Author Topic: CSC Gravel Bike Wheels  (Read 9538 times)

NiHearts

CSC Gravel Bike Wheels
« on: March 23, 2025, 02:43:12 PM »
Hey Guys,
Has anyone had experience with CSC Ultralight all-road wheels?

I'm looking for a lightweight, budget-friendly wheelset for gravel riding with:
- Internal width: 24-25mm
- Rim height: 40-50mm

I found these on AliExpress (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008634411225.html) and they also have an official website (https://www.carbonspeedcycle.com/).

Would appreciate any feedback on durability, build quality, weight accuracy, and overall performance.
Also interested in how their customer service has been if you've had any warranty issues.

Alternatively, would it be wiser to go with more established Chinese carbon brands like Farsports, CRW, 9Velo or NO 6. for similar specs?
Open to recommendations for other wheelsets in this category that offer good value.

Thanks!
« Last Edit: March 23, 2025, 02:45:06 PM by NiHearts »

xicsx

Re: CSC Gravel Bike Wheels
« Reply #1 on: March 24, 2025, 09:08:29 AM »
I bought these wheels
https://a.aliexpress.com/_Ez61LX6
and after 1000km I had a problem with the rear wheel, loose spokes and the wheel was out of center if I pulled at the indicated tension.
To keep the wheel centered I had to keep the spokes at low tension but after not even a few km I had loose spokes again.
Terrible support, they don't want to acknowledge that it's a structural problem.
Stay away from them and look elsewhere

hugovl

Re: CSC Gravel Bike Wheels
« Reply #2 on: March 27, 2025, 04:49:14 AM »
Bought the same wheels, haven't ridden them, probably next week will.
First impression is good, no problem mounting the tyres either.

Bought them after a couple of posts with positive feedback on a Dutch cycling forum.

Although there is a difference in reviews between the wheels with their own CSCT31 hub and the D272 hubs. The latter is giving better reviews and less issues than the first.

bikepacker_dude

Re: CSC Gravel Bike Wheels
« Reply #3 on: September 28, 2025, 01:14:49 PM »
Any updates in this matter?
I am considering CSC wheels since they ship from within the EU which is good for me in Sweden.

If you ride on CSC wheels, what are your impressions?

geramonta

Re: CSC Gravel Bike Wheels
« Reply #4 on: September 29, 2025, 01:49:40 AM »
I have a set of CSC D272 Ratchet 50T road wheels with a 50mm profile, 30mm external width, and 23mm internal width. I bought them 6 months ago and have put about 5,000 km on them. So far, I'm delighted and haven't had any issues. Since people were skeptical about the reliability of the Chinese 50T ratchets, I have performed a cleaning and greasing every 3 months.

I have now bought another set of CSC D272 Ratchet 50T gravel wheels with a 45mm profile, 35mm external width, and 29mm internal width. I can't give an opinion on them yet, as I have only mounted the tires and am waiting to receive the frame.

hugovl

Re: CSC Gravel Bike Wheels
« Reply #5 on: September 29, 2025, 08:51:21 AM »
Update after 2k on the 40x30mm D272 hub wheels. Flawless so far. Feeling and riding really good tbh.

bikepacker_dude

Re: CSC Gravel Bike Wheels
« Reply #6 on: September 29, 2025, 03:12:28 PM »
I have a set of CSC D272 Ratchet 50T road wheels with a 50mm profile, 30mm external width, and 23mm internal width. I bought them 6 months ago and have put about 5,000 km on them. So far, I'm delighted and haven't had any issues. Since people were skeptical about the reliability of the Chinese 50T ratchets, I have performed a cleaning and greasing every 3 months.

I have now bought another set of CSC D272 Ratchet 50T gravel wheels with a 45mm profile, 35mm external width, and 29mm internal width. I can't give an opinion on them yet, as I have only mounted the tires and am waiting to receive the frame.

I am considering those 45 mm profile, 35 (29) width wheels for my gravel bike, so I would love to hear your opinion once you start riding them :)