the approach of not chasing light weight mentioned by
@Sander2177

Edit: And the Mini Hook with these and the Cure 24 make a bit hessitant as well.

Loud side. I run 30 mm tires with my Tagoola wheels and it fits perfectly.

You can ask to Matter some advice, He answers very quickly and is always kind to help.

[Sander2177]

Thanks. Is the Freehub more on the silent or loud site?
And a bit of maintenance should be common.

Although I’m still a bit confused which rim width to chose. I want to ride tires between 28 and 32cc. Maybe 50mm is also a bit deep.
The brand isn’t that important, but I like the approach of not chasing light weight mentioned by
@Sander2177

Edit: And the Mini Hook with these and the Cure 24 make a bit hessitant as well.

I went out on the wheelset on Saturday and covered just under 120 km in a group ride.

The 32 mm tyres measure 33.4 mm on the rims, and I was running 51 psi front and 55 psi rear.

Nothing out of the ordinary to report. To be honest, I didn't really pay much attention to the mini-hook design while riding, as everything performed exactly as expected

Regarding my comments about chasing lower wheel weights, my point is that most wheel brands tend to offer a one-size-fits-all approach, and generally that works well. However, not every wheelset is suitable for every rider or riding style.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with ultra-light wheelsets, but riders need to be realistic about their weight, riding style, road conditions and intended use. A 55 kg rider climbing smooth mountain roads has very different requirements from a 95 kg rider doing fast group rides on rough roads.

I think the first thing you need to decide is which tyre size you want to run.
I don't think 50mm is deep and is generally considered the best all round depth for a road wheel.
I would say the pulse is more suited to 28-30mm tyre looking at the rim width.
The Aura no doubt will take a 30m tyre however after mounting 32mm I say this or wider as  I am also considering getting a set of 34mm for this wheelset

Personally, I prefer manufacturers that offer different build options and weight limits rather than simply advertising the lightest possible number.

[Matter]

Thanks. Is the Freehub more on the silent or loud site?
And a bit of maintenance should be common.

Although I’m still a bit confused which rim width to chose. I want to ride tires between 28 and 32cc. Maybe 50mm is also a bit deep.
The brand isn’t that important, but I like the approach of not chasing light weight mentioned by
@Sander2177

Edit: And the Mini Hook with these and the Cure 24 make a bit hessitant as well.

You can contact customer service via WhatsApp or AliExpress; they can provide a video so you can verify the sound.
As for choosing between 28C and 30C, it depends on your needs: opt for 28C if you want a more race-oriented feel, or 30C if you want to balance performance with comfort. Personally, I use a setup combining PULSE rims (23mm internal width) with 30C PRO 5 tires, which offers a good balance of comfort and cost-effectiveness.

[Matter]

Tagoola has upgraded both its brand and products this year. We invite you to visit our website and AliExpress store to explore our offerings and see what meets your needs.

[Smokemachine]

I got the all Road wheelset last year, 40mm deep. Paired with 30mm Pirelli P Zero Race RS tube type tires + TPU tubes. I chose to add brass nipples and Sapim CX ray spokes. Don’t remember the actual weight now but it’s around 1450g iirc. Haven’t used them until now since I own 6 bikes and ride 95% gravel. But took them for a run this weekend and they were blissful. Even hit some PRs which is funny because I didn’t push myself particularly. They simply seem fast.

They’re not too loud, but definitely noticeable. They make a nice buzz. Comparing to my friends Bontrager Aeolus wheel (don’t remember the exact model but they’re on a top of the line Emonda SLR 9) they become really tiresome after a while, as they’re insanely loud.

I can fully recommend Tagoola from my short experience.