I've been using those exact wheels for over 3000 miles, that saddle for not quite a year and those tpu tubes for almost a year. Everything has been fantastic. Cycling products don't have to be name brand be to quality!
A lot of apprehension towards AliExpress in these comments. I don't disagree; there's so much stuff on there (just like Amazon btw), and not all of it is worth one's time. But that's exactly why videos like this are important - it helps consumers make a more informed decision on specific products instead of just guessing when browsing the AliExpress website. No experience with those wheels but I run that saddle as well as those TPU tubes. I've got that saddle on two bikes (and a third one unmounted) and no problems so far (albeit low total hours used). Those tubes, they're nice if they passed QC; about 1/4 among the dozen or two I've picked up had valve issues (where the valve meets the plastic).
I have purchased that ryet 3d printed carbon saddle, by far the most comfortable saddle i have ever used. I bought the plastic version for my CX bike and my commuter. Smart purchase.
David despite the detractors and naysayers keep doing these reviews and whatever other brands and sponsors you want to review. It seems the audience doesn't know that most of the carbon goods purchased are made in the Far East regardless of their branding, and many have maturing to do when it comes to global commerce. Keep up the good work David.
I have been using these Elite Wheels ENT 50MM for 2 years now. Yea they are a bit on the heavy side but does not matter to me. No issues so far and recently changed to new bearings. Hubs sounds nice. Not too loud and not too soft. Looking to get their Ultralight ceramic bearings ratchet hub wheelset soon.
I've been riding a tubular ENT that was updated to Pillar Wing 20 for about two years.The spoke tension is constant and there is no wobbling, and the ratchet ridges are not scraped and can be used normally.I think it is quite durable.
Nice review and I'm glad there's competition to keep cycling affordable. One thing about quality is the initial experience and then how it holds up over time. There's not much you can do about the second part but it is worth noting that price = initial quality and time before replacement is needed. Sounds like you are giving the wheels and saddle a thumbs up on initial quality which is impressive.
I'm a heavy rider, 225lbs at this moment. I have EliteWheels ENT Rim Brake Carbon wheels I purchased on the last sale for $330 shipped. I was very concerned about my weight being an issue on cheap rim brake wheels as I've had friends at 200lbs bust more expensive Zipp rim brake wheels. I can say after 1500 miles, brake track is still near pristine and the only issue is brake pads residue sometimes gets stuck and I clean it off with acetone. I go through brake pads like crazy now, they'll last 1000-1200 miles on the front wheel but they've been a great upgrade over my aluminum Open Pros.
few months ago i bought exactly the same setup of your, tire, wheels and tpu and after 300km i can sey, i’m very pleased. Not only for not breaking my bank but also great performance. This setup it’s a no brainer
I didn't like the 3D Ryet saddle. It had an exposed plastic border that was hurting my inner thighs or maybe it was too wide for me. I'm 178 cm and 81 kg (5'10 , 180 lbs ). I went with the Bucklos instead from Ali Express which is about $60-70 and ive been loads happier. Way better
I got a Ryet EVA saddle last week for my mountain bike, did 52 miles on it at the weekend no problem, the saddle was comfortable and for my XC bike a weight of 112g is very welcome. People seem scared of Chinese carbon, strange considering that some of the big brands are made there and just branded with a pricey logo.
They are 405€ now plus 50€ for clearing. As for the tubes I carry them just in case my tubeless setup fails. The self adhesive patches come off easily. I had to add glue. But super light and compact to carry
You can easily control the loudness of a pawl style hub by the viscosity of the lube used on the drive ring. Use a very thin oil and they will be loud. Use a thicker grease that will cushion pawls and they will be a lot quieter.
Those carbon wheels look nice, and I can be sure about the quality and cost effectiveness since my favourite UA-camr says that good about the set. Attractive to say the least. However, I still try to keep distances from AliExpress and Temu to safeguard my mental/physical peace against any type of disappointment or risks and also to feel doing good to protect my favourite makers and shops. I may be an old, stubborn endangered spieces but it’s my policy, yet. Btw, my Alexrims’ Al alloy wheels weigh less than 1.5 kgs, spin well and robust. Neverthless, I certainly welcome more great review videos to convince me to change my rigid soul.
Those ride now tpu's are amazing, I've been using the same pair for more than 6months now! Just be careful on installing them because they're a bit tricky, make sure it has a little air to prevent them from pinching
I have been using the Ride Now tubes for a while now on three bikes. They have been great. I've only had a problem with one of them. It had a very slow leak. It would hold up during a 4 or 5 hour ride just fine. It would be flat after a couple of days. I removed it and saw it has a very thin spot. I guess that is where it was seaping from. I replaced it and the new tube was fine. They hold air for a long time and seem durable.
I had issues with my Ride now TPU tubes slow leaking as well. After weeks of trying to determine where it was coming from, I finally realized it was caused by me over tightening the valve after pumping. I was screwing the presta nut really finger tight. Similar to how I would tighten my normal tubes. But the ride now tubes with their plastic valve instead of metal are more sensitive to being over tightened. Ever since, I've been tightening just a bit more from the point of resistance and now my tubes hold air for 2-3 weeks before they need a top off.
