Tagoola wheel

[lkbfreak]

I use Merlin CDR-2 wheelset but I guess the difference is in the spokes. And what 100 € wheels you're talking about? Off course carbon spokes are stiffer but everything depends on lacing and tensioning.

What kind of wheels did you had previous to using the Tagoola DAO50s? Interesting that you say that they are stiffer, do you have carbon spokes on the 100 euro wheels or also steel? for me the Carbon spoke wheels are stiffer than the Tagoola. Also with the same power output, only not the same speed.

[jonathanf2]

A small issue with m Tagoola all-road wheels. The surface coating of the rims suck. I find them hard to clean. What might require a damp cloth to wipe down for my other wheelsets, I have to use an alcohol spray and several passes to wipe the Tagoola wheels from tubeless sealant or stray grease.

[Avalius]

Ordered a set wave 50's to give them ago with 416 spokes. Mine came in at 1425gr, a bit dissapointed wanted these to be around 1350gr.
Centerlock rotor didn't really fit well but that was an easy fix and the wheel wasn't 100% true. Took me some more time to fix.

I'll test ride them in two days. I'll update with a ride review. The initial thoughts are a bit too much you get what you pay instead of amazing at this price point.

[Bonus79]

Ordered a set wave 50's to give them ago with 416 spokes. Mine came in at 1425gr, a bit dissapointed wanted these to be around 1350gr.
Centerlock rotor didn't really fit well but that was an easy fix and the wheel wasn't 100% true. Took me some more time to fix.

I'll test ride them in two days. I'll update with a ride review. The initial thoughts are a bit too much you get what you pay instead of amazing at this price point.

Could you elaborate?
What do you mean the rotor didn't fit well?
How did you notice that the wheel wasn't perfectly centered? By testing them on the road or just by spinning them?
Thanks

[Avalius]

Could you elaborate?
What do you mean the rotor didn't fit well?
How did you notice that the wheel wasn't perfectly centered? By testing them on the road or just by spinning them?
Thanks

Had to use a soft hammer to get the rotor in place, two taps was ok. Np after first fit but it's a minor remark.
And I have a stand where i true wheels when I build them. Was minor again.

[Avalius]

Ordered a set wave 50's to give them ago with 416 spokes. Mine came in at 1425gr, a bit dissapointed wanted these to be around 1350gr.
Centerlock rotor didn't really fit well but that was an easy fix and the wheel wasn't 100% true. Took me some more time to fix.

I'll test ride them in two days. I'll update with a ride review. The initial thoughts are a bit too much you get what you pay instead of amazing at this price point.

Ride test:

Have to say I'm impressed with the roadfeel on these wheels. Bombed some hills where I know wind always has play, they are stable in crosswinds.
The hub has a nice sound, decent acceleration for what it's worth. At this price point one of the better wheels you can buy on AliEx.

[Joey]

I'm currently looking at the "All Road" rims. Any disadvantages to them being asymmetrical? in my research, it seems like maybe aerodynamics? And of course the aesthetics of it (this is important too!)  .

[Scott902]

A small issue with m Tagoola all-road wheels. The surface coating of the rims suck. I find them hard to clean. What might require a damp cloth to wipe down for my other wheelsets, I have to use an alcohol spray and several passes to wipe the Tagoola wheels from tubeless sealant or stray grease.

I've noticed this too. Stains or something on the wheels where I can only assume water or something has been on the wheel but left a circular stain and doesnt seem to want to come off during a normal cleaning.

