Author Topic: Super light !!! 1180g for a 50mm carbon wheels  (Read 990 times)

raph662

Super light !!! 1180g for a 50mm carbon wheels
« on: July 26, 2024, 01:21:46 AM »
I am really interested in a Chinese super light wheels at only 1180g for a 50mm tubeless version.
Can anyone share the ideas?
It seems a new brand, I can't find reviews yet on the internet, but the connect with the customer support has been very smooth and easy.

https://8lienbike.com/products/bike-wheels-l5



toxin

Re: Super light !!! 1180g for a 50mm carbon wheels
« Reply #1 on: July 26, 2024, 03:56:41 AM »
Looks like another rebrand of off-the-shelf faraports parts

Serge_K

Re: Super light !!! 1180g for a 50mm carbon wheels
« Reply #2 on: July 26, 2024, 07:27:32 AM »
At least they have the honesty not to claim to: design, test, make, or assemble them. the probability it's a rebranded set from one of the usual guys (farsports, yuanan and many more) is close to 100%.
As a positive, the rim looks hooked on the photo, even though they don't spell it out.
Fast on the flat. And nowhere else.

patliean1

Re: Super light !!! 1180g for a 50mm carbon wheels
« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2024, 08:18:51 PM »
"Reinforcement Layer-up
 With our reinforcement carbon technology we increase the number of carbon layers only around the spoke holes on the inside of the rim. This way we significantly reduce its weight, while preserving the strength and stiffness."

dsveddy

Re: Super light !!! 1180g for a 50mm carbon wheels
« Reply #4 on: July 28, 2024, 11:14:06 AM »
Design/spec at least seems rational. Fully enclosed spoke holes, low profile nipples, low spoke count to take advantage of the higher stiffness.