FarSports 38mm Carbon Clincher Review Thread, The

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spartacus
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by spartacus

Are the deeper section wheels considered to be as reliable as the 38mm? Sounds like some pretty glowing reviews of these inexpensive wheels?

Also wrt descending, I’m genuinely curious if anyone has gone down tuna canyon road on wheels like these. Typically I’m not a hard braker but that was something else.

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dastott
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by dastott

I have 60mm Farsports clinchers. Haven’t tried the 38mm clinchers but have had 2 pairs of 24mm tubulars. The braking on the tubs is much better I find. I would not fancy any tricky descents on the 60mm clinchers but the tubs are fine. Was surprised to find such a difference. I thought the braking performance would be the same.

AJS914
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by AJS914

I can't imagine there is any reliability difference betweena 38mm, 50mm or 60mm Farsports rim.

Farsports rim questions:

Would one get a tubeless compatible rim with the bead channels even if you will probably run Conti GP4000s with tubes? Or just get the regular channel rim? I'm tempted to try tubeless but I hardly ever get flats and I got sprayed by someone elses sealant on a group ride. I'd rather not inflict that on someone else.

I was thinking of getting 25mm wide 50mm rims. Farsports now has a 45mm 28mm wide rim. Which would be faster? I would probably use a 23mm GP4000 (measures 25mm) on either. The 25mm wide rim is 18mm internal width and the 28mm wide rim is 19.5mm internal.

(I probably can't fit larger tires into my Colnago which is why I'll stick with tires that measure around 25mm total width.)

TheKaiser
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by TheKaiser

AJS914 wrote:
Mon Oct 22, 2018 10:47 pm
I was thinking of getting 25mm wide 50mm rims. Farsports now has a 45mm 28mm wide rim. Which would be faster? I would probably use a 23mm GP4000 (measures 25mm) on either. The 25mm wide rim is 18mm internal width and the 28mm wide rim is 19.5mm internal.

(I probably can't fit larger tires into my Colnago which is why I'll stick with tires that measure around 25mm total width.)
Based on the standard aero suggestion that your rim be 105% the width of the tire, then you'd want the 28mm width rim. Granted, it isn't quite as deep, but in anything where there is even a slight yaw (which is most riding situations), it should be better. That's just my 2c from an armchair perspective. Check with Hambini for a more educated opinion.

AJS914
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by AJS914

Farsports new 45mm rim seems to be pretty close to a Zipp 303. The next step up from 45 is 58mm - just like the Zipp 404. With this kind of shape, do people think that a 58mm rim is easily handled in a group ride?
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by Marin

Not tubeless? Who buys this?

AJS914
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by AJS914

The other option:
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ubers
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by ubers

AJS914 wrote:
Tue Oct 23, 2018 4:38 am
Farsports new 45mm rim seems to be pretty close to a Zipp 303. The next step up from 45 is 58mm - just like the Zipp 404. With this kind of shape, do people think that a 58mm rim is easily handled in a group ride?
If you are going to be training on it, I would recommend the 45mm deep rim. Strong cross winds this won't push you around as much as the 58mm rim.

Have you considered getting a 28mm wide front rim and 25mm rear? I'm sure your colnago will accommodate that width. With a 25mm tire, the wider front rim will give you a flush rim/tire transition that will be more aero at a wider range of yaw angles.

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AJS914
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by AJS914

What does a narrower rim on the rear achieve? Lighter?

Do 58mm wheels push one around? I'm most concerned about group rides. We see pros ride 404s all the time. They don't seem to have a problem.

ubers
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by ubers

AJS914 wrote:
Thu Oct 25, 2018 1:45 am
What does a narrower rim on the rear achieve? Lighter?

Do 58mm wheels push one around? I'm most concerned about group rides. We see pros ride 404s all the time. They don't seem to have a problem.
I suggested narrower on the rear because i thought you had clearance issues with the colnago.

I ride 60mm front enves, and i get pushed around in strong cross winds. Not sure if pros have a problem with deep wheels, i've never ridden with them.

AJS914
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by AJS914

Maybe 45 is the way to go.

The primary clearance issue on the C59 is hitting the top of the front fork though I can fit a tiny spacer in the fork dropout as others have done. If I stick with a 25mm tire (23mm GP4000) I should be fine. I don't think I can go with 25mm GP4000s because they measure out to 28-29mm on wide rims and they get pretty tall. The rear doesn't seem to be an issue.

ubers
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by ubers

I recieved my Farsports 38 x 28mm clinchers yesterday (DT350 straight pull hubs, CX ray spokes). First impression is that they are a very classy looking wheelset - haven't taken them for a proper ride yet, but just rolling up and down my driveway they feel very stiff. Was happy that farsport included rim plugs for free (no need for rim tape!).

Weights (no skewers, tires cassette, rim tape):
Front: 665 grams
Rear: 875
Total: 1540

I put 25mm GP4000II tires on, which stretch out to 27mm when inflated to 90 psi. This is great for aero gains because it sits slight inwards of the 28mm wide outer rim.
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sib
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by sib

I can get some Fulcrum Racing Quattro Carbons for a similar price to the FarSports 38mm Carbon Clinchers - they are a similar weight with the DT350 hubs.

Is there any reason I should choose the FarSports?

AJS914
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by AJS914

I'd get the Fulcrums if you can get them for $600.

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by velomane

Hi Kyle,

I saw a few references to 20% off and free shipping from a year or two ago. Is this still available or do you anticipate having a similar deal soon?

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