This is a cracking review, cheers Dave. They get a 10 on looks from me, they sort of remind me of how I felt about Skyway Mags back in the 80’s…awesome! I’m not sure I’d put them in a drop bar bike, but I so would put these on a flat bar bike.
Pretty ride Dave thanks. I think the wheels look fire to be honest. Thanks for the b-rolls so we could see them in action. 5:17 Quite agree. On that note I LOVE my hybrid. It is sorta a sleeper.
Nice review. I bought a set of these for my Trek Rail 7 eMTB as well. For me, the most attractive attribute is that the wheels will never go untrue. On one of my 30km daily rides, 4 spokes snapped in quick succession... pretty scary experience on a normal spoked wheel. These 6 spokes carbon would be a good replacement to improve upon reliability. I would be interested in knowing the long term performance and reliability of the rear hub. As for weight, i am not too fuss. Actually slightly higher weight helps to maintain higher average speeds, which is essential for keeping the travelling time under 1 hour, as i need to maintain between 40 kmh to 43 kmh over the entire course. Maintaining the angular momentum helps to maintain the pace with my interval training workouts over the hilly and windy terrain. 😅
I have to say, for £1,200 ,I'd like 10/10 - and that's definitely out there! As a child of the 80's, I am most disappointed that you didn't mention Skyway Tuffs - the icon of 5 spoke wheels! (Rock on Andy Ruffel! Remember the Ruffel-up?) This sort of proves to me that something that ain't broke ain't ready for fixing yet, and there hasn't been a revolution - they look quirky but aren't really a wheel revolution 🤭😬but it's nice that people are still trying to innovate - something must come of it! I wonder if the "spokes" create more of a vortex and wind resistance than traditional spokes?
Any idea if the included mudguard for that fork will still fit with those wider tyres? Clearance looks tight. Would like to try the wider tyres but don't want to sacrifice the mudguard.
I have been looking at those wheels for a while for my gravel bike. For the price, they are reasonably light. The looks are different. If you run them, you have to not mind standing out.
is there any way for you to weigh these without the tires or anything else mounted to them? I would love to get an actual weight of these wheels documented. I just don't trust the manufacturers numbers. thanks!
Love your bike and the wheels!! I too get the silent treatment from ‘serious’ cyclists when i commute on my hybrid bike- they don’t know what they are missing🤣🤣🤣🤘🏼🤘🏼
This is a cracking review, cheers Dave. They get a 10 on looks from me, they sort of remind me of how I felt about Skyway Mags back in the 80’s…awesome! I’m not sure I’d put them in a drop bar bike, but I so would put these on a flat bar bike.
Same here ref skyways used to love bmx freestyle 😊 had many bikes back in the day 🚴🤩👍🏅
Pretty ride Dave thanks. I think the wheels look fire to be honest. Thanks for the b-rolls so we could see them in action. 5:17 Quite agree. On that note I LOVE my hybrid. It is sorta a sleeper.
Nice review. I bought a set of these for my Trek Rail 7 eMTB as well. For me, the most attractive attribute is that the wheels will never go untrue. On one of my 30km daily rides, 4 spokes snapped in quick succession... pretty scary experience on a normal spoked wheel. These 6 spokes carbon would be a good replacement to improve upon reliability. I would be interested in knowing the long term performance and reliability of the rear hub. As for weight, i am not too fuss. Actually slightly higher weight helps to maintain higher average speeds, which is essential for keeping the travelling time under 1 hour, as i need to maintain between 40 kmh to 43 kmh over the entire course. Maintaining the angular momentum helps to maintain the pace with my interval training workouts over the hilly and windy terrain. 😅
Some great camera work, your production team are obviously on the boil. I like those wheels, I see easy to clean!
🤣thank you. They really are super easy to clean.
Reminds me of the old days Dave with skyways on my bmx
Absolute classic!
Dave, could you please tell me what your bars are and what width they are ? Thanks mate 👍
They are Renthal fat bars, they are pretty short…I cut a large bit off.
I have to say, for £1,200 ,I'd like 10/10 - and that's definitely out there! As a child of the 80's, I am most disappointed that you didn't mention Skyway Tuffs - the icon of 5 spoke wheels! (Rock on Andy Ruffel! Remember the Ruffel-up?) This sort of proves to me that something that ain't broke ain't ready for fixing yet, and there hasn't been a revolution - they look quirky but aren't really a wheel revolution 🤭😬but it's nice that people are still trying to innovate - something must come of it! I wonder if the "spokes" create more of a vortex and wind resistance than traditional spokes?
I’m sorry! I also can’t believe I didn’t mention the skyway’s!
Any idea if the included mudguard for that fork will still fit with those wider tyres? Clearance looks tight. Would like to try the wider tyres but don't want to sacrifice the mudguard.
No way would the mudguard fit with the bigger tyre.
They do look good Dave. Proper reviewed too👍🏽
Thanks Chas, maybe I’m getting the hang of reviews?!
@@DaveNoakes you’ve always been good at reviews mate. The close-ups, the detail and general ‘vibe’ and some randomness are all good👍🏽
Yes, look cool... not for me though... rim brakes! But how do they sound? Do they make a cool noise like the try spokes?
The hub sounds awesome but there isn’t that whooshing Tri spoke noise
Great review! 👍🏼 Between the DSX FS and Four Corners 1 - which will be the better choice for a weekend bikepacking trip?
Tough one as it mostly depends on your bar preference. I’d pick the dsx fs
I have been looking at those wheels for a while for my gravel bike. For the price, they are reasonably light. The looks are different. If you run them, you have to not mind standing out.
I’ve been dead impressed with them!
Can’t believe no one has mentioned the Tioga Disk Drive yet!
Ohhh that’s a classic!
Would you put them on your Marin Headlands?
No, only because I run 650 though
Hmm still not sure about the looks, currently contemplating whether to get a pair pf carbon wheels or not.
They have grown on me
is there any way for you to weigh these without the tires or anything else mounted to them? I would love to get an actual weight of these wheels documented. I just don't trust the manufacturers numbers. thanks!
i also liked the spengle wheels
Nice but so heavy.
@@DaveNoakes ah ok..was talk of doing a proper road wheel,not dure that's actually happened
Are they light?
1480g
@@DaveNoakes are they as aero as spoked wheels or more ?
I love the wheels, alb bro
Thanks mate.
Random question, but what happened to the ‘Welcome to you old subs, you new subs and if you’ve not subbed, sub’ intros?
Kinda miss them 🤷🏼♂️
Do you think I should bring it back?
I want 1
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Love your bike and the wheels!! I too get the silent treatment from ‘serious’ cyclists when i commute on my hybrid bike- they don’t know what they are missing🤣🤣🤣🤘🏼🤘🏼
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Nope !!! I can’t say innovative either now 😂 been trying past 10 minutes ……I think I need a lie down or a drink, my head hurts 😆