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[BeR]

Wheels delivered (DAO Optimax Light)!
Good packaging, nice wheels and as ordered.
The wheels arrived already taped and with tubeless valves installed....the tape seems to be very sturdy, let's hope it is valid and that it does not play tricks (I'm used to rim brake wheels with closed rim).
Since these are my first disc wheels, I only have one doubt: removing the transparent plastic protection, I also left a part of the hub in my hand (see black piece in the photo).... is this normal?
Thanks

It happens sometimes. You just have to put it again.

[coffeebreak]

Mounted tires on my DAO Optimax wheels today and went for a short ride.

I gotta say these are the easiest wheels I have ever had to mount tubeless Panaracer GK tires at home. All my previous attempts eventually led to taking the wheels to LBS but not these. The hook less / mini hook design obviously helps and Panaracers settled on it right away in the first go. No leaky sealant, no frustration with the tires not seating, no air escaping. Smooth as it could be, using the manual floor pump I have at home. I'm super glad with the setup.

As for the short ride of 20 miles, the wheels rolled well - I couldn't differentiate between these and much expensive ICAN, Far sports wheels I have. The freehub is not loud at all and I'm thankful for that. My Elite wheels are loud af in comparison.

1250~ grams, 38mm, star ratchet, CX ray spokes, tape and valve installed to perfection from factory and 3 day shipping all for $450. Couldn't ask for more.

[Bonus79]

Mounted tires on my DAO Optimax wheels today and went for a short ride.

1250~ grams, 38mm, star ratchet, CX ray spokes, tape and valve installed to perfection from factory and 3 day shipping all for $450. Couldn't ask for more.

My DAO Optimax Light 50mm and 23C (star ratchet + CX ray spokes) weigh about 1400g with tape and valves installed....

[Scott902]

mounted a set of GP5000 AS TR 32mm on my DAO 50 wave. Did a 60km ride today. Never had carbon wheels or GP5000s before, so can't compare, but bike is definitely quicker and holds speed more. Set a bunch of PRs and avg speed was higher on strava. But again, probably more tires than anything, but Im pleased with them. Tires mounted fairly easily, set up tubeless. Had to redo the front as I somehow mounted the tire backwards 

The downside, after I flipped the tire, I forgot to align the logo with the valve. sigh

[Scott902]

 

[H143]

What about the stifness of these wheels can i compare them with rovals?

[H143]

Ordered yesterday: 50mm high, 21mm internal width, and new hubs.
Curious to see how they perform—if they turn out well, maybe the rest of the club will want in too.

Hopefully they get delivered soon, I’m really looking forward to trying them out.

[00Garza]

What about the stifness of these wheels can i compare them with rovals?

Expecting a $400 wheelset to perform like a $2000 wheelset is not realistic. I'm just hoping they ride well and the hubs last.

[Bonus79]

Expecting a $400 wheelset to perform like a $2000 wheelset is not realistic. I'm just hoping they ride well and the hubs last.

Performance may not be the same, but reliability is not necessarily inferior...just this morning I was reading on an Italian forum about a user who, due to some spokes breaking on his Roval Alpinist CLX, fell and injured himself quite seriously.

[Matter]

New carbon spoke wheels!

Key Features:

23.5mm internal width rim with ultra-light carbon spokes

Various rim depths available: 38mm, 45mm, 50mm and 60mm

Custom hubs - with choice of Enduro steel bearings or CEMA ceramic bearings

Starting weight at just 1140g (lightest configuration)

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256808855203102.html?gatewayAdapt=4itemAdapt

For riders seeking even more stiffness:

5.5mm carbon spokes with 45/50mm or 60/65mm wave rims (slightly heavier but stiffer)

Available next week! Stay tuned for updates.

[BeR]

I ordered a wheelset : 45 mm deep / 23 mm internal / DT 240 exp hub / CX-ray spokes / brass nipples.

Weight is so nice.

Here is a picture. They were so fast to build them and the communication was amazing. The seller helped  lot.

So far, I strongly recommand them.

First (short) ride of 40 km with my wheelset :

The pros :
- lightweight and easy to accelerate (after a stop for exemple)
- no problem for climbing
- no problem in crosswind (almost 30 km/h)
- Stiff when sprinting (no disc rubbing)
- I have not ridden on bad tarmac so I can say anything about it
- when you have the wind behind or you go downhill, speed is great
- no instability at 53 km/h

The con :
- No drain hole. I did not know that you have to ask them a hole before ordering. I thought that all brands do this. So I guess it is my fault. I am curious to ride under the rain or after washed my bike.

NB : Chaoyang tire looks great too but I need more rides.

[hoot]

I received mine a couple of days ago. 50mm depth asymmetric gravel rims, ratchet hubs, pillar wing spokes, brass nipples, drain holes, 1380g.
They arrived in perfect condition, complete with rim tape and valves installed and a spoke tension report. I could easily mount tubeless tyres (without any additional tape, compressor etc).

I requested the drain holes and I'm not sure it's a standard offering for them. The holes could be slightly cleaner but hopefully they don't cause any issues.

There was a small amount of grease under the end caps, and red grease on the freehub ratchet rings. On the rear hub the rotor lockring seemed to foul the NDS end cap slightly but the rotor still mounted ok.

After about 130km the freehub is getting slightly louder (it was almost silent to begin with). There was quite a lot of friction from the ratchet to start with, and it is still causing some chain slap when freewheeling over bumps or when I stop pedalling abruptly. I'm hoping this is something that improves as the ratchets wear in.

Overall I'm very happy so far and I wasn't expecting this level of quality for the price.

My only update after about 2000km is that the freehub is now a lot freer (no more dropped chains!) and a lot louder! Other than that they wheels have been trouble-free and I'm still very happy with them.

[kubackje]

Received my DAO40 All Road over a week ago and rode a little over 200km on the set. I requested extra spoke and they happily gave me three. Like others, I got the extra key chain and even a water bottle for Chinertown special. The wheelset themselves have been great. Setting up the tubeless was made easy with the already installed rim tape. Considering it was $350 including tax and shipping (after AE coupons), this was such a great deal! I did not choose expedited shipping and AE somehow shipped mine over the sea - it took over three weeks to be delivered from order.

Wheels look great, but really the whole bike is looking incredibly good. What model is that ?

[boxof13]

Wheels look great, but really the whole bike is looking incredibly good. What model is that ?

That is the BXT gravel frame with custom decal I that cut myself, since I have one of those vinyl cutter at home. I have to agree that the bike is such a good looking bike! It's been fantastic so far.

[kubackje]

That is the BXT gravel frame with custom decal I that cut myself, since I have one of those vinyl cutter at home. I have to agree that the bike is such a good looking bike! It's been fantastic so far.

You have good sense for style. I know how I'm asking for decals if I do my next build