Andreas_187 Posted December 10, 2019 Posted December 10, 2019 I'm looking for a set of 50mm carbon road wheels. Does anyone have any experience with Darkhorse. They seem like the only reasonably priced wheels available locally.
Wannabe Posted December 10, 2019 Posted December 10, 2019 (edited) What is reasonably priced to you?I can suggest you contact Reon Smal @ Sportopia Cycles, Briar str Salt River. (o seven one 6060426)He stocks the "SALT" carbon wheels, and they are decently priced, carry a good warranty and is very good value for money.I am running a set on the 38/50mm combo, and so far I am very happy with them. http://vsibikes.com/product/salt-carbon-50mm-38mm-wheelset-4/ Edited December 10, 2019 by Wannabe Cookie88 1
Eugene Posted December 10, 2019 Posted December 10, 2019 I've seen complaints on the hub about these being very flexible. Perhaps do a search. From my understanding, these are generic Chinese wheels that have been packaged and branded with Dark Horse. A lot of people have been happy with them too.
Andreas_187 Posted December 10, 2019 Author Posted December 10, 2019 What is reasonably priced to you?I can suggest you contact Reon Smal @ Sportopia Cycles, Briar str Salt River. (o seven one 6060426)He stocks the "SALT" carbon wheels, and they are decently priced, carry a good warranty and is very good value for money.I am running a set on the 38/50mm combo, and so far I am very happy with them. http://vsibikes.com/product/salt-carbon-50mm-38mm-wheelset-4/Thanks. Reasonably priced would mean I'm not prepared to pay 40/50k for a set of Zipps/Enve etc. The Darkhorse are 15k so that's kinda my target DieselnDust 1
Andreas_187 Posted December 10, 2019 Author Posted December 10, 2019 I've seen complaints on the hub about these being very flexible. Perhaps do a search. From my understanding, these are generic Chinese wheels that have been packaged and branded with Dark Horse. A lot of people have been happy with them too.Yes, they are Chinese (aren't they all!) rims built up here in Cape Town. They are also tubeless which is a definite requirement.
Wannabe Posted December 10, 2019 Posted December 10, 2019 Thanks.Reasonably priced would mean I'm not prepared to pay 40/50k for a set of Zipps/Enve etc. The Darkhorse are 15k so that's kinda my target The Salts are also tubeless ready wheels, and only slightly more expensive than the Darkhorse wheels.Go and have a look at the Salt's, you just might be surprised.
Cookie88 Posted December 10, 2019 Posted December 10, 2019 I have only heard good things about the Salts from Reon - guy backs up his products. Give him a shout and see what he can do for you. Definitely falls within your price range. Wannabe 1
Flattaps Posted December 10, 2019 Posted December 10, 2019 I have a set of dark horse wheels. Absolute rubbish! I was looking to upgrade the wheels on my bike and didn`t see need to spend that extra on the more well known brands, as I just race my friends around town and had a budget that didn`t suit those price carbon wheels. Thinking of it now, I would have been better of spending that extra money. I`ve already had to buy a new rear rim (the new rim looks different to the front one, so they obviously had a problem) the spokes brake from time to time witch is very annoying! (and I am not heavy around 68kg). Unfortunately I`m in to deep already with these wheels and I am now married to them. And I can`t sh!# for them second hand. And as always there is the fine print that you never read.... so dark horse didn`t want do do a warranty. And yes, they do flex a lot.... The saying goes, you get what you pay for.... You be better of buying something ells.
Veebee Posted December 10, 2019 Posted December 10, 2019 i'll keep mentioning these guys...https://icancycling.com/collections/aero-series-wheelset/products/aero-50-wheelset# I ordered my 2nd set of wheels from them last week Wednesday, it shipped on Friday and arrived JHB on Sunday. Cleared customs today and should have them tomorrow. +/- R11600 including shipping with RPXThen R360 for clearing with Linex and vat of +/- R1300. You can save abit on vat if you speak to Ican :whistling: Have done around 6000km on my first set with no issues at all. Mopkop 1
Richard F Posted December 10, 2019 Posted December 10, 2019 Had a pair of 36mm on my bike for the last 3-4 years with no problems at all, I`m about 70kg`s and do all the climbs around the Argus route and haven`t felt anything untoward with flexing, was thinking about changing to 50`s and wouldn`t be against using them again. Darkhorse Bikes and Wheels 1
BicyclePower Posted December 10, 2019 Posted December 10, 2019 Roen has a great set up together with a lot of knowledge. We have sent a couple of our Concept Speed (R40 disc brake & R60 rim brake) wheels down to him. Pull in and have a chat with Roen RE the options available.
Darryllk Posted December 10, 2019 Posted December 10, 2019 The SRT wheels isnt bad too! Long Wheel Base 1
warick_wrx Posted December 10, 2019 Posted December 10, 2019 Look at Nextie. Their premium range of wheels. You wont be sorry 475 and nick_the_wheelbuilder 2
andreas17777 Posted December 10, 2019 Posted December 10, 2019 I have token wheels???? superb quality and no issues after 10k km on them Long Wheel Base 1
RLucas Posted December 10, 2019 Posted December 10, 2019 Anyone have info/experience with Flite Carbon wheels? Pricing? Contacts? Some of the Team Mad Macs guys race those wheels so they can’t be bad ????♂️
Andreas_187 Posted December 10, 2019 Author Posted December 10, 2019 Thanks for the replies. I will investigate all the suggested options
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now