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UrgentDelay
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by UrgentDelay on Wed Mar 20, 2024 8:58 pm
These seem like a steal:
The offer:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005909542773.html
You can find discount codes over here, most countries have their own:
EDIT: there is a new, 120 USD CODE.
https://couponsfromchina.com/aliexpress-coupons/
There is also an option of c.a. 3.6% cashback from various external parties, resulting in the quoted price of 444 USD (incl. shipping).
As confirmed on another forum, the rims are the same as Drive G45, only different painting and spokes:
https://www.elite-wheels.com/product/el ... on-wheels/
Any thoughts on these? I'm considering buying these as an alternative to 50mm rims, but I'm unsure about the aero performance of 45mm vs 50mm - will the difference be noticeable at 45kph?
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Mr.Gib
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by Mr.Gib on Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:56 pm
UrgentDelay wrote: ↑Wed Mar 20, 2024 8:58 pm
Any thoughts on these? I'm considering buying these as an alternative to LB WR50, but I'm unsure about the aero performance of 45mm vs 50mm - will the difference be noticeable at 45kph?
When was the last time you lost a race by 5mm during a 65km/h sprint? If that has been happening to you a lot, then go for the deeper wheels.
Joking of course but there's nothing in it aero wise. All other things being equal the difference would probably similar to an extra gel in a back pocket. Nothing wrong with a great bargain if you are happy with hubs, etc. FWIW I ride WR50.
wheelsONfire wrote: When we ride disc brakes the whole deal of braking is just like a leaving a fart. It happens and then it's over. Nothing planned and nothing to get nervous for.
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UrgentDelay
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by UrgentDelay on Wed Mar 20, 2024 10:50 pm
Mr.Gib wrote: ↑Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:56 pm
When was the last time you lost a race by 5mm during a 65km/h sprint? If that has been happening to you a lot, then go for the deeper wheels.
Several months ago actually
Was closer to 68 kph though.
I'm looking for more info on the hubs atm, do you have any view on how they'd compare vs Carbon-Ti or DT240 in practice?
pushpush wrote: ↑Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:47 pm
I have a pair of the 35mm in my cart too. Haven't pulled the trigger yet
What's holding you back?
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UrgentDelay
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by UrgentDelay on Thu Mar 21, 2024 12:22 am
pushpush wrote: ↑Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:47 pm
I have a pair of the 35mm in my cart too. Haven't pulled the trigger yet
Are you considering the version with ceramic bearings too? I wonder if the hubs are the same and the bearings could be swapped for steel ones in case of a failure. No info on their durability.
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pushpush
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by pushpush on Thu Mar 21, 2024 4:39 am
I'm sure they are all standard size bearings. Replacement later with whatever you want is almost certainly a non-issue. I was considering the crw gravel wheelset, but at this price I might just give Elite a shot.
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bobones
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by bobones on Fri Mar 22, 2024 3:45 pm
Ordered a set of the 45s for £397 (£65 discount code). Vendor is saying 15-25 days for manufacture and 25-50 days or more for free shipping, which doesn't include taxes. I've opted to pay an extra £65 (inc VAT) for DPD shipping which includes taxes and may arrive a bit earlier. Still a good deal though.
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Ronin416
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by Ronin416 on Sun Mar 24, 2024 5:26 pm
Are you planning to use these for road or gravel?
If it’s gravel I’d opt for the 45mm.
Plus I like the ratchet freehub vs the pawl system. I wouldn’t care too much about the hub quality as at that price I could just buy some decent bearings and replace them if anything happened.
Highly likely the ratchet system is the expired patent DT Swiss system, hence upgradable.
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