Chinese carbon frame and wheels thread
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Re: Chinese carbon frame and wheels thread
Postby steve-waters » Mon Jul 09, 2012 11:36 am
MTB:TWE 29er, Fox Terralogic, XT, 3T and TWE wheels
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Re: Carbon wheels and braking
Postby nickobec » Mon Jul 09, 2012 1:46 pm
The ones that came with the wheelsArlberg wrote:Just wondering what brake pad combinations people are using for their full carbon wheels and braking.
I have a set of Farsports FSC38s which I use with the supplied brake pads, I have raced in the wet and dry, including a hilly parcours with a 5km descent to finish, as well as general riding. Found braking effective, didn't really push it in the rain, but neither did my fellow racers on alloy rims. No problems stopping me from 60kmh+ on the long descent, a little to effective as I got worried about getting foot out of pedals as my legs were dead and I stopped pretty quickly. In general use in the dry, they have pulled me up quickly when they needed to. I do brake slightly different on carbon rims than alloy rim when riding down 400m (AT) -6% into a blind T junction to a busy road. But that is more practising technique than anything else.Arlberg wrote:... but I am concerned about the braking ability of full carbon wheels generally.
At 1260gm a set they are significantly lighter than Zipp 404s (which are over 1500gm), and around a third of the price. They come supplied with brake pads, just wondering if anyone can share how they brake, and how carbon wheels brake generally.
Do suggest you read http://www.novemberbicycles.com/blog/20 ... -slow.html if you ride or likely to ride in big groups down big hills. The rest of the blog is interesting, plenty of information on CF wheels.
The weight, they weigh more than alloy rims, because they are alloy rims with a carbon fibre aerodynamic fairing. That is why you can find cheap Cosmic Carbones SL/SLR 2nd hand, good on flats, not so good up hill.Arlberg wrote:Some carbon wheels have a band of aluminium around the rim so normal brake pads can be used. Seems like a good idea and why don't more manufacturers do it if braking directly onto carbon is not effective?
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Re: Chinese carbon frame and wheels thread
Postby PawPaw » Mon Jul 09, 2012 2:53 pm
They pull my 88kg up just as effectively as non carbon rims and pads.
However, on several occasions when I've got a red light late, and braked hard, I've noted burning rubber. My mates say this is normal for carbon specific pads though.
In the wet, I'd almost say they brake better in the wet than alloy.
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Re: Chinese carbon frame and wheels thread
Postby DavidTomic » Mon Jul 09, 2012 4:54 pm
I've just been enquiring with Farsports about a set of the FSC50-CM wheels, and one of the questions he's asked me is whether I'd prefer internal or external nipples?
I've had a (quick) search through the thread, and the only comparison I was able to find was:
PawPaw wrote: - I got external nipples. The invoice didn't specify and I can't remember if I did in an email, so will have to check. Internal nipples look better and are apparently more robust, but are more difficult to true (tape has to come off) from what I've been told.
Going purely on the above, I think that I'd prefer the internal nipples, but I'm interested to hear what other people would choose, and why?
EDIT: OH ... and the finish ... 3K or UD (matte or glossy).
I honestly have no idea what the difference is at the moment, so I'm off to do some Googling. Any advice/suggestions/photos much appreciated!
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Re: Chinese carbon frame and wheels thread
Postby gururug » Mon Jul 09, 2012 5:08 pm
Stresses on rim -> ???
Ease of adjustment -> External
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Re: Chinese carbon frame and wheels thread
Postby nickobec » Mon Jul 09, 2012 7:12 pm
if you are impatient or do not own a kool stop tyre bead jack (because the tyres are #^$%# to fit) go external
If I had the choice I go internal (and I do true my own wheels)
3k or UD are the types of finish. 3k is a fine weave under the surface, UD is unidirectional basically no pattern. Depends what you like, there are supposed to be advantages and disadvantages, stiffness, strength in certain directions. But I just like the look of UD matte carbon.