[Matter]

Just in time for the 2025 Tour de France, the new Wave Carbon Spoke wheelset is designed for high-performance road and mountain bikes. Not only is it lightweight and aerodynamic, its unique wave-shaped carbon spokes are eye-catching - a focal point on any ride.
First 3 customers: $80 off | Next 10 customers: $50 off
*(Duty-free shipping in EU/US | Limited to 13 sets!)*

🔥 Why choose this wheelset?
⏱️ RACE-LEVEL PERFORMANCE

Aero Wave Spokes: Inspired by Humpback Whale Fins - 20% Less Turbulence

Pro-Grade Weight: 4550 Series: 1260g / 6065 Series: 1450g

Clean: UD Satin or Glossy (No Paint = Less Weight)

21mm Internal Width: Optimized for 25-35c Tubeless

5.5mm carbon spokes

✓ Duty Free Shipping: EU (DPD) / US (Express, 20 Days)
✓ Freehub: Shimano HG, SRAM XDR
✓ Custom Branding: OEM/ODM Welcome
✓ Minimum Order 1 Set - No Risk Testing Required!

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005009092165094.html

[kbernstein]

Just in time for the 2025 Tour de France, the new Wave Carbon Spoke wheelset is designed for high-performance road and mountain bikes. Not only is it lightweight and aerodynamic, its unique wave-shaped carbon spokes are eye-catching - a focal point on any ride.
First 3 customers: $80 off | Next 10 customers: $50 off
*(Duty-free shipping in EU/US | Limited to 13 sets!)*

🔥 Why choose this wheelset?
⏱️ RACE-LEVEL PERFORMANCE

Aero Wave Spokes: Inspired by Humpback Whale Fins - 20% Less Turbulence

Pro-Grade Weight: 4550 Series: 1260g / 6065 Series: 1450g

Clean: UD Satin or Glossy (No Paint = Less Weight)

21mm Internal Width: Optimized for 25-35c Tubeless

5.5mm carbon spokes

✓ Duty Free Shipping: EU (DPD) / US (Express, 20 Days)
✓ Freehub: Shimano HG, SRAM XDR
✓ Custom Branding: OEM/ODM Welcome
✓ Minimum Order 1 Set - No Risk Testing Required!

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005009092165094.html

Hi Matter. I have sent you an email a couple days ago regarding tubeless valves you have not answered. Could I get a response soon ish so I can know whether I need to order more valves or if this was a one off accident?

[Matter]

Hi Matter. I have sent you an email a couple days ago regarding tubeless valves you have not answered. Could I get a response soon ish so I can know whether I need to order more valves or if this was a one off accident?

We are very sorry. All of our wheels come with tubeless valves and pre-installed tubeless tape. This is just a one-off case and I will arrange to have them reissued to you.

[Matter]

Ultralight 24-hole steel spoked hub (TR01 style design)
Freehub options:

Shimano HG: 216g

SRAM XD: 209g

Engagement: 48T ratchet system

Axle dimensions: 12x100mm (front) / 12x142mm (rear)

Performance and durability:

Maximum static load: >150kg

Maximum torque: >200Nm

Spoke hole tensile strength: >2000N

Fatigue test cycles: >500,000 revolutions

Water and dust resistant: IP42-IP53

Custom wheels available - pair with our rims to create your own custom build!

Top ultra-light weight
Compared with other ultra-light hubs such as TR01 and Nonplus, it provides an adjustable preload ring, while retaining the freehub bearing bushing and ratchet bushing, eliminating the axis compression and tightening caused by the removal of the bushing. At the same time, it adopts a conical single-sided 48T ratchet structure to ensure engagement stability, the axis adopts hardened surface treatment, and the bearing adopts TPI steel bearing to ensure durability, which can be upgraded to TPI ceramic bearings.

[bichler.bua]

Sharing my recent experience with Tagoola, ordered two wheelsets from them through AliExpress:

Aeroraptor ALL ROAD, 24mm internal, 32.6mm external, 40mm deep with CX Ray spokes:
https://aliexpress.com/item/1005008351886354.html
Weight came in at around 1460g with rim tape, if I recall correctly - seems in line with the 1430g advertised (without tape)
The wheels are mounted on my Waltly custom all road with 38mm supple tires and TPU tubes.
Shaved off almost 600g versus my previous aluminum wheels with durable tires.
Asked for no decals, shipped with tubeless valves and two spare spokes.
Rim bed has holes, which is fine for me and is covered with Kapton like tape.
Wheels are true, excellent ride feel for an all road bike.
After some vouchers and with the seller's shipping method that includes delivery & tax for shipping to Europe, Germany, I paid slightly below 400 EUR.
At this price this is an excellent set of wheels for all road and gravel bikes.