I have an asymmetric carbon gravel wheelset and they are great. 23mm interal width and really light. I used them for unbound thia year with no issues. I also have that exact same saddle.
I have found that the thread inside the plastic stem on these TPU tubes can easily strip allowing a slow leak of air past the valve. Better to go for a TPU tube with an alloy valve stem.
I've had that Ryet saddle, and to be honest, it's great value for money. Didn't have huge expectations, but it proved to be a worthy upgrade over a standard item.
I bought a pair of rim brake elite wheelset on 2021 and they came without the spoke holes . I can fitted the tubeless tyre without rim tape.more than 8000km later still in good condition.
I got 4 of the ride now tpu tubes and on one ride within 30 mins all 3 of the ones I put on my back tire popped. I was stranded till someone gave me a typical butane one to get home. I am of average build and was riding in the city (Portland). They didn’t go flat from punctures but from bumps. Maybe I got some duds but all 3 went flat within 30 mins, only the front tire survived. I want to like them as I did notice a difference but yeah I can’t do that again
I bought 2 Chinese TPU tubes off Ebay. Tested them in a water bath before fitting - leaking air where the valve stem meets the main tube. Trying to get a refund.
@@simonheard8930 that is exactly were mine was. I was so pissed as if not for super nice people I would have been walking or riding home on a flat. They were quick with taking a return but I had already tossed them and having to deal with getting a refund is a pain now. So hopefully you still have them
@@musicman9945 @simonheard8930 I've had one RideNow doing that, leaking from the bottom of the valve stem, which is a manufacturing fault. It's one out of about 10 the others of which have been absolutely fine though.
My first ryet sadle looked like yours, a pro stealth inspired shape, but the noise was so wide it caused me too many issues. Tried a second even lighter, non 3d option and it is the best saddle I've ever ridden, and is 120g. Cheap enough to try several
One thing that a more premium product tends to have over their cheaper counterpart (in general, yes, there are of course exceptions) is durability and longevity. While it sounds like these products perfumed well in your initial testing, I'd be curious to see how they help up over time.
Hi David, I have the Zeus 3d printed saddle for my Giant Defy and Tcr. I love them, durable and light as hell! The ride now tubes are of patchy quality imo, some seem to keep reasonable pressure, but there are some that develop "pin prick" holes in numerous places that are really hard to find! One tube I binned the other day developed multiple holes almost all at or near the seams. No dirt or anything so im assuming just poor quality! Be warned, but as they're almost as cheap as chips I bin them when more than one hole! I've not actually ridden a repaired version yet btw!
Got that Ryet saddle early last year and boy it was a world of a difference compared to the stock saddle. It's really impressive how well the saddle eats up kilometers, so far really happy with that buy. Even had to buy another one for my girlfriend.
I’ve had a Ryet saddle since November both being used indoors and out and I’ve been very impressed. A few people have seen mine and bought their own also
I have elite wheels 82mm wheelset off amazon. They are clearly faster down hill or anytime our group rides really start pushing it( 23mph+). But after about 400-500 miles on them the rear spokes have started making noise and I can’t stop it. It is where the spokes cross each other. Kinda is driving me nuts. I will add the brake track is far superior to my slr1 wheelset. Night and day better. I dont remember what it is called but the brake track has some type of pattern and this is an amazing value(my wheel-set cost $420).
I have the same saddle, both the carbon and plastic base option, and I think they are great. Maybe it will wear out faster than the £300 alternative...but probably not 8 to 10x faster.
I've ordered tpu tubes for 28 and 35mm tyres. The larger ones were much easier to install without pinching and I've had no failures. Trying to squeeze a small one in a tightish 28 mm tyre was more problematic and I lost at least one. I got 4 for about £4 each in a multibuy. They are 100g lighter than butyl, so with a couple of spares on a trip away they represent a decent weight saving.
@@johnnyboy4711 Fair enough. My own experience (only the last couple of months) is that they're no worse than Butyls. I had a trip a couple of years ago where I had a number of pinch flats before I knew they were a thing (butyl). Subsequently I've been paranoid about them, so have always made sure that I stay near the higher end of recommended pressures.
Good wheel set choice considering the purchase price of the bike. I have a set of these exact wheels and they have been very reliable. I recommend putting a bit of grease under the end caps to keep the water out.
I've got 3 sets of elite wheels including for gravel/cx, they have been excellent. I have the 3d saddle also but its too wide and short for my tastes. Every TPU inner tube ive bought from aliexpress has leaked after a few rides haha.
I also didn't like the 3D printed Ryet saddle. It had an exposed plastic border that was hurting my inner thighs. I went with the Bucklos instead from Ali Express and I've been loads happier.
I have and got the same problem with the ride now tubes, very patchy quality, some leak quite quick and I've found multiple micro holes near the seams of the tubes on the rim well of wheel! Annoying and they're a pain to repair and not actually ridden a repaired tube yet! The tubes were bought from different Aliexpress retailers to try to solve this! Marginal success so far!
