FARSPORTS DISC CARBON WHEELSET Test & Review

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openwheelracing
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by openwheelracing

Curious, are these wrinkles normal? Brand new Kaze.
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tiz92
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by tiz92

Yes I also have them on my feder disc set.

Filans
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by Filans

Does anyone know if the decals on Ventoux EVO wheels are removable just like the Feder one?

Bjobjo
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by Bjobjo

Do you mean those slits in the braking surface. Because some brands milled these into the rim braking surface to improve bite of brake pads, especially in the wet. But if you have a disc brake wheelset, they seem to have recycled rim brake rims.

Or am I missing the wrinkles you mention?

openwheelracing
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by openwheelracing

Bjobjo wrote:
Tue Jun 07, 2022 12:29 pm
Do you mean those slits in the braking surface. Because some brands milled these into the rim braking surface to improve bite of brake pads, especially in the wet. But if you have a disc brake wheelset, they seem to have recycled rim brake rims.

Or am I missing the wrinkles you mention?
Not the brake track. The wrinkles are under the clear coat finish. You can see sort of a wavy effect on the carbon.

Bjobjo
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by Bjobjo

openwheelracing wrote:
Wed Jun 08, 2022 8:29 am
Bjobjo wrote:
Tue Jun 07, 2022 12:29 pm
Do you mean those slits in the braking surface. Because some brands milled these into the rim braking surface to improve bite of brake pads, especially in the wet. But if you have a disc brake wheelset, they seem to have recycled rim brake rims.

Or am I missing the wrinkles you mention?
Not the brake track. The wrinkles are under the clear coat finish. You can see sort of a wavy effect on the carbon.
I am not a carbon wheel expert -but I do have a master thesis on composites- but that looks like slight movement of the fibres under compaction. I wouldn't really worry about it but quickly sending an email to Farsports might be best.

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Mr.Gib
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by Mr.Gib

Could even be visual effect. If the rim is smooth I would ignore it.
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.

yourrealdad
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by yourrealdad

Just got these bad boys back from Berd. 35mm hooked Feders. 1,077g
Total cost was about $1200. Thats almost $1 per g which is hard to come by these days.
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Guivd
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by Guivd

For those who are interested, I have a brand new set of feder 30mm high with RD230 + CX ray (1136g set) for sale. Just rode 200km to test them (I planned to have a mountain built who will not happen). PM me for pics or infos.

GT3RS
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by GT3RS

Just to add to the actual weight data I've just taken delivery of a pair of Feder 45mm hookless/ super spokes/ RD230 which came in at 641g rear 539 front for 1180g the pair without tubeless valves.

Aress
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by Aress

Hello guys,

I'm tempted to get their new REVO wheelset in 56 and with their RD230 hubs, they are the lightest thing available at 1315g.

The thing is I'm a bit worried about the reliability and especially the fact that they are only 21 spokes at the back.

So do any of you have feedback on those hubs
Note: I'm 62kg

Elmersen
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by Elmersen

Does anyone have any knowledge about the FS45/38G? It is mentioned in the table at the bottom of the page, but not shown among the profiles or in the order menu. Is it possible to order for ordinary consumers or is it reserved for OEM?

Seems like a great aero gravel alternative for tyres 38-40 mm.

stevec1975
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by stevec1975

Aress wrote:
Fri Jun 17, 2022 8:39 am
Hello guys,

I'm tempted to get their new REVO wheelset in 56 and with their RD230 hubs, they are the lightest thing available at 1315g.

The thing is I'm a bit worried about the reliability and especially the fact that they are only 21 spokes at the back.

So do any of you have feedback on those hubs
Note: I'm 62kg
Read this thread, pretty much everybody who has got the RD230 hubs loves them, been perfect for me, I am 64KG, but some people 85Kg plus use them without issue

tiz92
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by tiz92

Aress wrote:
Fri Jun 17, 2022 8:39 am
Hello guys,

I'm tempted to get their new REVO wheelset in 56 and with their RD230 hubs, they are the lightest thing available at 1315g.

The thing is I'm a bit worried about the reliability and especially the fact that they are only 21 spokes at the back.

So do any of you have feedback on those hubs
Note: I'm 62kg
I have them. They just work fine. Indeed they are not super stiff (compared to dt240 and also Bitex 312 which I have) but for me (63 kg, around 320w ftp with zero sprint) stiff enough. I rode them around 3000 km mostly in races but they never let me down. Fore sure its not the hub which is the limiting factor :D

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Aress
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by Aress

tiz92 wrote:
Sat Jun 18, 2022 11:39 am
Aress wrote:
Fri Jun 17, 2022 8:39 am
Hello guys,

I'm tempted to get their new REVO wheelset in 56 and with their RD230 hubs, they are the lightest thing available at 1315g.

The thing is I'm a bit worried about the reliability and especially the fact that they are only 21 spokes at the back.

So do any of you have feedback on those hubs
Note: I'm 62kg
I have them. They just work fine. Indeed they are not super stiff (compared to dt240 and also Bitex 312 which I have) but for me (63 kg, around 320w ftp with zero sprint) stiff enough. I rode them around 3000 km mostly in races but they never let me down. Fore sure its not the hub which is the limiting factor :D
Ok thank you for your feedback, I'm pushing similar numbers

I'm scared because on the rear, since its only 21 spokes, it means the breaking force is applied through radial spokes
But if you guys are telling me it's okay, then no problem

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