Hello,

I'm experiencing an issue with the Wheeltop EDS TX front derailleur (FD).

My setup is:

Lightcarbon LCR-017D frame
Wheeltop EDS TX front derailleur
Magene PES505 power meter and crankset
When I adjust the front derailleur so that it doesn't rub against the chain, it touches the crank arm. A colleague had the same issue and solved it by bending the front derailleur slightly, which worked for him.

After several discussions with Wheeltop support, they explained that they tested the derailleur with Shimano crank arms, which flare outward and leave enough clearance.

Before I bend the derailleur, does anyone have another solution or any ideas on how to resolve this issue?

Thank you in advance for your suggestions.


Update: I fixed the issue by bending the front derailleur.

I can't guarantee this will work for everyone with the same problem, so I'd recommend trying it only as a last resort.

My goal was to create a little more clearance between the chain and the derailleur cage to prevent rubbing. I focused on the most exposed part of the cage, marked in the photo below, and bent it in the direction of the arrow.
I used two flat steel bars—one on the crank side and one on the inside of the cage, where the chain runs. I clamped the bars together and applied a lot of force. This moved the cage outward by a few millimeters, which gave me enough clearance to solve the problem.

Quote from: RickyM on September 19, 2026, 04:50:36 PM
Well never seen that. I asume (just a guess) that for some reason they didn´t clean thoroughly the inside of the rim before they apply the clear coat so it didn´t cure ok.

Appreciate your info!
I'll follow up if anything comes up with the wheels.

Quote from: ausmtb8989 on September 19, 2026, 02:48:56 PM
dang just bought a top gun off them.
that's worrying and not normal, did Kore get back to you?

I contacted the AliExpress seller, and as he said, he reached out to Kore. They offered a 10% price reduction, which I accepted.

Hello everyone,

I recently bought a wheelset from AliExpress. After removing the rim tape, I noticed that some of the transparent clear coat seems to be coming off the rim. I contacted the seller's support team and they refunded me 10%.

Has anyone else experienced this issue? Since it's only on the inside of the rim, I assume it doesn't affect safety, but I'd be interested to hear if this is common.

Thanks!