@@aveedub7403need to check your rim tapes or if there's any debris. Tpu tubes are at their most fragile during installation. Ive replaced dozens (regular punctures due to commuting on industrial roads with lots of shrapnels) and have never encountered a defect once. *Tubeless punctures equally as often for me and doesnt self seal due to type of punctures i get, requiring me to put in a tube to continue riding so ive long ditched tubeless.
I got 45/60 Elites rim brake wheels and I think the same 3d printed saddle too. Wheels have been perfect, perfectly true and SOOOO much more responsive than the aluminum mavics I had with a bit stiffer ride. Quite happy with them though the brakes are terrible (I am a big guy though). I didn't get on with the saddle at all though - it was much less comfortable than the stock Cannondale saddle and went back to the stock one.
The RideNow TPU tubes have a serious issue with quality control - hence their cheap price. I have had three tubes out of the box leaking air at the valve-tube junction. I've moved to Pirelli and no such issues with them.
Glad I used Pirelli TPU from the go. They are holding the air incredibly well. Haven't had a puncture yet. Did you? Which patch kit would be recommended?
I’m a chunky rider so I’m sticking to big riders wheels from Strada wheels atm, when I drop a few more kg I will probably give these a go. I like the sound of my Cris King R45 hubs and hate those wheels that sound like an old fashioned football rattle 😂
Bought ride now tubes. All 4 had micro leaks. I crashed very hard when my front wheel tube slowly became soft during a ride and let me down around a sharp corner. Tpu tubes are awesome, must I lost my trust in the quality of these
The only hitch with those wheels (I have 6000 miles on mine) is the hub has inferior waterproofing. If you frequently wash your bike you must remove the freehub and blast the bearings with compressed air or the bearings will start to go.
One tip I was given by a pro mechanic. After washing, spin your wheels for a while. It helps to push out water out of that area.. centrifugal forces push it out.
I have all of these and am extremely happy with them for the price. The cassette really digs into the hub and it's impossible to remove it without damaging the cassette. My seat is the other ryet 3d printed saddle they have there and it's comfortable but the middle part has some hard edges (hasn't caused any issues so far though), seems like the glue holding the honeycomb structure makes the edges harder. I have the 24g tubes which have a 50% chance of having a puncture straight out of the box - ok if you're installing them at home but don't use them as backups on the road. The valve is also quite naff as it rattles (it does not have a bolt) and my pump blows off of it at about 75 psi. All very good value but they all have compromises to meet these prices.
Maybe try the 36g ones, I have used about 10 of them over four bikes and zero issues. I do use them as backups, as they are super compact and easy to bring 2 in less space than a single butyl. I specifically chose the 36 over the 24 as I'm on rim brakes and I felt 36g was light "enough", I'll take the reliability over a 12g saving.
I love AliX. I've bought heaps of great stuff for my bikes. Just ordered 50mm 700c wheels yesterday actually. But alloy not carbon 😁. Great work Dave 👍
I got a pair of them after 3500 kilometres the rear bearings gave out after 5500 kms the front ones. if you do your own bike maintenance and are able to replace bearings (or you are at least willing to try) I can recommend them if you want to buy them and forget about them this is not the wheelset The Bearings are cheap the spokes are cheap as well and arrive within 10 Days if you plan to ride this wheelset alot i would recommend get two 6902 rs Beasrings, two 6802r Bearings and replacement spoke for drive and non drive side. just in case you need to have it serviced I had a bent spoke (it was almost runnning completely true and it was my fault it was bent in the first place) and i just went to a workshop with the parts and had them fix it up for me. The ride feel is quite good those wheels are more for cruising but they still hold top speed quite well, definetely better than an entry level aluminum wheelset. Overall I give them an 7,5 out of 10 since you have to wait a long time for replacement parts it kind of lacks the snap in the sprints but that might just be my legs haha
I got some 50mm CSC wheels for my old LaPierre rim brake bike and they look great. I've just ordered some for my Giant Defy (50mm also) and can't wait. They're loud, but not too loud.
Great review and just shows the performance and or quality of expensive (typically euro or U.S) brands is minimal for a lot more moolah. Be great to see a review of their gravel wheels too since gravel is the hot space. I think its the ENT or SLR versions.
I tried these wheels but quickly decided they're not for me. I'm 70 kg so not very heavy, but the lateral flex is terrible causing brakerub whenever you put the power down. TPU tubes also disappointing. Its not that they puncture quicker, but they just dont last for more than a few weeks. After that they just deflate in a few hours.
I have been looking at the Ryet saddles but have an old 2006 Madone with a regular seat clamp. Is it possible to update the seat clamp to fit the new carbon rails, or does it require replacing the entire seatpost?
I reqlly enjoyed this video made me want to make a resto mod old look with cheaper ali express parts. An old look frame with elite ent rim wheels, wheeltop groupset, ryet saddle, would be a cool winter project
Looking at wheels I think I’m looking at a rim brake which I’d want for 430$ US but can not tell if that’s the set and if it’s for sure rim brake. I wish they’d make their app more understandable!
