Carbon Bike Kits Wheelsets?

[rekj16]

Hey all - thanks very much for all of the input on this forum. I've learned a lot.

I'm looking for a 45mm deep wheelset and am pretty intrigued by this option: https://www.carbonbikekits.com/carbon-road-gravel-cx-disc-bike/360g-ultralight-700c-40x31mm-symmetric-carbon-tubeless-gravel-cx-rim-big-hole-center-distance-1.

Anyone have experience with this company? I've found a post here or there on weightweenies, or here, but not much conclusive. Some people seem to say their measurements aren't 100 percent: https://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=176957&start=45.

Also, on a side note, any thoughts about that rim profile? Will be running 28mm Gp5k.

Thanks!

[Sander2177]

Hmmm I condidered tem then did bot bother.
Most people on here are using XM Carbon Speed so look at this Xiamen Carbon Speed 10 years anniversary special promotion thread by XM Carbon speed.

Also Patrick Lino as reviewed there products
https://youtu.be/BtuLvRT1u-c?si=Jtbh5eueLj6MiH9P
So I don not think you can go wrong, good quality, price and customer service.
I have compered XM with CBK and prices are pretty much the same and lots of wheel option form the grade of carbon, to steel or carbon spokes, depths and hubs

[rekj16]

Yeah, I have strongly considered Peter's options and wish I could buy from him. He doesn't seem to have 45mm in stock at the moment, which is the depth I'd prefer. I know it's not a huge difference to 50mm, but throwing 50mm on a climbing bike just starts to look a little funky from my perspective, so I'm trying to find 45mm options.

[Sander2177]

Yeah, I have strongly considered Peter's options and wish I could buy from him. He doesn't seem to have 45mm in stock at the moment, which is the depth I'd prefer. I know it's not a huge difference to 50mm, but throwing 50mm on a climbing bike just starts to look a little funky from my perspective, so I'm trying to find 45mm options.

I’ve been dealing with Angler on WhatsApp — communication has been really good. I ordered some wheels last week, and he said they’d take 2–3 weeks to make and ship, so hopefully they’re going out this week.

He messaged me today asking if I wanted a carbon spider for the crank. I told him I’d actually prefer a power meter if he can get hold of one, and he said he can. I also asked him to look into some carbon chainrings similar to the ones on my Cybrei cranks — like the Cybrei rings. He’s going to check tomorrow, as Peter from XM mentioned they’re releasing some in about four weeks.

Xiamen’s a pretty tight-knit scene, so I’m hoping he can sort it out.

If you want, I can DM you his WhatsApp. They do 45mm rims with 25mm internal and 31.8mm external widths — available in hooked or hookless — and in three different carbon grades with varying prices.

[rekj16]

Sure! Would love to reach out to them. Thanks!

[Inndoors]

I'd stay away from them. I bought a wheelset and it's been a nightmare.

Wheelset arrived about two months after purchase.
I said no logo - they had added the sticker. It was a quick fix on my end.
Go for two rides, broken carbon spoke. Thankfully, I asked for them to send extras, and they did. But the spoke broke inside the nipple, so I had to get a new one of those. They did not use any standardized nipple and would not reply to any of my emails for their source. I eventually found the right ones on AliExpress.

Upon measuring tension for the carbon spokes, I realized that all of the tensions were extremely off on both wheels. On my TM-1, I had some measuring at a 1. The recommended tension (as cited by them) was a value of at least 19 on the TM-1. They also did not send their "CBK" wrench as quoted in their instructions on adjusting tension.
I have an extremely long email chain asking for information and tools. Responses often take 4+ days and require several follow-ups before I receive a response that is often useless.

TLDR: Probably fine if you are a wheel builder, don't expect them to build it correctly or provide after-purchase support.

[Da11as]

I’ve been dealing with Angler on WhatsApp — communication has been really good. I ordered some wheels last week, and he said they’d take 2–3 weeks to make and ship, so hopefully they’re going out this week.

He messaged me today asking if I wanted a carbon spider for the crank. I told him I’d actually prefer a power meter if he can get hold of one, and he said he can. I also asked him to look into some carbon chainrings similar to the ones on my Cybrei cranks — like the Cybrei rings. He’s going to check tomorrow, as Peter from XM mentioned they’re releasing some in about four weeks.

Xiamen’s a pretty tight-knit scene, so I’m hoping he can sort it out.

If you want, I can DM you his WhatsApp. They do 45mm rims with 25mm internal and 31.8mm external widths — available in hooked or hookless — and in three different carbon grades with varying prices.

Would be interested to hear your feedback once you give them a try. I am currently on the market for wider wheels to replace my Edges but XMC does not ship to my country and have rather limited choices of depth for 32+ external width rims.