Chinese carbon rims..... Anyone got them are they any good?

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Chinese carbon rims..... Anyone got them are they any good?
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flag marshallvanconversions
Posted: Jun 18, 2014 at 14:12 Quote
No I got excited an just put them on.they are very solid feeling. I paid the extra $ for the dh version( more carbon layers). Im running tubeless an have had no issues.
flag sq225917
Posted: Jun 18, 2014 at 15:41 Quote
Mine were 1595gms built up with Xrays and latest 40t Hopes.
flag markbowers
Posted: Jun 21, 2014 at 11:52 Quote
Just ordered some Am versions, will report when they arrive and keep you posted..

Smile
flag marshallvanconversions
Posted: Jun 21, 2014 at 20:39 Quote
Went on a rocky, rooty, jump the gaps ride today an the are taking it like champs!
flag tangaroo
Posted: Jun 21, 2014 at 20:53 Quote
marshallvintage wrote:
Went on a rocky, rooty, jump the gaps ride today an the are taking it like champs!

They have become a part that I don't even think about anymore. Have been super happy with mine.
flag sq225917
Posted: Jun 22, 2014 at 7:47 Quote
Likewise, I forget they are on, never give them a second thought.
flag markbowers
Posted: Jun 23, 2014 at 3:05 Quote
10 days lead time, then 4-7 days for shipping....we will see ....
flag marshallvanconversions
Posted: Jun 23, 2014 at 22:18 Quote
Mine actually came sooner than expected, which was surprising.
flag markbowers
Posted: Jun 24, 2014 at 13:34 Quote
thats good news, they e-mailed me to ask what value i wanted on the box to avoid tax ....!!! happy days
flag higiff
Posted: Nov 6, 2014 at 0:38 Quote
how are peoples rims holding up?
flag Shiny-side-up
Posted: Nov 6, 2014 at 0:56 Quote
higiff wrote:
how are peoples rims holding up?

Still solid, although mine only have a few hours on them so far.
flag sbrdude1
Posted: Nov 6, 2014 at 1:16 Quote
Mine are still awesome after 860 miles under my 230lb butt.
flag higiff
Posted: Nov 6, 2014 at 2:44 Quote
sbrdude1 wrote:
Mine are still awesome after 860 miles under my 230lb butt.

is that AM riding?
Has anyone been using them for DH?
flag sbrdude1
Posted: Nov 6, 2014 at 3:00 Quote
higiff wrote:
sbrdude1 wrote:
Mine are still awesome after 860 miles under my 230lb butt.

is that AM riding?
Has anyone been using them for DH?
Hard XC and Trail mostly with some jumping. I have full build specs in my picture folders.
flag terryduncan
Posted: Nov 6, 2014 at 8:55 Quote
Altho they are are 700c road wheels - I have a pair of 'diy-bike' carbon clincher rims that split down the middle of the rim/tube bed after 2 months, and approx 1500kms. Never at max rated pressure, 75kg rider.

diy indicated they would warranty the wheels - but only if I send the rims back.
Interesting that shipping out of China is subsidized by the Chinese govt - which may give the impression shipping is 'relatively cheap'. Not so.
Shipping bike wheels from Canada to China will end up costing ~$200 for surface (by boat with delivery time measured in months) or almost $400 by air. diy warranty specifies Postal Service - or the goods will be blocked by Chinese customs.
diy also indicates shipping cost of the replacement wheels must be paid by the customer.

It seems even tho there is a warranty policy - the actual cost of warranty in my case is excessive.
Cost of original wheels ~$412(ebay), Original Shipping cost ~$122
Cost of return warranty shipping in CDN$
(air ~$555) (surface ~$322)

for a dubious replacement product. I suggest if you opt for Chinese carbon - at least avoid diy-bike.

 


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