Oddly enough, I got that saddle delivered last week. No ride test from me yet as the weather was pish and I went out on my gravel bike instead..... Is there a published weight for the wheel set anywhere? EDIT: reviews state that they're about 1700gms for the 50mm set.
I’ve been having trouble finding shoes that fit and have been told Sidi is a good bet. Unfortunately, your link goes to a U.K. site and I’m in the US. Is there a different link or a way to navigate to the deals for the US?
...i was tempted very much by the wheels almost did it almost, there are crazy cheap compared to the big brands, but it´s a long way from china i thought, you never know - now i regret!!!
Elite est une très bonne marque pour ceux qui veulent 85% des performances pour 1/4 du prix. On obtenir des elite drive xxD pour moins de 1000€ ,rayons carbones,céramic bearing,1259/1480gr (selon version) j’ai un amis qui a commandé des 65d je vais les essayer et comparer à mes Roval rapide clx et je suis presque sur que j’aurais le même niveau de performances….
Seems like a good deal if you ignore all the hidden costs (not supporting your local bike shops, not supporting your local economy, not supporting the companies that do the research that drives the tech in the first place, accelerating the economic race to the bottom).
They are not £8.36 each, the £8.36 one is for 4 of them, more you buy the cheaper it goes per each. Way cheaper than buying normal tubes from any UK retailer or online seller
@@chriscross5689thanks. I thought I heard the same but information is not clear enough on the aliexpress site. Just a messy text worse than a google translate.
For your own safety stay away from those TPU tubes from Ali. Just yesterday one exploded under me at only 5 bars pressure. I was just lucky that I was on a flat and not going downhill, would be a completely different story ...
What do you think of these upgrades?
@@davidarthur I’ll go to check the inner tubes 😉 the rims look amazing! Thanks for sharing
Great video,the saddle looks awesome for the price,I think I will order one for in the future,are those wheels made in a rim brake version?
Tpu tubes for the win!
It's amazing how quickly they get delivered.
Are QR adapters included if i order thruaxle variant?
@@reinholdachleitner2069It is very good
Have been on Elite wheels (60mm) for 3 years (30,000km) still going great. Paid $500 Aussie delivered. Been on TPU tubes for 2 years also no issues.
I've been using those exact wheels for over 3000 miles, that saddle for not quite a year and those tpu tubes for almost a year. Everything has been fantastic. Cycling products don't have to be name brand be to quality!
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Just got those wheels and slightly different saddle
I bought/have that same saddle and used it in the South Downs Century Challenge last year...and ever since. An absolute winner!
A lot of apprehension towards AliExpress in these comments. I don't disagree; there's so much stuff on there (just like Amazon btw), and not all of it is worth one's time. But that's exactly why videos like this are important - it helps consumers make a more informed decision on specific products instead of just guessing when browsing the AliExpress website.
No experience with those wheels but I run that saddle as well as those TPU tubes. I've got that saddle on two bikes (and a third one unmounted) and no problems so far (albeit low total hours used). Those tubes, they're nice if they passed QC; about 1/4 among the dozen or two I've picked up had valve issues (where the valve meets the plastic).
I have many ELITEWHEELS set, 38, 40, 50 mm ceramic bearing and ultralight, i use it on my tarmac. Really ... the best.
Me too
I have purchased that ryet 3d printed carbon saddle, by far the most comfortable saddle i have ever used. I bought the plastic version for my CX bike and my commuter. Smart purchase.
David despite the detractors and naysayers keep doing these reviews and whatever other brands and sponsors you want to review. It seems the audience doesn't know that most of the carbon goods purchased are made in the Far East regardless of their branding, and many have maturing to do when it comes to global commerce. Keep up the good work David.
Thanks! :)
I have been using these Elite Wheels ENT 50MM for 2 years now. Yea they are a bit on the heavy side but does not matter to me. No issues so far and recently changed to new bearings. Hubs sounds nice. Not too loud and not too soft. Looking to get their Ultralight ceramic bearings ratchet hub wheelset soon.
I've been riding a tubular ENT that was updated to Pillar Wing 20 for about two years.The spoke tension is constant and there is no wobbling, and the ratchet ridges are not scraped and can be used normally.I think it is quite durable.
Nice review and I'm glad there's competition to keep cycling affordable. One thing about quality is the initial experience and then how it holds up over time. There's not much you can do about the second part but it is worth noting that price = initial quality and time before replacement is needed. Sounds like you are giving the wheels and saddle a thumbs up on initial quality which is impressive.
I'm a heavy rider, 225lbs at this moment.
I have EliteWheels ENT Rim Brake Carbon wheels I purchased on the last sale for $330 shipped.
I was very concerned about my weight being an issue on cheap rim brake wheels as I've had friends at 200lbs bust more expensive Zipp rim brake wheels.
