DFS Carbon (Xiamen) 60/65mm T1000 Carbon Wheelset — First Ride Impressions

[Sakizashi]

I paid 800 euros (wheels + shipping) in France.
The service is indeed very responsive and provides all the necessary information. Quick responses to various questions, photos, and videos are also provided. It was after reading a review by Sakisashi on this forum that I decided to buy these wheels, even though I was completely unfamiliar with the manufacturer. My only complaint is that I had specified a silent hub when I requested them. The video they
sent me bears no resemblance to the actual sound of the hub. I should also add that some TPU tubes didn't fit through the valve hole; I had to file some of them down.
Aside from these minor inconveniences, these wheels represent very good value for money (for now).

I agree with Serge that filing the valve holes isnt good. I run mine tubeless so I have no idea, but curious to know if the tubes have oversized valves or if the issue is the dimension of the hole.

Regarding the hub noise, mine have a different ratchet structure, but they are insanely loud. They easily compete with CK on that front. They are certainly louder than my 54t DT ratchets. That is also my only complaint.

[Ar26]

Did you get a quote from Peter? I am 99% sure you'd have paid 100+ eur less for the same spec, and having to file valve holes is absolutely not normal.
For less than what you paid, i got a 1200g wheelset from Peter a few weeks ago, 33 wide, 50 deep.
For a silent hub, just put grease in the thing.

Reread the penultimate message in which I indicate that I put grease ( dans le truc ) but the noise comes back very quickly. I questioned Peter and his proposal was slightly cheaper (around 50 euros) but what do you want, it was my adventurous soul that guided me.Looking back, it was the 31.4 width that steered me towards these wheels.

[Sander2177]

Like Ar26, I could have played it safe and gone with XM CarbonSpeed — they have a strong reputation and solid products.
But some of us choose to go off the beaten path in search of potential gems (or the occasional disaster — nobody wants those).
I decided to take a chance and try DFS.

From the few reviews I found, the feedback was positive.
Yes, I’ve only done 140 km on the wheels so far, but everything to this point — communication, payment, delivery — has been smooth.
Angler at DFS has been pushing what he believes is a quality product, and so far, I’ve seen no reason to doubt that.

[Ar26]

I agree with Serge that filing the valve holes isnt good. I run mine tubeless so I have no idea, but curious to know if the tubes have oversized valves or if the issue is the dimension of the hole.

Regarding the hub noise, mine have a different ratchet structure, but they are insanely loud. They easily compete with CK on that front. They are certainly louder than my 54t DT ratchets. That is also my only complaint.

It wasn't the valve hole I filed but the end of the TPU tube. I filed very little and then it went through; Another TPU tube went through without any problem.

[Sander2177]

It wasn't the valve hole I filed but the end of the TPU tube. I filed very little and then it went through; Another TPU tube went through without any problem.

Would say it’s the valve as they are plastic and the rim holes are drilled by machine.

[Ar26]

Would say it’s the valve as they are plastic and the rim holes are drilled by machine.

I sanded the top of the plastic valve very lightly so that the tube would stick out of the rim. In fact, the rim hole has very little tolerance; When the tube is in place, you don't need scoth to avoid the unpleasant noise of the valve against the rim when you ride.

[jes2k13]

@Sander2177

dude thanks for this amazing contribution to this forum and for us mortals who wanted to save some few bucks
are these wheelsets coming from CarbonSpeed xiamen or from another OEM manufacturer?
Can you advise me on trying to build the lightest 50mm wheelset as an all arounder setup?
like what would be the recipe to get 1100 grams or even lighter bro?
Do you have contact details of this dealer?

Thank you so much!

[Sander2177]

@Sander2177

dude thanks for this amazing contribution to this forum and for us mortals who wanted to save some few bucks
are these wheelsets coming from CarbonSpeed xiamen or from another OEM manufacturer?
Can you advise me on trying to build the lightest 50mm wheelset as an all arounder setup?
like what would be the recipe to get 1100 grams or even lighter bro?
Do you have contact details of this dealer?

Thank you so much!

Hey @Jes2k13 — thanks for the kind words!

The wheels I mentioned are from DFS Carbon (Xiamen Tu Wang Trading Co., Ltd):