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Re: Chinese carbon frame and wheels thread
Postby Big Lance » Tue Jul 10, 2012 6:31 pm
http://www.farsports.cn/ViewProduct.aspx?id=685
- These are the wheels i am going to order and just wanting to know if i need to change any components? And will i be able to just chuck them straight on my bike with only changing over the brake pads? Thanks for the help, this thread has been very useful.
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Re: Chinese carbon frame and wheels thread
Postby gururug » Tue Jul 10, 2012 6:39 pm
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Re: Chinese carbon frame and wheels thread
Postby Big Lance » Tue Jul 10, 2012 6:47 pm
Check, and theyll be going straight to the bike shop to go on my new bike! Thanks for that.gururug wrote:Just pick whether your need campag or shimano........ when it arrives, you'll need the cassette lockring tool to swap your old cassette on or a new cassette, lockring and possibly spacer and skewers.
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Re: Chinese carbon frame and wheels thread
Postby DavidTomic » Tue Jul 10, 2012 6:51 pm
Not necessarily change, but there's a few things where you've got different options to choose from, and you'll need to tell them what you'd prefer.Big Lance wrote: These are the wheels i am going to order and just wanting to know if i need to change any components?
- Hubs: Choice between Bitex [red/white/black] or Hubsmith [black] (Hubsmith is a little lighter (252g vs 315) but also cost slightly more). There isn't really any discernible difference in quality as far as I've been able to find.
- Nipples: Internal or external, and choice of colour [black/red]
- Finish: 3K or UD, then matte or glossy.
Well you'll obviously still need to put tubes & tyres on them after they arrive, as well as getting a cassette put on as well.And will i be able to just chuck them straight on my bike with only changing over the brake pads? Thanks for the help, this thread has been very useful.
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Re: Chinese carbon frame and wheels thread
Postby Big Lance » Tue Jul 10, 2012 6:57 pm
Would be an interesting ride, haha, thanks for the info much appreciated.DavidTomic wrote:Big Lance wrote:Well you'll obviously still need to put tubes & tyres on them after they arrive, as well as getting a cassette put on as well.And will i be able to just chuck them straight on my bike with only changing over the brake pads? Thanks for the help, this thread has been very useful.
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Re: Chinese carbon frame and wheels thread
Postby DavidTomic » Tue Jul 10, 2012 7:02 pm
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Re: Chinese carbon frame and wheels thread
Postby Big Lance » Tue Jul 10, 2012 7:15 pm
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Re: Chinese carbon frame and wheels thread
Postby DavidTomic » Tue Jul 10, 2012 7:21 pm
Difference will be the choice in hubs, as above.Big Lance wrote:$66 more than they quoted me, did you mention BNA?
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Re: Chinese carbon frame and wheels thread
Postby PawPaw » Tue Jul 10, 2012 9:26 pm
Smart told me yesterday FS are now acutely aware the titanium skewers are cr@p, and they are currently looking for a replacement.
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Re: Chinese carbon frame and wheels thread
Postby DavidTomic » Tue Jul 10, 2012 9:36 pm
Speaking of, I have been considering buying a better quality set from somewhere.PawPaw wrote:
Smart told me yesterday FS are now acutely aware the titanium skewers are cr@p, and they are currently looking for a replacement.
Price isn't an issue, but I'm obviously looking to keep things fairly light.
Does anybody have any particular recommendations?
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Re: Chinese carbon frame and wheels thread
Postby nickobec » Tue Jul 10, 2012 11:47 pm
That can be the challenge these rims are difficult to fit tyres, expect a few to lots of expletives depending on tyre choiceWell you'll obviously still need to put tubes & tyres on them after they arrive, as well as getting a cassette put on as well.
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Re: Chinese carbon frame and wheels thread
Postby Big Lance » Wed Jul 11, 2012 6:35 am
Why is it difficult?nickobec wrote:That can be the challenge these rims are difficult to fit tyres, expect a few to lots of expletives depending on tyre choiceWell you'll obviously still need to put tubes & tyres on them after they arrive, as well as getting a cassette put on as well.