I can say after 1500 miles, brake track is still near pristine and the only issue is brake pads residue sometimes gets stuck and I clean it off with acetone. I go through brake pads like crazy now, they'll last 1000-1200 miles on the front wheel but they've been a great upgrade over my aluminum Open Pros.
few months ago i bought exactly the same setup of your, tire, wheels and tpu and after 300km i can sey, i’m very pleased. Not only for not breaking my bank but also great performance. This setup it’s a no brainer
I didn't like the 3D Ryet saddle. It had an exposed plastic border that was hurting my inner thighs or maybe it was too wide for me. I'm 178 cm and 81 kg (5'10 , 180 lbs ). I went with the Bucklos instead from Ali Express which is about $60-70 and ive been loads happier. Way better
I've got all 3 reviewed products and they are great, nevermind the price. Yes the wheels are not super light but are upgrade nevertheless.
That's cool, thanks for sharing :)
I got a Ryet EVA saddle last week for my mountain bike, did 52 miles on it at the weekend no problem, the saddle was comfortable and for my XC bike a weight of 112g is very welcome. People seem scared of Chinese carbon, strange considering that some of the big brands are made there and just branded with a pricey logo.
They are 405€ now plus 50€ for clearing.
As for the tubes I carry them just in case my tubeless setup fails. The self adhesive patches come off easily. I had to add glue. But super light and compact to carry
I wish Elite would offer a more quiet freehub. I find the loud hub irritating on an otherwise stellar set of wheels.
You can easily control the loudness of a pawl style hub by the viscosity of the lube used on the drive ring. Use a very thin oil and they will be loud. Use a thicker grease that will cushion pawls and they will be a lot quieter.
@@CanonFireflyI just watched Oz cycles video and learned this. I can't stand loud hubs.
Add more grease to the freehub and it will be nice & quiet
Keep it up David lots of people enjoy these reviews 👍
Thanks!
Those carbon wheels look nice, and I can be sure about the quality and cost effectiveness since my favourite UA-camr says that good about the set. Attractive to say the least.
However, I still try to keep distances from AliExpress and Temu to safeguard my mental/physical peace against any type of disappointment or risks and also to feel doing good to protect my favourite makers and shops. I may be an old, stubborn endangered spieces but it’s my policy, yet.
Btw, my Alexrims’ Al alloy wheels weigh less than 1.5 kgs, spin well and robust.
Neverthless, I certainly welcome more great review videos to convince me to change my rigid soul.
Those ride now tpu's are amazing, I've been using the same pair for more than 6months now! Just be careful on installing them because they're a bit tricky, make sure it has a little air to prevent them from pinching
I have been using the Ride Now tubes for a while now on three bikes. They have been great. I've only had a problem with one of them. It had a very slow leak. It would hold up during a 4 or 5 hour ride just fine. It would be flat after a couple of days. I removed it and saw it has a very thin spot. I guess that is where it was seaping from. I replaced it and the new tube was fine. They hold air for a long time and seem durable.
I had issues with my Ride now TPU tubes slow leaking as well. After weeks of trying to determine where it was coming from, I finally realized it was caused by me over tightening the valve after pumping.
I was screwing the presta nut really finger tight. Similar to how I would tighten my normal tubes. But the ride now tubes with their plastic valve instead of metal are more sensitive to being over tightened.
Ever since, I've been tightening just a bit more from the point of resistance and now my tubes hold air for 2-3 weeks before they need a top off.
Very easy to pinch flat on gravel wheels need to run 40psi at least,90kg rider
Latex tubes are faster and not so harsh giving more comfort. The only downside is you have to pump them up before every ride. Going back to latex!
I have an asymmetric carbon gravel wheelset and they are great. 23mm interal width and really light. I used them for unbound thia year with no issues. I also have that exact same saddle.
Could you give us details on warranty, spare parts and potential import taxes - you avoided them, but they aren’t usually enforced on free samples??
I have found that the thread inside the plastic stem on these TPU tubes can easily strip allowing a slow leak of air past the valve. Better to go for a TPU tube with an alloy valve stem.
I've had that Ryet saddle, and to be honest, it's great value for money. Didn't have huge expectations, but it proved to be a worthy upgrade over a standard item.
I bought a pair of rim brake elite wheelset on 2021 and they came without the spoke holes . I can fitted the tubeless tyre without rim tape.more than 8000km later still in good condition.
David, your opinion was important to me in purchasing decision of these wheels. Thank you for the review!
I got 4 of the ride now tpu tubes and on one ride within 30 mins all 3 of the ones I put on my back tire popped. I was stranded till someone gave me a typical butane one to get home. I am of average build and was riding in the city (Portland). They didn’t go flat from punctures but from bumps. Maybe I got some duds but all 3 went flat within 30 mins, only the front tire survived. I want to like them as I did notice a difference but yeah I can’t do that again
I bought 2 Chinese TPU tubes off Ebay. Tested them in a water bath before fitting - leaking air where the valve stem meets the main tube. Trying to get a refund.
