KORE wheelsets

[crazyravr]

Took a chance on these from AE to keep as a spare wheelset. Came in two weeks. The box as always took a beating along the way but the wheels are good. These came in with rim tape, spare carbon spokes and TPU tubes. Impressed with the weight and i have never seen a hub packed with grease like that from China manufacturing.
Not a chance to ride these outside but I’ll be sure to update thespian once update once we stop getting -20C temps.

www.aliexpress.com/item/1005010279504846.html

[geramonta]

I already have them installed on my bike. I removed the rim strip and installed tubeless tape. The weights shown in the photos are with tubeless tape. So far I’m very happy with them; from the little I’ve been able to test, they are very stiff wheels, with incredible lateral stiffness. I love how they respond during accelerations.

[Rmgvtec]

I've fitted these to my gravel bike.

Can't say I have any issues about the quality, they do seem a little grabby with crosswinds but its also my first time using tyres this wide too so that may be the problem.

Would buy again and some very good deals using UK ebay

Edit to add i bought the steel spoke version, 1290g for 50mm

[00Garza]

I've fitted these to my gravel bike.

Can't say I have any issues about the quality, they do seem a little grabby with crosswinds but its also my first time using tyres this wide too so that may be the problem.

Would buy again and some very good deals using UK ebay

Carbon spoked wheels are known to not do well with crosswind.

[kubackje]

Carbon spoked wheels are known to not do well with crosswind.

You have any experience or you just heard this bullshit somewhere?

[ChuckyRagnar55]

I just ordered some. I'll let you know when they arrive and I've tried them out; I'll use them in competition and test them out. I weigh 71 kg and can put out 1600-1700 watts in a sprint, so I'll do a full review.
I already used CSC wheels with carbon spokes and a very similar weight, and the flat spokes on the rear wheel twisted, becoming misaligned with the wheel, which negatively affected aerodynamics. I hope these wheels are a bit stiffer.

[Crash217]

I've fitted these to my gravel bike.

Can't say I have any issues about the quality, they do seem a little grabby with crosswinds but its also my first time using tyres this wide too so that may be the problem.

Deep rims and big tires are sails. 

The average windspeed in my area is nearly 13mph/20kmh. The road layouts are in a grid so most of the time its coming at some type of crosswind angle.   --  I run as shallow of a wheel I can find because the aero benefits of a deep wheel don't overcome how annoying the buffeting from cross winds are for me.   Bladed spokes are such a small change that I've never noticed a difference (my road bike has wheelsets in both bladed and regular spokes).

[00Garza]

You have any experience or you just heard this bullshit somewhere?

Personally? No.
Reviewers I tend to follow online regularly mention 3 things in regards to carbon spoked wheels.
1. Weight savings
2. Stiffer/harsher ride all things being equal
3. Noticeable impact by crosswinds

[vito117]

Deep rims and big tires are sails. 

The average windspeed in my area is nearly 13mph/20kmh. The road layouts are in a grid so most of the time its coming at some type of crosswind angle.   --  I run as shallow of a wheel I can find because the aero benefits of a deep wheel don't overcome how annoying the buffeting from cross winds are for me.   Bladed spokes are such a small change that I've never noticed a difference (my road bike has wheelsets in both bladed and regular spokes).

Same here for me. Midwest USA. Grid layout for most country roads is a great flat on workout. With the wind you can fly like Chuck Yeager!. Then you make the turn 90 degrees and your in wind tunnel testing  F35 Raptors.

[Dareios]

Curious to read the feedback here, the look like the new value for money option on Aliexpress, with lots of great reviews.

[fhold]

I also ordered a pair in 24mm 50mm depp from ebay for arount 300€ shipped incl. everything which is a real bargain, will report back once i have them

[joegal]

Are these huge white rim decals removable on the carbon spoked Version?

[debaser]

I went and sprung for a set of these Kore hubs as they were priced very nicely and i figured it would be worth a punt. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008666087905.html

Will compare them to some of the standard Goldix offerings and see how they hold up.

[Dan S.]

Goddamn, a 1200g 24/30 set for mere 450 USD with the upgraded ratchet? That is a steal. I am very tempted. 

[alfiomotrambo]

Do you guys trust them at this price point? 🤔