Aeroraptor RP PRO, 23.5mm internal, 31mm external, 45mm deep
https://aliexpress.com/item/1005009041517854.html
Opted for the steel bearings, weight is 1177g (with rim tape) vs the 1160g advertised without tape
Wheels are mounted on a BMC Roadmachine and shaved off almost 400g over my previous 50mm carbon wheel with steel spokes (Scribe Aero, 4 years old).
Same as above: requested no decals and spare spokes (2 shipped), rim bed with holes and covered with Kapton like tape.
This is my first carbon spoke wheelset (spoke width 3.5mm), I would not say it is a harsh ride feel, but it feels less compliant as steel spokes.
On the other hand, because of less weight and the stiff spokes, the wheels feel more stiff when accelerating and more lively when riding and cornering compared to my previous wheelset.
After vouchers and with seller's shipping method (including delivery & tax to Europe, Germany) these were <600 EUR.

Can not speak much about crosswind performance or long term relaibility, only done a few rides on each of the wheels.
Communication with Matter and the team was excellent and prompt.
Hard to believe there are better wheels, most definitely not at this price point - clear recommendation from my side.

[Mariuszuzd]

My experience with Tagoola is also very positive, still I'm testing my new wheels! I've ordered a ned model so Aeroraptor Wave 60/65 mm  In general, 1450 g of happiness, looking amazing, still no review as I want to hit around 1000 km. I will keep you ppsted!

Product link- https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/1005009092165094.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2pol

[kbernstein]

I bought 2 wheelsets from Matter and put about 1500km between them. There is nothing bad to report about use, they work great. Windy descents on 50mm front feels like my body will never be recovered but that's my problem.

However I'm not impressed with the QC and I felt like I should at least let people know.
Initial communication was great, tiny mistranslations but very fast responses to emails. Shipping is what it is, dpd blows but I eventually received them one week apart:
First wheelset had no tubeless valve at all. Not preinstalled, not in the box. Despite the paper claiming they double checked and ticked off "tubeless tape and valve installed". Since the other wheelset took another week to get there I emailed to ask if 1. this was normal and if 2. the other wheelset would have a tubeless valve. My email took a few days to get an answer as opposed to 12 hours max before purchase, so I wasted 10 bucks ordering 2 pairs on ali. I was eventually sent an AE link to buy "spare/replacement parts" for a dollar which wasn't refunded automatically, I had to appeal to aliexpress.
The tension had one noticeably uneven spoke on the rear (. They were true so I don't mind much but why not take a minute it takes an experienced builder to make it from decent to great?
The second wheelset came, the tension sheet was good and they also ticked off the "tubeless valve INSTALLED" QC box. It was supplied this time, but not installed, in a plastic bag. A toddler could install a tubeless valve so it's all good, but why tick "installed" when you didn't? Is somebody really looking at my wheelset or do you pre print ticked off QC sheets?
And finally, none of the endcaps on either wheel had any grease at all. Completely dry. Again not a big deal, it takes 5 minutes to grease 8 endcaps but I thought this was a problem of the past for chinese wheels? Many people could have easily overlooked greasing them, I only opened them out of curiosity
It would also be nice to get a spare spoke or 2 in my opinion, as many people asked above.

Overall, I am happy with my purchase, the wheels are fine. I'm being nitpicky but between greasing everything myself, emailing twice to ask about missing valves and the suboptimal QC, these tiny details add up to a not overwhelmingly positive experience. I don't regret it as none of these were dealbreakers at all, but I would be a little hesitant to truly recommend or buy again from tagoola, even if the end product is seemingly great