@@simonheard8930 that is exactly were mine was. I was so pissed as if not for super nice people I would have been walking or riding home on a flat. They were quick with taking a return but I had already tossed them and having to deal with getting a refund is a pain now. So hopefully you still have them
@@musicman9945 @simonheard8930 I've had one RideNow doing that, leaking from the bottom of the valve stem, which is a manufacturing fault. It's one out of about 10 the others of which have been absolutely fine though.
1,000 miles in on my elite 50’s- and I’m happy!
My first ryet sadle looked like yours, a pro stealth inspired shape, but the noise was so wide it caused me too many issues. Tried a second even lighter, non 3d option and it is the best saddle I've ever ridden, and is 120g. Cheap enough to try several
Like the look of the saddle, always wanted a 3d printed one
you can borrow this one if you like?
One of the best videos so far, respect!!!!
One thing that a more premium product tends to have over their cheaper counterpart (in general, yes, there are of course exceptions) is durability and longevity. While it sounds like these products perfumed well in your initial testing, I'd be curious to see how they help up over time.
Hi David, I have the Zeus 3d printed saddle for my Giant Defy and Tcr. I love them, durable and light as hell! The ride now tubes are of patchy quality imo, some seem to keep reasonable pressure, but there are some that develop "pin prick" holes in numerous places that are really hard to find! One tube I binned the other day developed multiple holes almost all at or near the seams. No dirt or anything so im assuming just poor quality! Be warned, but as they're almost as cheap as chips I bin them when more than one hole! I've not actually ridden a repaired version yet btw!
Great video as a heaver cyclist always unsure about strength of carbon wheels do they rate or test these on load ?
Got that Ryet saddle early last year and boy it was a world of a difference compared to the stock saddle. It's really impressive how well the saddle eats up kilometers, so far really happy with that buy. Even had to buy another one for my girlfriend.
I’ve had a Ryet saddle since November both being used indoors and out and I’ve been very impressed. A few people have seen mine and bought their own also
I have elite wheels 82mm wheelset off amazon. They are clearly faster down hill or anytime our group rides really start pushing it( 23mph+). But after about 400-500 miles on them the rear spokes have started making noise and I can’t stop it. It is where the spokes cross each other. Kinda is driving me nuts. I will add the brake track is far superior to my slr1 wheelset. Night and day better. I dont remember what it is called but the brake track has some type of pattern and this is an amazing value(my wheel-set cost $420).
I have the same saddle, both the carbon and plastic base option, and I think they are great. Maybe it will wear out faster than the £300 alternative...but probably not 8 to 10x faster.
Definitely something to contemplate if you're on a budget.
I have Elite wheels in 700 and 650B love them
Got a pair of Elite wheels, great upgrade from alloy wheels.
I've ordered tpu tubes for 28 and 35mm tyres. The larger ones were much easier to install without pinching and I've had no failures. Trying to squeeze a small one in a tightish 28 mm tyre was more problematic and I lost at least one.
I got 4 for about £4 each in a multibuy. They are 100g lighter than butyl, so with a couple of spares on a trip away they represent a decent weight saving.
Used three tpus with maxxis ramblers and got three pinch flats,not great for gravel
@@johnnyboy4711
Fair enough.
My own experience (only the last couple of months) is that they're no worse than Butyls.
I had a trip a couple of years ago where I had a number of pinch flats before I knew they were a thing (butyl). Subsequently I've been paranoid about them, so have always made sure that I stay near the higher end of recommended pressures.
Good wheel set choice considering the purchase price of the bike. I have a set of these exact wheels and they have been very reliable.
I recommend putting a bit of grease under the end caps to keep the water out.
I've got 3 sets of elite wheels including for gravel/cx, they have been excellent. I have the 3d saddle also but its too wide and short for my tastes. Every TPU inner tube ive bought from aliexpress has leaked after a few rides haha.
I also didn't like the 3D printed Ryet saddle. It had an exposed plastic border that was hurting my inner thighs. I went with the Bucklos instead from Ali Express and I've been loads happier.
I have and got the same problem with the ride now tubes, very patchy quality, some leak quite quick and I've found multiple micro holes near the seams of the tubes on the rim well of wheel! Annoying and they're a pain to repair and not actually ridden a repaired tube yet! The tubes were bought from different Aliexpress retailers to try to solve this! Marginal success so far!
@@aveedub7403 just save yourself the hassle and go with latex. just remember the talcum powder!
@@aveedub7403need to check your rim tapes or if there's any debris. Tpu tubes are at their most fragile during installation. Ive replaced dozens (regular punctures due to commuting on industrial roads with lots of shrapnels) and have never encountered a defect once. *Tubeless punctures equally as often for me and doesnt self seal due to type of punctures i get, requiring me to put in a tube to continue riding so ive long ditched tubeless.
I got 45/60 Elites rim brake wheels and I think the same 3d printed saddle too. Wheels have been perfect, perfectly true and SOOOO much more responsive than the aluminum mavics I had with a bit stiffer ride. Quite happy with them though the brakes are terrible (I am a big guy though). I didn't get on with the saddle at all though - it was much less comfortable than the stock Cannondale saddle and went back to the stock one.
