The cycling industry has become exceptionally good at selling very ordinary products with increasingly theatrical marketing. Every year there is another “revolutionary” wheelset launched with dramatic claims about aerodynamics, stiffness, compliance, rolling efficiency, vibration reduction or some other fashionable buzzword that usually collapses under even mild technical scrutiny. The recipe is almost always identical. A…
Are these the best budget carbon wheels under £1000? Carbon wheels were once considered a luxury upgrade reserved for professional racing teams or riders prepared to spend several thousand pounds on marginal performance gains. Over the past decade that landscape has changed dramatically. Manufacturing has improved, supply chains have evolved and the global market has…
Introduction Since my early days on YouTube I have taken an interest in the testing of bicycle wheels. It started with a few companies sending wheels and me riding around like a clown pretending subjective testing meant something. Subjective testing on a bike is bro science gone mad, so that approach was ditched and replaced…
Introduction 9 Velo was not a mainstream brand. They avoided heavy advertising campaigns, influencer sponsorships and exaggerated product claims. Graphics were minimal and presentation was low key. Despite this understated approach, they were the most popular brand among Hambini Patreon members, supported by multiple genuine rider reviews over a long period. When they last appeared…
Test Set and Measurements The wheels tested were a mixed depth set, 50 mm front and 65 mm rear. The recommendation is simple: buy 65 front and rear. Shallower rims have a lower critical speed and will become dynamically unstable earlier. If you value stability, avoid the super shallow option. The hooks on these rims…
The Magene EXAR Ultra DB508 2025 wheelset enters the market claiming serious aerodynamic credentials, aggressive design features, and a no-compromise attitude. In this technical breakdown, we’ll take a closer look at the construction, component selection, ride performance, and engineering decisions that set this wheelset apart from the usual carbon rebrands flooding the market. Rim Design…
As the cycling landscape continues to evolve, riders are increasingly demanding more than just low drag figures and flashy decals. They want real engineering, reliability, and performance that holds up under load and over distance. The Nepest Nova carbon wheelset, manufactured in Xiamen, China, enters this space with a strong showing. It combines contemporary design…
Introduction After two and a half years of use, I’ve conducted an in-depth analysis of the $3500 Aviav Aldo bike wheels. These South Korean-manufactured wheels represent a departure from the more common Chinese origin for such components. Initial Observations and Durability: Despite the premium price point, the wheels exhibit some cosmetic wear, specifically stone chips…
Nepest wheels, a brand I had not heard of before. Seemingly quite popular in Japan. Their Maui were wheels were sent in for a full teardown. They have allowed these results to be publicized.
The £900 AeroCoach Aeox wheel hub promised cutting-edge performance but delivered a masterclass in engineering failure. With garbage machining, grooves that weaken rather than strengthen, and a design doomed by radial lacing, it’s less a cycling component and more a £900 liability. Add in AeroCoach’s radio-silence customer service, and you’ve got a product that fails on every level. Want to see the disaster for yourself? Watch it implode literally, in this video.
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