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Re: Chinese carbon frame and wheels thread
Postby DavidTomic » Wed Jul 11, 2012 8:20 am
Just a very tight fit!Big Lance wrote:Why is it difficult?nickobec wrote:That can be the challenge these rims are difficult to fit tyres, expect a few to lots of expletives depending on tyre choiceWell you'll obviously still need to put tubes & tyres on them after they arrive, as well as getting a cassette put on as well.
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Re: Chinese carbon frame and wheels thread
Postby Big Lance » Wed Jul 11, 2012 8:45 am
Just a very tight fit![/quote]DavidTomic wrote:Why is it difficult?Big Lance wrote: That can be the challenge these rims are difficult to fit tyres, expect a few to lots of expletives depending on tyre choice
Ill see how it goes, i ordered the same as you David but with a different finish so thanks for all the help everyone, have chucked some skewers from ribble in the basket and will just swap them out straight away.
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Chinese carbon frame and wheels thread
Postby clydesmcdale » Thu Jul 12, 2012 8:32 pm
Damn it.
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Re: Chinese carbon frame and wheels thread
Postby PawPaw » Thu Jul 12, 2012 9:52 pm
Nic, I can get Conti GP4000s' on my FS 50mm cc's by hand only. Still need levers to get the tires off though. So mine are not excessively tight.nickobec wrote:That can be the challenge these rims are difficult to fit tyres, expect a few to lots of expletives depending on tyre choiceWell you'll obviously still need to put tubes & tyres on them after they arrive, as well as getting a cassette put on as well.
BTW, in the last week there's been two cases of Hubsmith freehubs breaking reported on the roadbikereview forum. In addition to the issues I had with my front hub, I'd certainly not recommend people buy hubsmith hubs. I'd even recommend people not order wheels from Farsports until they replace what they know are very poor quality skewers, and they offer better quality hubs.
THis is the ideal time for Farsports to realize how important word of mouth via the forums is.....by members not ordering until component quality is addressed.
BTW, I still have no reason not to believe FS rims are reasonable quality.
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Re: Chinese carbon frame and wheels thread
Postby nickobec » Fri Jul 13, 2012 1:50 am
Bugger, just order a 60mm front wheel with a hubsmith hub and a 50mm rim + spokes to lace to a new powertap from Farsports today.PawPaw wrote:In addition to the issues I had with my front hub, I'd certainly not recommend people buy hubsmith hubs. I'd even recommend people not order wheels from Farsports until they replace what they know are very poor quality skewers, and they offer better quality hubs.
THis is the ideal time for Farsports to realize how important word of mouth via the forums is.....by members not ordering until component quality is addressed.
BTW, I still have no reason not to believe FS rims are reasonable quality.
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Re: Chinese carbon frame and wheels thread
Postby Big Lance » Fri Jul 13, 2012 6:47 am
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-t ... HIMHUBR494 - Fix both problems at once? I'm yet to order mine so could i see if they will leave hubs and skewers out and see what saving i can get and order these over?PawPaw wrote:
Nic, I can get Conti GP4000s' on my FS 50mm cc's by hand only. Still need levers to get the tires off though. So mine are not excessively tight.
BTW, in the last week there's been two cases of Hubsmith freehubs breaking reported on the roadbikereview forum. In addition to the issues I had with my front hub, I'd certainly not recommend people buy hubsmith hubs. I'd even recommend people not order wheels from Farsports until they replace what they know are very poor quality skewers, and they offer better quality hubs.
THis is the ideal time for Farsports to realize how important word of mouth via the forums is.....by members not ordering until component quality is addressed.
BTW, I still have no reason not to believe FS rims are reasonable quality.
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Re: Chinese carbon frame and wheels thread
Postby PawPaw » Fri Jul 13, 2012 9:28 am
Yeah you could order rims and spokes only. Though their quote for components not built up put the price of wheelbuilding at $0.Big Lance wrote:Fix both problems at once? I'm yet to order mine so could i see if they will leave hubs and skewers out and see what saving i can get and order these over?
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