Xiamen Far Sports Experiences

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liam7020
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by liam7020

pushstart wrote:That model (50x24) does run brake lower, yes. Wasn't a problem for my Rival brakes, but I know not all frames/forks are the same. In general I like those wheels for road use (which is how I use them). Nice width and I don't find them too heavy for climbing.


Thanks for that. I'd intended to use these wheels for general training but would regularly swap out with my tub wheels for racing. I don't mind changing brake blocks but having to fiddle around with pad height each time would be too much hassle. Looks like that idea's knocked on the head! Shame, they really do look like excellent wheels.
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by rowdysluggins

I haven't gotten a chance to ride them yet (yesterday was hurricane winds and today was snow), but I put the 50s on my bike and snapped a shot. (I think they look pretty good on my R1). They arrived 8 days from when I ordered them, Kyle was great to deal with, and they spin smooth and are true. I hope they hold up like my 38s have (4000 miles so far).
https://www.dropbox.com/s/3tykp84tnxegdk4/addict_r1_w_fs_50s_2.jpg
BTW: I measured the top of the brake pad to the edge of the rim (somewhat subjective, because the rim curves in at the top), but with the pads as low as I could get them on the brake track, and eyeballing with the calipers even with the top of the rim, it looked like about 5mm (if you round up).

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by scotty

Hi,

I was looking to buy a set of 24mm Carbon Clinchers from Farpsort.. they seem to have stopped doing them.

I was wondering if anyone had any experience with these ones?
http://www.light-bicycle.com/carbon-24m ... ntkYdI2nyU" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Thanks
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by eric

Their MTB wheels have a reasonably good reputation:
http://forums.mtbr.com/29er-components/ ... 73410.html

there might be something in this thread if it doesn't make your browser choke:
http://forums.roadbikereview.com/wheels ... 41788.html

BTW you'd get more info if you posted in the wheels sub forum. Perhaps a mod will move it.


liam7020
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by liam7020

Veloplugs aside, which rim tapes are people using on these wide carbon clinchers? Ta.
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by pushstart

I first used Stans yellow tape (21mm) when I fancied making them tubeless. Switched to yellow red veloplugs after giving up on that dream. (The 24/50mm rims were really hard to seat tubeless, just wasn't worth it in the end.). Of course Stans tape is a great general purpose rim strip too.

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by theremery

After an initial experience with a good pair of C50's.....My Xiamen far 90mm wheels are not turning out so well. Significant brake shudder straight out of the box.....and like a previous poster, it seems to be a shade wider around the area near the valve hole. The custom drilling wasn't as expected and I'm left feeling a little let down. I've always used Reynolds cryo blue or Xiamen far's own version so the braking power is good but that is not much use to me if it is "grabbing".......this will eventually lead to a lock-up under braking when I'm on the ragged edge so I don't think these are going to make it to my race season as top choice. I'll let you know how it goes with dealing with them.
Updated: Racing again! Thought this was unlikely! Eventually, I may even have a decent race!
Edit: 2015: darn near won the best South Island series (got second in age
-group)..woo hoo Racy Theremery is back!!

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by liam7020

pushstart wrote:I first used Stans yellow tape (21mm) when I fancied making them tubeless. Switched to yellow red veloplugs after giving up on that dream. (The 24/50mm rims were really hard to seat tubeless, just wasn't worth it in the end.). Of course Stans tape is a great general purpose rim strip too.


Thanks for that info pushstart. I notice from your posts on another forum that you have the Farsports u-shaped 50x24mm clinchers which appear to be the same wheels I'm thinking about. Farsports have them listed as cyclocross wheels but would you consider them suitable for use on rough roads? I'd be interested to hear your opinion. Cheers.
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austinla
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by austinla

I just posted a separate thread about the 2014 models, because I placed my order over the weekend.

I went with the 38mm*23mm wide, tubeless and clincher compatible with the new "high temp brake track" and went for the swiss stop yellow pads. They told me 10-15 days to ship and that's pretty much in line with what their website said, since they're "out of stock" I have to wait for them to be made and assembled. For the record, I chose the 2:1 Ed's hubs and Sapim CX-Ray.

I'll update once they arrive and so on, but I did request the rim profile drawing with measurements from a person I was communicating with: Johnson. The responses occurred within 1 hour each time.

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by eric

SS Yellows suck. They don't brake that well and are the worst for heating up rims.
FarSports' blue pads work better.

scotty
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by scotty

Hi,

Does anyone have any experience with Powerway hubs?

The only decent reviews are a few years old.. so maybe they have changed..

They look pretty nice!!

http://www.power-way.com.tw/pfh-r36.htm
http://www.power-way.com.tw/phb-r36.htm

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by thprice

scotty wrote:... experience with Powerway hubs?...

Suggest ask Brandon at http://www.bikehubstore.com/, he sells them.
He also has straight pull spokes to suit the hubs.

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by austinla

eric wrote:SS Yellows suck. They don't brake that well and are the worst for heating up rims.
FarSports' blue pads work better.


Good to know. I'm changing my order anyhow after seeing how narrow the 23mm wide wheel is at the brake track... mainly due to the 622x15.4mm internal width. I'm hoping to land at least a 17mm internal, if not 18-19, whichever wheels I get.

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by pushstart

liam7020 wrote:Thanks for that info pushstart. I notice from your posts on another forum that you have the Farsports u-shaped 50x24mm clinchers which appear to be the same wheels I'm thinking about. Farsports have them listed as cyclocross wheels but would you consider them suitable for use on rough roads? I'd be interested to hear your opinion. Cheers.


Yeah, I use them as road wheels. The width is very nice. I was running 23mm tires but now have some 25mm GP4000S tires on and they feel great and look very natural (not bulging out) on those rims.

On the whole I have been happy. I did retensioning the rear wheel as it was below spec and I was worried about breaking a spoke. Maybe ill-founded fears. Braking surface is fine - no issues with shudder on my wheels. Braking performance (blue pads) is certainly not up to alloy standards, but I imagine few carbon rims can claim that. These are the only wheels I have on my road bike so they get ridden on whatever surface, etc. Certainly not ridden delicately, and certainly have held up just fine.

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