FARSPORTS DISC CARBON WHEELSET Test & Review

[Agent041]

I would go for the carbon spoke version. I have RD270 and have no problems with it. Few months ago there were also options with 180, 240,... But those hubs were not specially made for carbon spokes, so RD270 was definatelly a better choice. But now I see that DTSwiss has also hub made for carbon spokes. It is about 100g heavier as RD270, but that weight is centered, so does not matter really. Personally would still go with 300usd cheaper RD270. Unless you want 24 carbon spokes in the rear for even more stifness.

[Attermann]

the only problem i see with the 270 hub, it that the HG freehubs uses bearings that are 24 mm outside diameter, if you switch to a original dt swiss freehub, they use 28 mm outside diameter bearings, so that's better for longetivety, i have also switched to dt swiss ratchet and springs. and now i my mind, they are flawless.

[Agent041]

the only problem i see with the 270 hub, it that the HG freehubs uses bearings that are 24mm outside diameter, if you switch to a original dt swiss freehub, they use 28 mm outside diameter bearings, so that's better for longetivety, i have also switched to dt swiss ratchet and springs. and now i my mind, they are flawless.

Interestingly I have nothing but good experiances with 6802 (with 24mm outer diameter). Had them on several wheels. On my Prime carbon rim brake wheels for over 20.000 km and were still spinning good in my hands. On the other hand, had in one of my aluminium wheel hub bearing with 28mm outer diameter and had freeplay in my wheel after about +500km. I think that quality of the bearing is more important than size. But when equal quality, I would also like larger diameter bearing.

[Attermann]

the only problem i see with the 270 hub, it that the HG freehubs uses bearings that are 24mm outside diameter, if you switch to a original dt swiss freehub, they use 28 mm outside diameter bearings, so that's better for longetivety, i have also switched to dt swiss ratchet and springs. and now i my mind, they are flawless.

Interestingly I have nothing but good experiances with 6802 (with 24mm outer diameter). Had them on several wheels. On my Prime carbon rim brake wheels for over 20.000 km and were still spinning good in my hands. On the other hand, had in one of my aluminium wheel hub bearing with 28mm outer diameter and had freeplay in my wheel after about +500km. I think that quality of the bearing is more important than size. But when equal quality, I would also like larger diameter bearing.

in the original, they were already a little rough after about 3000 km, but you are right, that's more down to the bearings used.

[tiz92]

Hello guys,

Please help me to choose... !

I'm riding a scott foil rc dura ace di2 in 28mm tubeless tyres, i'm 62kg in good condition, traning 10-15 hours/week and racing every weekend.

I'm struggling between hyper 50 24/30 with DT180 (or RD270 ?!) or the carbon spokes model in 50mm depth and 24/30 but with witch hub ?! My last wheelset was roval CLX rapide II and was pretty happy with that.

I'm listening to the black inc 48/58 too but more expensive !

Thanks for help and advise.

go for rd270 with carbon spokes. You want regret it.

[tomtom]

Why replace the Rovals? I have them in my Aeroad and a set of carbon spoke 45mm RD270 in my Ultimate (much lighter with 1184 gram than the Rovals with 1400 gram but the Rovals feel/are more fast I think).

[toxin]

I It is about 100g heavier as RD270, but that weight is centered, so does not matter really.

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Dt hubs do have 24 spokes rear tho, so that is a tangible benefit.

[Agent041]

I It is about 100g heavier as RD270, but that weight is centered, so does not matter really.

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Dt hubs do have 24 spokes rear tho, so that is a tangible benefit.

I agree. But stiffer is not always better. Depending on roughness of the road. Although I also think about this option for my next (deeper) wheels. It would make my short and steep hills even more fun when jumping out of the saddle

[Ange]

I've sold the roval clx II that's why and it's expensive and a bit heavy. Do you notice big difference between Farsport and roval at high speed ? Thanks all for advise, ordered a carbon spokes rd 270. Can't be bad at 1k euros...!

[Ange]

I've sold the roval clx II that's why and it's expensive and a bit heavy. Do you notice big difference between Farsport and roval at high speed ? Thanks all for advise, ordered a carbon spokes rd 270. Can't be bad at 1k euros...!

[pushpush]

So far, the RD270 are every bit as good as my legit DT hubs. Even the freehub body is plug and play swappable between the two.

[tomtom]

I've sold the roval clx II that's why and it's expensive and a bit heavy. Do you notice big difference between Farsport and roval at high speed ? Thanks all for advise, ordered a carbon spokes rd 270. Can't be bad at 1k euros...!

A little difficult to say because there on different bikes with different tires. I think the Rovals are a bit faster but my FS are (a lot) lighter; the systemweight (wheels & tires) is probably more than 300 gram less. Something a noticed is that the Roval's are a least as comfotable and not more dangerous in windy conditions. I expected a little bit more from the FS set in that perspective but overal I'm very happy with them

[ridenfish39]

Are the rims with the RD270 hubs hooked or hookless? I DO NOT WANT hookless wheels.

[Mocs123]

Are the rims with the RD270 hubs hooked or hookless? I DO NOT WANT hookless wheels.

You can get them hooked (24mm internal) or hookless (25mm internal) - they offer both options on all their rim sizes. I have the hooked rims.

[Agent041]

Are the rims with the RD270 hubs hooked or hookless? I DO NOT WANT hookless wheels.

You can get them hooked (24mm internal) or hookless (25mm internal) - they offer both options on all their rim sizes. I have the hooked rims.

It looks like they updated the choices on RD270, and they now have only hooked options.

For hookless options, Farsport always have full word "hookless" written in addition to code. They have a bit strange codes for the Hypers, as on the end they have ...-HL, so one always assume that the rims are hookless. But are actually hooked.