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Review on 🚲 SunRise Bike 25mm U-Shape 50mm Carbon Fiber Wheelset 700c Clincher, Enhanced SEO by Glen Needham

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Works like a charm

I have a Trek Domane AL3 with a Sora group. I've never changed wheels before, but I watched a few YouTube videos and found it easy. It was. I only had to shell out about $16 for a cheap Revain chain whip and snap ring remover bushing. Everything was very easy to install. Just remember to leave the little silver spacer on the hub if you have a 9 speed groupset like mine. I left it on, and after putting everything back together there was no need to adjust or re-index the switch. Also, the brake pad holders on my budget bike were originally a different shape, but I've already upgraded the brake pads and holders for Ultegra (cheap and easy to install, and worth it if you have a cheaper bike). In any case, if you don't already ride carbon wheels, you should definitely replace the brake pads with those included in the kit or with special carbon brake pads. Newbie like me to fitting and they look amazing on the bike. They're lighter than the Bontrager aluminum wheels that came with the bike, but I don't have a scale so I don't know how much lighter they are. And as is usual with carbon wheels, the clicking noise of the hub is significantly louder. I like its punchy clicking sound. Also, I was concerned that my hoses with 60mm valve stems might not be long enough for these bikes. I didn't know if that extra centimeter would be enough (on 50mm rims). That's right, 60mm valves are perfect. I haven't tried using valve extenders at all. I just don't like the idea of them. Finally, I was curious if those deeper rims would cause crosswind problems and I'm happy to report that they don't. The bike rides and looks great, so far I'm very happy with it.

Pros
  • Nice to use
Cons
  • Unbelievable price