The RideNow TPU tubes have a serious issue with quality control - hence their cheap price. I have had three tubes out of the box leaking air at the valve-tube junction. I've moved to Pirelli and no such issues with them.
The problem I've had is the supplied patches dont work. They hold air at home but riding makes them leak. So they are good til they get a puncture.
Glad I used Pirelli TPU from the go. They are holding the air incredibly well. Haven't had a puncture yet. Did you? Which patch kit would be recommended?
Great review, im gonna try the 3D printed saddle, its got to be worth trying for under £40
I’m a chunky rider so I’m sticking to big riders wheels from Strada wheels atm, when I drop a few more kg I will probably give these a go. I like the sound of my Cris King R45 hubs and hate those wheels that sound like an old fashioned football rattle 😂
Hi Davd. Can you put up the link where they are 250 quid please. Thanks.
Bought ride now tubes. All 4 had micro leaks. I crashed very hard when my front wheel tube slowly became soft during a ride and let me down around a sharp corner. Tpu tubes are awesome, must I lost my trust in the quality of these
I have ENVE wheels with carbon hubs and Chinese carbon wheels AU $ 850 rimbreak . Speed exactly same only big difference breaking in wet weather
The only hitch with those wheels (I have 6000 miles on mine) is the hub has inferior waterproofing. If you frequently wash your bike you must remove the freehub and blast the bearings with compressed air or the bearings will start to go.
One tip I was given by a pro mechanic. After washing, spin your wheels for a while. It helps to push out water out of that area.. centrifugal forces push it out.
I have all of these and am extremely happy with them for the price. The cassette really digs into the hub and it's impossible to remove it without damaging the cassette. My seat is the other ryet 3d printed saddle they have there and it's comfortable but the middle part has some hard edges (hasn't caused any issues so far though), seems like the glue holding the honeycomb structure makes the edges harder. I have the 24g tubes which have a 50% chance of having a puncture straight out of the box - ok if you're installing them at home but don't use them as backups on the road. The valve is also quite naff as it rattles (it does not have a bolt) and my pump blows off of it at about 75 psi. All very good value but they all have compromises to meet these prices.
Maybe try the 36g ones, I have used about 10 of them over four bikes and zero issues. I do use them as backups, as they are super compact and easy to bring 2 in less space than a single butyl. I specifically chose the 36 over the 24 as I'm on rim brakes and I felt 36g was light "enough", I'll take the reliability over a 12g saving.
I love AliX. I've bought heaps of great stuff for my bikes. Just ordered 50mm 700c wheels yesterday actually. But alloy not carbon 😁. Great work Dave 👍
Love the loud freewheel. Going to try these for my Bianchi Oltra
Bold choice reviewing Elite wheels sponsored by AliExpress while wearing a Chris King shirt.
I've have that saddle on 3 of my bikes for almost a year (2 road 1 MTB) all have been faultless so far
Hi David , what width tyre could you go up to on these rims?
I have a set of elite 45s they are amazing , 4k miles and still rolling strong 🙌🚴👌
Hi David, how do know which saddle has the cr-mo rails, there doesn’t seem to be an option when placing an order.
Regards
Derek
Cracked my rear mavic SL45’s somehow on a ride at the weekend so might need one of these budget upgrades 😅
would the elitewheels work with shimano 8 speed cassette ?
I got a pair of them after 3500 kilometres the rear bearings gave out after 5500 kms the front ones.
if you do your own bike maintenance and are able to replace bearings (or you are at least willing to try) I can recommend them if you want to buy them and forget about them this is not the wheelset
The Bearings are cheap the spokes are cheap as well and arrive within 10 Days if you plan to ride this wheelset alot i would recommend get two 6902 rs Beasrings, two 6802r Bearings and replacement spoke for drive and non drive side. just in case you need to have it serviced
I had a bent spoke (it was almost runnning completely true and it was my fault it was bent in the first place) and i just went to a workshop with the parts and had them fix it up for me.
The ride feel is quite good those wheels are more for cruising but they still hold top speed quite well, definetely better than an entry level aluminum wheelset.
Overall I give them an 7,5 out of 10 since you have to wait a long time for replacement parts it kind of lacks the snap in the sprints but that might just be my legs haha
I also got the ent 2.0 Version can recommend they are a bit snappier due to thhe new freehub
I got that same saddle
Worked like a charm until it unglued itself
Didn’t fix it yet
Might throw some superglue on it and try again
I got some 50mm CSC wheels for my old LaPierre rim brake bike and they look great. I've just ordered some for my Giant Defy (50mm also) and can't wait. They're loud, but not too loud.
I bought the same product some years ago and they're still going strong. Have just had to tighten the spokes every now and then.
I am using CSC Carbon Wheels, they re quite as good as elite wheels perhaps a bit better than these.
At first, i thought you would put those on your 400£ Specialized
Me too
I seriously just put a set of Elite SLT 38mm on my 2011 Specialized Secteur. Feels like a new bike, look great.
