My pleasure! I was really hesitant getting these since they're so cheap. But I hope that these reviews help inform others. I've been pleasantly surprised with them.
Do you have these wheels? Or the V2's? Or V3's? Let me know your experiences. Mine, as you can see, have been positive overall. Let me know what your thoughts are in the comments here!
@@yusufgenis yes! Tubeless ready. As far as the differences between the V3’s, I’m not sure. To be honest, I’m not sure if there are any changes or if it’s just rebranding. My only complaint are the tiny front bearings. I’ve done numerous mountain descents, which you can check out my other videos to see, and the brake tracks are solid still. I’m still riding these all the time. I have seen no reason to get new wheels.
It’s a different feel but I wouldn’t necessarily say a reduction. When they’re wet, you can definitely feel some slip until the water clears from the brake surface though.
I had my concerns about buying carbon wheels. A week ago I bought the new rr50 Prime wheels and after your video I felt that I didn't bought a pair of wheels that I will have a big concerns and I will really enjoy them. Even the J style spokes that are not so fashionable is easier to get replaced or the (better as they mention on the wiggle site) bearings are easy to be serviced as you told to your video. So can you tell some tips or make video how to increase the longevity of the carbon wheels, in example how to maintain in a good condition the braking surface or other tips you found from those miles you had done with them? Thank you, and have safe ridings!
Glad you enjoyed the video and that you’re more comfortable with carbon wheels. The best advice I can give on keeping the braking surface in good condition is to keep the wheels clean and use the Prime brake pads. The number one reason you’re going to damage the braking surface is if you have grit and dirt scratching the surface every time you hit the brakes. Note, the inexpensive bearings I replaced are still going strong! Rears are original, never replaced and still roll smooth.
I had v1 and then v2... there good for a 1 year and then start to fall apart...so far I almost changed all parts on them... but now its just getting too much... I am 90kg+ and around 10k/year so that plays a role a guess.... now they even stop distribution so one cannot find spared.. I learnt the lesson, never again buying no name wheels its not worth the pain and time.
Sorry they didn’t work out well for you. I’m much smaller at around 65-70kg most of the time so I don’t strain my wheels that much. Plus I don’t do a lot of long descents so I don’t put as much break wear on them.
@@JMCyclingVideos yeah, my first pair got deformed the breaking surface, on the second pair the rear hub is somehow destroyed, tried 4 different mechanics (it pulls the chain of freewheeling).. in addition on each of them i changed many small parts, spokes, bearing mutliple times... my experience with bikes and components: if a price is too good to be true it's probably not good ;).
Thank you for doing this review
My pleasure! I was really hesitant getting these since they're so cheap. But I hope that these reviews help inform others. I've been pleasantly surprised with them.
Do you have these wheels? Or the V2's? Or V3's? Let me know your experiences. Mine, as you can see, have been positive overall. Let me know what your thoughts are in the comments here!
Is it tubeless ready?
Whats the difference between es and v3s?
I got small budget and i want to buy some carbon wheels for racing do you reccomend it?
@@yusufgenis yes! Tubeless ready. As far as the differences between the V3’s, I’m not sure. To be honest, I’m not sure if there are any changes or if it’s just rebranding. My only complaint are the tiny front bearings. I’ve done numerous mountain descents, which you can check out my other videos to see, and the brake tracks are solid still. I’m still riding these all the time. I have seen no reason to get new wheels.
@@JMCyclingVideosis it solid? i got real issues with broken spokes i am only 73 kilos but i broke a lot of spokes of my old racing wheels token c22as.
@@yusufgenis I’m only about 68kg but I haven’t broken a single one. And that’s with a ~1200w max sprint.
Can't find any information on the prime rr50 black edition "LIGHT WEIGHT" VERSION CAN YOU share INFO what makes them lighter
I don’t have a set so I can’t say for sure. I would bet part of it at least lies in the hub because I know that’s different.
Do you notice significant decrease in braking power from alloy rims?
It’s a different feel but I wouldn’t necessarily say a reduction. When they’re wet, you can definitely feel some slip until the water clears from the brake surface though.
@@JMCyclingVideos Thanks for your feedback. I am mostly concerned about dry braking as I don't ride in the wet.
Good nice informative video 👌 thnx
Glad it helped! I know these aren’t made anymore, but if the newer versions are similar, should still be a nice inexpensive option.
I had my concerns about buying carbon wheels. A week ago I bought the new rr50 Prime wheels and after your video I felt that I didn't bought a pair of wheels that I will have a big concerns and I will really enjoy them. Even the J style spokes that are not so fashionable is easier to get replaced or the (better as they mention on the wiggle site) bearings are easy to be serviced as you told to your video. So can you tell some tips or make video how to increase the longevity of the carbon wheels, in example how to maintain in a good condition the braking surface or other tips you found from those miles you had done with them? Thank you, and have safe ridings!
Glad you enjoyed the video and that you’re more comfortable with carbon wheels. The best advice I can give on keeping the braking surface in good condition is to keep the wheels clean and use the Prime brake pads. The number one reason you’re going to damage the braking surface is if you have grit and dirt scratching the surface every time you hit the brakes. Note, the inexpensive bearings I replaced are still going strong! Rears are original, never replaced and still roll smooth.
I had v1 and then v2... there good for a 1 year and then start to fall apart...so far I almost changed all parts on them... but now its just getting too much... I am 90kg+ and around 10k/year so that plays a role a guess.... now they even stop distribution so one cannot find spared.. I learnt the lesson, never again buying no name wheels its not worth the pain and time.
Sorry they didn’t work out well for you. I’m much smaller at around 65-70kg most of the time so I don’t strain my wheels that much. Plus I don’t do a lot of long descents so I don’t put as much break wear on them.
@@JMCyclingVideos yeah, my first pair got deformed the breaking surface, on the second pair the rear hub is somehow destroyed, tried 4 different mechanics (it pulls the chain of freewheeling).. in addition on each of them i changed many small parts, spokes, bearing mutliple times... my experience with bikes and components: if a price is too good to be true it's probably not good ;).
That last statement is so true. I’m running some Zipp 303S right now so I kind of went the same way!