3 Year Review of the Superteam 50mm Carbon Clincher Rim Brake Wheelset - Why I Bought Them

I've had the Superteam 50mm Carbon Clincher Rim Brake Wheelset for 3 years now. Overall very pleased with the wheels, especially considering the price. I love the way they look, they feel lighter and aerodynamic.
As my first set of carbon wheels and especially rim brake, I was worried at first about the longevity and structural integrity. However after watching videos and reading about them, I decided to jump on a set and am glad I did. They've lived up to their expectation and I'm looking forward to many more rides on them!
Timeline:
0:00 - Intro
1:30 - Hub sound check
2:47 - Why did I get these wheels?
3:22 - How they feel in the wind
4:44 - Rim brake track after 3 years
5:37 - How much did I pay for the wheelset??
5:57 - Superteam's new wheels/technology
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[@michaelgarcia5181]

I put some 50mm disc on my Allez Sprint comp last summer. Just love them. Love the way they look, sound, and perform. I use them daily hard and fast with no issues thus far. About to pull the trigger on another set for bike II. ;)

[@henrychungfitness]

The 50mm are 🔥. Can’t go wrong with another bike!

[@superteamwheelsofficial]

​@@henrychungfitnessI love 50mm too. Looks great. Runs great. And thanks for your long term review 😊.

[@henrychungfitness]

@@superteamwheelsofficial thanks for making awesome wheels at affordable prices 🙏 looking forward to more Superteam wheels in the future

[@GFCoyleWVU]

I’m considering these for my Trek Domane SL4. Do you think these are a good option for a bike that will be going up and down hills in town, and occasionally on gravel?

[@henrychungfitness]

@@GFCoyleWVU that’s exactly what I use mine for. Commuting with some small hills and also gravel trails 👌

[@keepingwatch64]

Super team carbon clinchers rock! Everyone who I've recommended these wheels and bought them have agreed. They are light, fast and hold speed well. I've really noticed a difference riding in the draft at over 20mph. That's when you really see the performance. Great looking wheels

[@henrychungfitness]

Agreed! I’ve been commuting with them lately over bumps and gravel etc and they’re still going strong and fast 🤙

[@willisix2554]

I agree totally once you get over 20 miles per hour that's when they wake up

[@MrChippinator]

I saw these on Amazon tbh. After watching this and some other reviews, seems the QC on these is really good.

[@Chris-ho4ki]

I have these wheels in both rim and disc brake. Fantastic is all I can say. If you know, you know

[@henrychungfitness]

Superteam is definitely a low key brand with great wheels 🔥

[@VincentForDesign]

Thanks for putting this out!

[@henrychungfitness]

Glad you enjoyed it and enjoy riding!

[@VincentForDesign]

@@henrychungfitness create more! Btw, how do you deal with loud hub? Is it too loud for you or you like it?

[@henrychungfitness]

@@VincentForDesign I actually like the louder hub sound. People can hear it better than a quieter hub, so it could be said that it’s safer out on the road. Similar to loud pipes save lives on motorcycles 😂

[@insanegixxerdude486]

I have the same ones with hooked rim and run them tubeless since 2021. I like them alot and have recommended them to friends.

[@henrychungfitness]

Superteam make great wheels. Thanks for watching and enjoy the ride 🤙

[@FFSDenny]

Hi Henry. Thank you for the content. Are you using the brake pads that were provided or ones that could be bought separately (Swiss Stop, Shimano, Enve, Reynolds)?

[@henrychungfitness]

I’m using the stock pads that came with the wheels. Still plenty of material left which means I need to go chase some descents more 😂

[@csarcpab]

Great review and very valuable info! Have you used them with 28mm tires?

[@henrychungfitness]

Thanks for watching! I haven't used them with 28mm tires yet, but I believe they should work.

[@osc6389]

Do they make that cool sound when braking? Rim brake carbon wheels sometimes sound like a jet engine winding down.

[@babyh2121]

Great review! Did the wheels come with valve stems? Also, what tire / tire size are you running?

[@henrychungfitness]

Thanks! The wheels didn’t come with valve stems. I’m running Continental GP5000 in 25mm 👍

[@finishwellendurance8868]

Which rim profile are these? It looks like they have a 23mm wide V shaped profile, but also a wider 25mm profile in the more modern toroidal shape (each in 50mm). Thanks!

[@henrychungfitness]

I believe they're the 23mm profile, which I don't see on their website as they might be an older model now (available on Amazon and AliExpress).

[@youarevictoria4981]

Thanks for this. I have the same setup (even the ultra sports) out in Victoria, but with only a few weeks on them. I think that they are not as good in the rain as aluminum. I will have to learn to stop less.

[@henrychungfitness]

Agreed, I don't ride often in the rain, but when I do it's definitely not as great stopping power. Best to brake earlier!

[@robertschlumpberger22]

Superteam has released their new rim brake with what they are calling K-Brakeline brake pad tracks. They bring faster stops, cooler rim temps, and (possibly) better wet stopping power than the standard basalt tracks. The brake track design sort of borrows from slotted automobile design.

[@mitchellterrill5131]

Great video I’m looking at buying a set of 50mm wheels but was just wondering if you could run tubes in these wheels as their website say tubeless?

[@henrychungfitness]

I always run tubes in my Superteam wheels👌

[@csarcpab]

Great review! Quick question, what maintenance have you done to them to keep the braking surface in good condition? Thanks for your response!

[@henrychungfitness]

Thanks for watching! To be honest nothing really 😂 just make sure to check your brake pads and ensure they’re cleaned so there’s no dirt/debris that could wear the rim surface

[@jttenorio2541]

Hello! Just wanted to ask how you're getting along with the sirocco mini clip on bars. Are they adjustable, usable, comfortable?

[@henrychungfitness]

I haven't really been able to use them outdoors yet with the winter season in Canada. They're not the most adjustable since they're either stem or handlebar mount (I've switched to handlebar mount for greater stability and longer reach). The armpads are 2 positions with an offset of about 15mm. Looking forward to testing them out on the road in a month or so!

[@jttenorio2541]

@@henrychungfitness thanks for the reply! It certainly look great. Here's hoping it works out well for you. Ride safe and have fun!

[@adrianc6534]

did you do anything to balance your wheels? they seem extremely well balanced.

[@henrychungfitness]

I haven’t done anything to balance them yet. You’re right, they seem well balanced even after 3 years (I did a basic check relative to the brake pad). I’ve been riding them through some pretty rough gravel lately so they might need some adjustment now 😂

[@randyasunio3159]

hi, good day. do you use the provided brake pad? if yes, what are your impression? thank you.

[@henrychungfitness]

I do use the provided brake pads. They stop quick enough for my purposes, but definitely not as quick as aluminum rims. I’ve heard good things about Swiss stop brake pads though!

[@philoso377]

Nice video and presentation. Are we sure the brake shoe are installed as directed? It appears it is curving up in the video.

[@henrychungfitness]

I’m pretty sure I installed the brake shoes properly 🤷‍♂️

[@philoso377]

@@henrychungfitness I trust you are correct, but do camera lies?

[@joeydugas1665]

are these the translucent or glossy black decals?

[@henrychungfitness]

I believe they were the translucent decals but I could be wrong