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PUNlSHER
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by PUNlSHER

jfl wrote:
Mon Oct 17, 2022 5:06 am
PUNlSHER wrote:
Sun Oct 16, 2022 7:25 pm
jfl wrote:
Sun Oct 16, 2022 8:47 am
I went with Novatec for my gravel wheels and I don't regret it. I needed to change the front hub bearings recently and it was a pretty straightforward affair. I bought the replacement bearings on the official Novatec EU webshop
After what mileage did you change the bearings? Which version of wheels you have?
Gravel 30/30. Whatever they're called. Replacement happened about 5000km in, which is way earlier then normal. However only one of the front bearings was shot; the other was fine and the rear ones are still running smooth. So I suspect either there was water ingress that I didn't notice or that bearing was compromised from the get go.
Thanks for your experience!
Its Novatec D411SB, right?
S6 EVO3 - 6380g CAAD13 - 6626g TOPSTONE Al - 8195g

jfl
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by jfl

Yes, and D412SB on the rear.

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stringbean
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by stringbean

Indyx wrote:
Sun Oct 16, 2022 10:17 pm
Anyone use their Feder Wheels for CX?

I've got a pair of Feder 40/45 with Carbon Ti Hubs I am thinking of using for CX Racing.

Any thoughts on how the wheels would do in terms of durability? Ive been using DT Swiss Spline Rc38s and they are a tank, and survived many CX Races, but a bit heavy at 1500 grams.

I weigh 70 kg.
I've been using my feder 30mm/rd230 hub on my gravel bike for the last 5 months now(using because when my diverge frame arrived all that was available was my wife's road racing wheels so I "borrowed "them to complete the build)
No problems at all with the wheels for gravel.
As previously posted I think you more likely to have problems with the hubs before you have any problems with the rims.Really impressed with the wheels.

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by iamraymond

PSA: I just got an email stating that there will be again the 10% discount on November 11th.

maxim809
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by maxim809

Looks like the Evo models have been updated with a new layout to save weight.

(Both Disc)
New vs Old Model
S EVO3: 1170g vs 1215g
S EVO4: 1230g vs 1295g
S EVO6: 1370g vs 1375g

The decal color changes from Gold->Silver.
The decal design themselves remain same.
The int/ext widths remain same.

Biggest savings in weight are to the shallower sets.

PUNlSHER
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by PUNlSHER

iamraymond wrote:
Tue Nov 01, 2022 5:27 pm
PSA: I just got an email stating that there will be again the 10% discount on November 11th.
What code?
S6 EVO3 - 6380g CAAD13 - 6626g TOPSTONE Al - 8195g

Bjobjo
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by Bjobjo

Would their Black Friday sale be any better than the november 11th one? I've been holding out as from what I've seen online last year they had a discount and free shipping.

iamraymond
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by iamraymond

PUNlSHER wrote:
Wed Nov 02, 2022 4:56 am
iamraymond wrote:
Tue Nov 01, 2022 5:27 pm
PSA: I just got an email stating that there will be again the 10% discount on November 11th.
What code?
There was no code provided.

Dear Loyal Customer,

Great news!

We'll have a biggest promotion 10%discount on 11.11 (November 11)soon on our webshop www.wheelsfar.com
This promotion only one time one year for all goods.Don't miss it!

Looking forward to receive your order :-)

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Best Regards,

Emma Ye
Xiamen Far Sports Co., Ltd
Add.: No 545, Hengtian Road, Houxi Town, Jimei District, Xiamen, China
OEM Web: www.wheelsfar.com

PUNlSHER
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by PUNlSHER

iamraymond wrote:
Wed Nov 02, 2022 9:03 am
PUNlSHER wrote:
Wed Nov 02, 2022 4:56 am
iamraymond wrote:
Tue Nov 01, 2022 5:27 pm
PSA: I just got an email stating that there will be again the 10% discount on November 11th.
What code?
There was no code provided.

Dear Loyal Customer,

Great news!

We'll have a biggest promotion 10%discount on 11.11 (November 11)soon on our webshop www.wheelsfar.com
This promotion only one time one year for all goods.Don't miss it!

Looking forward to receive your order :-)

------
Best Regards,

Emma Ye
Xiamen Far Sports Co., Ltd
Add.: No 545, Hengtian Road, Houxi Town, Jimei District, Xiamen, China
OEM Web: www.wheelsfar.com
Thanks.
I just ordered gravel wheelset with 10% discount.
S6 EVO3 - 6380g CAAD13 - 6626g TOPSTONE Al - 8195g

PUNlSHER
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by PUNlSHER

By the way, how long does it take them to build and ship an order??
S6 EVO3 - 6380g CAAD13 - 6626g TOPSTONE Al - 8195g

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by mrlobber

maxim809 wrote:
Tue Nov 01, 2022 11:24 pm
Looks like the Evo models have been updated with a new layout to save weight.

(Both Disc)
New vs Old Model
S EVO3: 1170g vs 1215g
S EVO4: 1230g vs 1295g
S EVO6: 1370g vs 1375g
Not sure where the value proposition is, if you could spec the Feders with RD230 hub on Farsports own wheelsfar.com website with higher internal/external width, and lighter too (e.g., the Feders 45 hooked are 1210g +/-30).
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Bjobjo
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by Bjobjo

mrlobber wrote:
Mon Nov 07, 2022 12:18 pm
maxim809 wrote:
Tue Nov 01, 2022 11:24 pm
Looks like the Evo models have been updated with a new layout to save weight.

(Both Disc)
New vs Old Model
S EVO3: 1170g vs 1215g
S EVO4: 1230g vs 1295g
S EVO6: 1370g vs 1375g
Not sure where the value proposition is, if you could spec the Feders with RD230 hub on Farsports own wheelsfar.com website with higher internal/external width, and lighter too (e.g., the Feders 45 hooked are 1210g +/-30).
I assume their wheelsfar wheels are more of a OEM oriented product, with minimal or no branding and high configurability. But some people just want something with a brand name on it and minimal choices as not all people know exactly what they want. This is also something Yoeleo has done, going from minimal branding to a known brand with a higher price.

LESKO
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by LESKO

PUNlSHER wrote:
Mon Nov 07, 2022 4:57 am
By the way, how long does it take them to build and ship an order??
About two weeks, ordered mine on 24.10 and got tracking on 7.11, hope it helps.

Oncarbon
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by Oncarbon

RDY wrote:
Thu Mar 03, 2022 12:36 am
They haven't designed their own. I think all the non-carbon spoke own brand hubs are Chosen. Carbon spoke may be too, but I don't recognise if it's Chosen or not.
H-Works produces good hubs in China. They are light and very competitive.

mistergoober
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by mistergoober

Kaze just saw a price jump vs. a few days ago. Negates the 10% off I guess. The other wheels seem to be holding their pricing. At least this was Kaze Disc w/350

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