DH gate.com

rob21

Been looking at this web site for some carbon wheels.
Anybody used them,looking for feedback before I buy some wheels off them.
http://www.dhgate.com/wholesale/bike-wh ... 57003002-1

dilatory

Looks like they ripped Aliexpress... If I was going to buy knockoff Chinese wheels from a website like that I'd go to Aliexpress as at least their system means they don't even release the money until you receive the goods and are happy.

That said, what's wrong with all of the more reputable overseas wheel companies? Carbonzone / Farsports etc. They're quite well used and well reviewed but won't come pretending to be a Zipp.

MountainMonster

I can't put my finger on it but for some reason I don't trust that site. I tend to avoid sites that advertise items like that, as i've been stung a few times. Be careful if you order, because you could face large import fees before the item is released to you.

trailflow

Dhgate don't sell anything directly. Its a wholesale listing site. On Aliexpress.com there are more sellers with more reviews. They seem to be scarce on that site. Plus the Aliexpress escrow service as mentioned above is a little bit more security.

I've had good experience with CN carbon on ebay (they have an Aliexpress store too) . Far sports are also said to be pretty good and there are lots of feedback for them if you do a google search. Their website is wheelsfar.com

rob21

Decided to take a gamble and bought a set off Zipp 604s 60mm rims.
From Dhgate.http://www.dhgate.com/#regbyr-null-null..
Rim cost £250 and a £35 customs charge.
Took about a month to receive them which I thought was quite good, packed really well in a decent box.
Rim quality seems really good(seller did state they are not original zipps)came with spare spokes and nipples and a set off carbon pads.
The seller had excellent reviews so I wasn't expecting any problems.
I've been on a test ride with no issues, time will tell as to the real quality off the rims, I don't race so they wont be hammered.
So for £285 im happy and really impressed with Dhgate and would use again..
wheels fitted to my cube below

trailflow

Bit of advice

Don't pump them up more than 90 psi. And also align the brake pads at the bottom of the brake track to keep the heat build up away from the tyre.

For pads. Wiggle Lifeline blue carbon pads (4 for £5) are excellent and will almost eliminate the squealing that you get with the stock pads.

rob21

trailflow wrote:

Bit of advice

Don't pump them up more than 90 psi. And also align the brake pads at the bottom of the brake track to keep the heat build up away from the tyre.

For pads. Wiggle Lifeline blue carbon pads (4 for £5) are excellent and will almost eliminate the squealing that you get with the stock pads.

thanks for that i already had some lifeline pads which are not long lasting but as you say are excellent, as for the alignment I have moved the pads low down on the track.
I normaly pump my tyres to 100psi,why do you say 90 psi?

trailflow

I normaly pump my tyres to 100psi,why do you say 90 psi?

If you are descending and braking for long periods, heat build up in the brake track will cause the air pressure inside the tyre to expand, and once the pressure gets too high the rim wall will fail catastrophically. Keep them at 90 psi and below and they will be alot safer. You can put 100 psi in if you want but you are inceasing the risk of failure. Also do not use latex inner tubes.

rob21

trailflow wrote:

I normaly pump my tyres to 100psi,why do you say 90 psi?

If you are descending and braking for long periods, heat build up in the brake track will cause the air pressure inside the tyre to expand, and once the pressure gets too high the rim wall will fail catastrophically. Keep them at 90 psi and below and they will be alot safer. You can put 100 psi in if you want but you are inceasing the risk of failure. Also do not use latex inner tubes.

ok thanks for the input..

cougie

rob21 wrote:

Decided to take a gamble and bought a set off Zipp 604s 60mm rims.
From Dhgate.http://www.dhgate.com/#regbyr-null-null..
Rim cost £250 and a £35 customs charge.
Took about a month to receive them which I thought was quite good, packed really well in a decent box.
Rim quality seems really good(seller did state they are not original zipps)came with spare spokes and nipples and a set off carbon pads.
The seller had excellent reviews so I wasn't expecting any problems.
I've been on a test ride with no issues, time will tell as to the real quality off the rims, I don't race so they wont be hammered.
So for £285 im happy and really impressed with Dhgate and would use again..
wheels fitted to my cube below

So theyte not zipps at all then.

gozzy

I don't get buying rip offs like these. Do you expect them to perform as good as zipps, or just to look like them?
I'd rather spend £300 on a pair of wheels that I know are gonna be good rather than on wheels that have the potential to be utterly rubbish, but look like they cost lots.

Velonutter

We don't advocate members badging up and promoting fakes on here, so thread locked.