I went out on the wheelset on Saturday and covered just under 120 km in a group ride.
The 32 mm tyres measure 33.4 mm on the rims, and I was running 51 psi front and 55 psi rear.
Nothing out of the ordinary to report. To be honest, I didn't really pay much attention to the mini-hook design while riding, as everything performed exactly as expected
Regarding my comments about chasing lower wheel weights, my point is that most wheel brands tend to offer a one-size-fits-all approach, and generally that works well. However, not every wheelset is suitable for every rider or riding style.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with ultra-light wheelsets, but riders need to be realistic about their weight, riding style, road conditions and intended use. A 55 kg rider climbing smooth mountain roads has very different requirements from a 95 kg rider doing fast group rides on rough roads.
I think the first thing you need to decide is which tyre size you want to run.
I don't think 50mm is deep and is generally considered the best all round depth for a road wheel.
I would say the pulse is more suited to 28-30mm tyre looking at the rim width.
The Aura no doubt will take a 30m tyre however after mounting 32mm I say this or wider as I am also considering getting a set of 34mm for this wheelset
Personally, I prefer manufacturers that offer different build options and weight limits rather than simply advertising the lightest possible number.
Nothing wrong which chasing light wight, but especiallywith the the lower end of the market I have 'Strong. Light. Cheap. Pick Two' in mind and since I don't chase the lightest possible numbers I rather take a wheelset that is a bit heavier.
I was talking about the Cure 24 or the Wave 2.0, not the Aura.
I know that 50 isn't considered deep, would be just my first deeper wheelset so I'm a bit hessitant, but I've pushed back the purchase of new wheels for the time being anyways.
You can contact customer service via WhatsApp or AliExpress; they can provide a video so you can verify the sound.
As for choosing between 28C and 30C, it depends on your needs: opt for 28C if you want a more race-oriented feel, or 30C if you want to balance performance with comfort. Personally, I use a setup combining PULSE rims (23mm internal width) with 30C PRO 5 tires, which offers a good balance of comfort and cost-effectiveness.
Thanks, i want a louder free hub anyways. I think I would prefer 30, but since I've decided to pushed back the purchase due to more important bike upgrades this isn't that important.