Roguemeister Posted May 23, 2020 Posted May 23, 2020 On 5/23/2020 at 7:12 AM, Veebee said: Did you come right ? They use RPXit comes in via Linex air services. I ordered 2 sets from Ican and they got here in about 10 days.First set has done about 8000km and they are holding up very well.No I didn't end up ordering anything, but good to know thanks! Reinardt and Veebee 2
bradwentzel Posted May 23, 2020 Posted May 23, 2020 Where are these from? On 5/22/2020 at 4:12 PM, Kalahari Vegmot said: Heeheehee..... My rims finally arrived today, a month and a bit after ordering. Not bad taking Covid into account! Quality seems pretty decent, though I don't really have something to compare it to, so I'll ask Nick his opinion on quality once he gets them... They come with a two-year warranty, so I'm sure they'll be decent... Weight: 500g F and 470g R. 20200522_175308.jpg20200522_175314.jpg20200522_175321.jpg20200522_175336.jpg20200522_175354.jpg20200522_175431.jpg
Kalahari Vegmot Posted May 23, 2020 Posted May 23, 2020 On 5/23/2020 at 4:08 AM, Jbr said: where did you order ? I tried through aliexpress just before lockdown and they ended up cancelling my order because EMS couldn't ship to SA apparently... On 5/23/2020 at 7:27 AM, bradwentzel said: Where are these from?https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32843074332.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.de6e4c4dfj3w5z Shipping was made possible during lockdown thanks to Fedex. I paid $30 extra for that. Long Wheel Base and Daniel Loubser 2
Long Wheel Base Posted May 25, 2020 Posted May 25, 2020 On 5/22/2020 at 4:12 PM, Kalahari Vegmot said: Heeheehee..... My rims finally arrived today, a month and a bit after ordering. Not bad taking Covid into account! Quality seems pretty decent, though I don't really have something to compare it to, so I'll ask Nick his opinion on quality once he gets them... They come with a two-year warranty, so I'm sure they'll be decent... Weight: 500g F and 470g R. 20200522_175308.jpg20200522_175314.jpg20200522_175321.jpg20200522_175336.jpg20200522_175354.jpg20200522_175431.jpgGoing carbon matchy matchy with your arm-I like!!!!!!Those look awesome. What hubs and spokes you going with? Kalahari Vegmot 1
Kalahari Vegmot Posted May 25, 2020 Posted May 25, 2020 On 5/25/2020 at 5:35 AM, Long Wheel Base said: Going carbon matchy matchy with your arm-I like!!!!!!Those look awesome. What hubs and spokes you going with?Yea, I mean I really had no choice..... They'll be laced to Rapide hubs(which I think are re-branded Powerway R13's), and probably Alpina or Pillar spokes with brass nipples. JohanDiv and Long Wheel Base 2
Long Wheel Base Posted May 25, 2020 Posted May 25, 2020 On 5/25/2020 at 9:07 AM, Kalahari Vegmot said: Yea, I mean I really had no choice..... They'll be laced to Rapide hubs(which I think are re-branded Powerway R13's), and probably Alpina or Pillar spokes with brass nipples.Cool man. Those pillar wing aero spokes are nice....................... Kalahari Vegmot 1
Suidwes Boytjie Posted June 10, 2020 Posted June 10, 2020 Morning guys Anybody have any experience with MTB carbon wheel sets from Summitbikes (Dominic Calitz)? Thank you
Kalahari Vegmot Posted June 17, 2020 Posted June 17, 2020 My wheels have arrived back from JHB!!! I am really excited, especially to get them out on the road... The build consists of the Chinese 454 rims as per the last page, built up around Rapide hubs with Pillar brass nipples and Alpina bladed spokes. Weight including rim tape comes in at 850g for the rear wheel and 725g for the front. 1575g in total is not too bad I don't think... Cost breakdown for those interested: Rims+Fedex: $330x17.19(today's rate) + R378.37 clearance fee = R6051.07Rapide Hubset(R1360) + R800 for a Campy freebody = R2160Courier costs = 441.75Wheel build; spokes; nipples = R2615.27 Total: R 11 268.09 Pitchas: OCD exhibit A: See, when the bicycle is in 'picture mode' ie. valves at 6 o'clock, the branding on the hub is visible.... DJuice, ChUkKy, Meezo and 8 others 11
EddieV Posted June 17, 2020 Posted June 17, 2020 On 5/23/2020 at 9:07 AM, Kalahari Vegmot said: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32843074332.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.de6e4c4dfj3w5z Shipping was made possible during lockdown thanks to Fedex. I paid $30 extra for that.Nice! Are these rims tubeless or tubeless ready?
Long Wheel Base Posted June 18, 2020 Posted June 18, 2020 On 6/17/2020 at 3:19 PM, Kalahari Vegmot said: My wheels have arrived back from JHB!!! I am really excited, especially to get them out on the road... The build consists of the Chinese 454 rims as per the last page, built up around Rapide hubs with Pillar brass nipples and Alpina bladed spokes. Weight including rim tape comes in at 850g for the rear wheel and 725g for the front. 1575g in total is not too bad I don't think... Cost breakdown for those interested: Rims+Fedex: $330x17.19(today's rate) + R378.37 clearance fee = R6051.07Rapide Hubset(R1360) + R800 for a Campy freebody = R2160Courier costs = 441.75Wheel build; spokes; nipples = R2615.27 Total: R 11 268.09 Pitchas:20200617_163931.jpg20200617_163943.jpg20200617_163949.jpg20200617_164055.jpg20200617_164112.jpg20200617_164218.jpg OCD exhibit A: See, when the bicycle is in 'picture mode' ie. valves at 6 o'clock, the branding on the hub is visible....20200617_163957.jpg 20200617_164025.jpgLekker man. Enjoy the ride. Off topic but I am keen to see that wall they leaning up against. DM me. DJuice 1
Jakkals. Posted June 18, 2020 Posted June 18, 2020 On 6/10/2020 at 6:31 AM, Suidwes Boytjie said: Morning guys Anybody have any experience with MTB carbon wheel sets from Summitbikes (Dominic Calitz)? Thank youSummitbikes is legit.
Kalahari Vegmot Posted June 18, 2020 Posted June 18, 2020 On 6/17/2020 at 8:38 PM, EddieV said: Nice! Are these rims tubeless or tubeless ready?Not as far as I'm aware no. Lightbicycle's rims are tubeless ready though. https://www.lightbicycle.com/carbon-road-bike EddieV 1
Mopkop Posted June 28, 2020 Posted June 28, 2020 Hi hubbers I'm thinking about bringing on road rims 45-50/55mm. Ive got Hope Mono RS hubs to build them to. I've been browsing Lightbicycle(had them before) and Nextie. While on Nextie I see they've got a 2nd site; LightBicycleWheels. They offer free shipping and the rims look identical, I'd say. Anyone use them? https://www.lightbicyclewheels.com/ A set of rims with shipping works out about $200 cheaper than on nextie, only difference is no decals. What do you guys think?
Veebee Posted June 28, 2020 Posted June 28, 2020 Free shipping in our current situation, it will come in via the post office and could take months for you to get it. Mopkop 1
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