Wheel Depth: SHIMAN0 11S: Are this wheels also for Shimano 12 speed? I have 12 speed 11-36.
I’m searching but know what size and type I need exactly on my giant revolt
Did the vittoria corsa tires expand even more on that wheels? Around 30c?
Great review and just shows the performance and or quality of expensive (typically euro or U.S) brands is minimal for a lot more moolah. Be great to see a review of their gravel wheels too since gravel is the hot space. I think its the ENT or SLR versions.
How are you finding the winspace bike? waiting for a followup review.
Yup been getting that miles on it recently and enjoying the ride, did a fast Chaingang the other day too - review coming soon
Thank you david ! Im a neighborhood tech and cycling ambassador who likes to confidentiality explain all retail and diy options and merit
"Every sponsored product i tested is amazing"......wow what a shock 😂
Well the saddle wasn't totally amazing for my butt! ;)
I tried these wheels but quickly decided they're not for me. I'm 70 kg so not very heavy, but the lateral flex is terrible causing brakerub whenever you put the power down.
TPU tubes also disappointing. Its not that they puncture quicker, but they just dont last for more than a few weeks. After that they just deflate in a few hours.
I have been looking at the Ryet saddles but have an old 2006 Madone with a regular seat clamp. Is it possible to update the seat clamp to fit the new carbon rails, or does it require replacing the entire seatpost?
I reqlly enjoyed this video made me want to make a resto mod old look with cheaper ali express parts. An old look frame with elite ent rim wheels, wheeltop groupset, ryet saddle, would be a cool winter project
Looking at wheels I think I’m looking at a rim brake which I’d want for 430$ US but can not tell if that’s the set and if it’s for sure rim brake. I wish they’d make their app more understandable!
Oddly enough, I got that saddle delivered last week. No ride test from me yet as the weather was pish and I went out on my gravel bike instead.....
Is there a published weight for the wheel set anywhere?
EDIT: reviews state that they're about 1700gms for the 50mm set.
check out ryet X16 3D Saddle and carbon wheels with psr 2015 tb spokes aroun 1375gm for around the same price
I’ve been having trouble finding shoes that fit and have been told Sidi is a good bet. Unfortunately, your link goes to a U.K. site and I’m in the US.
Is there a different link or a way to navigate to the deals for the US?
Looks like they do pretty much the same wheels for rim brake!?
Good man Dave,my favourite two Chinese products, Elite (have three sets road TT and gravel) and ride now tpus, great on road,not so great for gravel.
You got delivery a few days after ordering? The three times ordered It took a minimum of 6 weeks.
I bought a bike during lockdown, spent nearly 2 grand, haven't been out in over a year.
would a 32mm tire fit on 28mm rim?
Certainly! Will have a slight bulbing effect but nothing too bad. I have used 32mm tires on wheels with a 26mm external width.
Hate loud hubs. It is the last thing which stops me from buying cheap carbon wheels. My Fulcrums are perfectly quiet
Do these wheels worth with QR? Doesn't say on aliexpress.
...i was tempted very much by the wheels almost did it almost, there are crazy cheap compared to the big brands, but it´s a long way from china i thought, you never know - now i regret!!!
Elite est une très bonne marque pour ceux qui veulent 85% des performances pour 1/4 du prix. On obtenir des elite drive xxD pour moins de 1000€ ,rayons carbones,céramic bearing,1259/1480gr (selon version) j’ai un amis qui a commandé des 65d je vais les essayer et comparer à mes Roval rapide clx et je suis presque sur que j’aurais le même niveau de performances….
Hey David. Well done mate - awesome video. I was considering the Elite Wheels. Do they specify a rider weight limit ?
Thanks. Looks like they have a 130kg weight limit
Seems like a good deal if you ignore all the hidden costs (not supporting your local bike shops, not supporting your local economy, not supporting the companies that do the research that drives the tech in the first place, accelerating the economic race to the bottom).
If you live in Brazil like me you pay close to 100% import duty thanks to President Dilma 😮😮😮
Spot on!
They are not £8.36 each, the £8.36 one is for 4 of them, more you buy the cheaper it goes per each. Way cheaper than buying normal tubes from any UK retailer or online seller
I've Gone Back to Aluminium Tubular Wheels, There Lighter Than Carbon Wheels.
Whats the internal width of the wheels?
Sure he said 21mm in the video.
@@chriscross5689thanks. I thought I heard the same but information is not clear enough on the aliexpress site. Just a messy text worse than a google translate.
For your own safety stay away from those TPU tubes from Ali. Just yesterday one exploded under me at only 5 bars pressure. I was just lucky that I was on a flat and not going downhill, would be a completely different story ...
Scary.
The Ryet saddle is a good product. But i don't sure that is real 3d printed...
Indeed I doubt they are 3D printed. They look cool though!
I have ridenow TPU in all my bikes. I have done 17 k this year. No puncher yet. They are great.
puncture?
You don't use them for gravel obviously