FARSPORTS DISC CARBON WHEELSET Test & Review

[PUNlSHER]

I went with Novatec for my gravel wheels and I don't regret it. I needed to change the front hub bearings recently and it was a pretty straightforward affair. I bought the replacement bearings on the official Novatec EU webshop

After what mileage did you change the bearings? Which version of wheels you have?

Gravel 30/30. Whatever they're called. Replacement happened about 5000km in, which is way earlier then normal. However only one of the front bearings was shot; the other was fine and the rear ones are still running smooth. So I suspect either there was water ingress that I didn't notice or that bearing was compromised from the get go.

Thanks for your experience!
Its Novatec D411SB, right?

[jfl]

Yes, and D412SB on the rear.

[stringbean]

Anyone use their Feder Wheels for CX?

I've got a pair of Feder 40/45 with Carbon Ti Hubs I am thinking of using for CX Racing.

Any thoughts on how the wheels would do in terms of durability? Ive been using DT Swiss Spline Rc38s and they are a tank, and survived many CX Races, but a bit heavy at 1500 grams.

I weigh 70 kg.

I've been using my feder 30mm/rd230 hub on my gravel bike for the last 5 months now(using because when my diverge frame arrived all that was available was my wife's road racing wheels so I "borrowed "them to complete the build)
No problems at all with the wheels for gravel.
As previously posted I think you more likely to have problems with the hubs before you have any problems with the rims.Really impressed with the wheels.

[iamraymond]

PSA: I just got an email stating that there will be again the 10% discount on November 11th.

[maxim809]

Looks like the Evo models have been updated with a new layout to save weight.

(Both Disc)
New vs Old Model
S EVO3: 1170g vs 1215g
S EVO4: 1230g vs 1295g
S EVO6: 1370g vs 1375g

The decal color changes from Gold->Silver.
The decal design themselves remain same.
The int/ext widths remain same.

Biggest savings in weight are to the shallower sets.

[PUNlSHER]

PSA: I just got an email stating that there will be again the 10% discount on November 11th.

What code?

[Bjobjo]

Would their Black Friday sale be any better than the november 11th one? I've been holding out as from what I've seen online last year they had a discount and free shipping.

[iamraymond]

PSA: I just got an email stating that there will be again the 10% discount on November 11th.

What code?

There was no code provided.

Dear Loyal Customer,

Great news!

We'll have a biggest promotion 10%discount on 11.11 (November 11)soon on our webshop www.wheelsfar.com
This promotion only one time one year for all goods.Don't miss it!

Looking forward to receive your order

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Best Regards,

Emma Ye
Xiamen Far Sports Co., Ltd
Add.: No 545, Hengtian Road, Houxi Town, Jimei District, Xiamen, China
OEM Web: www.wheelsfar.com

[PUNlSHER]

PSA: I just got an email stating that there will be again the 10% discount on November 11th.

What code?

There was no code provided.

Dear Loyal Customer,

Great news!

We'll have a biggest promotion 10%discount on 11.11 (November 11)soon on our webshop www.wheelsfar.com
This promotion only one time one year for all goods.Don't miss it!

Looking forward to receive your order

------
Best Regards,

Emma Ye
Xiamen Far Sports Co., Ltd
Add.: No 545, Hengtian Road, Houxi Town, Jimei District, Xiamen, China
OEM Web: www.wheelsfar.com

Thanks.
I just ordered gravel wheelset with 10% discount.

[PUNlSHER]

By the way, how long does it take them to build and ship an order??

[mrlobber]

Looks like the Evo models have been updated with a new layout to save weight.

(Both Disc)
New vs Old Model
S EVO3: 1170g vs 1215g
S EVO4: 1230g vs 1295g
S EVO6: 1370g vs 1375g

Not sure where the value proposition is, if you could spec the Feders with RD230 hub on Farsports own wheelsfar.com website with higher internal/external width, and lighter too (e.g., the Feders 45 hooked are 1210g +/-30).

[Bjobjo]

Looks like the Evo models have been updated with a new layout to save weight.

(Both Disc)
New vs Old Model
S EVO3: 1170g vs 1215g
S EVO4: 1230g vs 1295g
S EVO6: 1370g vs 1375g

Not sure where the value proposition is, if you could spec the Feders with RD230 hub on Farsports own wheelsfar.com website with higher internal/external width, and lighter too (e.g., the Feders 45 hooked are 1210g +/-30).

I assume their wheelsfar wheels are more of a OEM oriented product, with minimal or no branding and high configurability. But some people just want something with a brand name on it and minimal choices as not all people know exactly what they want. This is also something Yoeleo has done, going from minimal branding to a known brand with a higher price.

[LESKO]

By the way, how long does it take them to build and ship an order??

About two weeks, ordered mine on 24.10 and got tracking on 7.11, hope it helps.

[Oncarbon]

They haven't designed their own. I think all the non-carbon spoke own brand hubs are Chosen. Carbon spoke may be too, but I don't recognise if it's Chosen or not.

H-Works produces good hubs in China. They are light and very competitive.

[mistergoober]

Kaze just saw a price jump vs. a few days ago. Negates the 10% off I guess. The other wheels seem to be holding their pricing. At least this was Kaze Disc w/350