Best Value for Money Carbon Wheels I've Seen (Superteam)

[@CamNicholls]

Superteam have provided a non-affiliate link (meaning, I'm not getting paid commission on the sale of these wheels) to get 5% off their carbon wheels. If you're interested go here: www.superteamwheels.com/discount/CAMN

[@DavidJones-bl2yz]

You be be ashamed to interview fabien doper cancellara he's a cheating dog who used a motor you shouldn't be allowed on KZbin

[@henrybachri173]

im using the superteam cx22 ceramic bearings..almost a year..so far so good...best value for mere mortal cyclist like me

[@shepshape2585]

I've been riding a set of 38mm Super Team carbon wheels for about 5 or 6 years now and they are still very true, still look great and I've never had an issue with them. I've even commented on this channel that you should review their wheels, so I'm very happy to see that you now have. I paid less than $300 US when I bought these wheels on sale on Amazon, and the majority of their wheels are still less than $500 US. Why anyone would purposely spend so much more money on a set of wheels that aren't really any better is a question I can't answer, other than this sport catering to the elitist athlete who wants to impress their friends with how much they spend on their bike. I've also been using the Assioma power pedals for quite a few years and they are amazing as well. The whole point of cycling should be to find the best value so that the most people can afford to participate at whatever level they choose. You can build a very solid race bike for under $3000 including the wheels and everything else. Keep up the great work reviewing these quality Chinese bikes/wheels/parts. Not all of them are top quality, but many are and by you trying them first, we can make smarter buying decisions.

[@drjamescarren]

I also have the 38mm superteam wheels. I had several issues in the first 3,000 miles...spoke nipples started breaking on both wheels. I wound up using spokes from my old and barely used mavic Aksium wheels. I also had to replace the bearings in the rear hub in the rear hub. One of the bigger bearings had completely seized. I had read that bearing were a know issue. After that, I never had a problem.. I think I put 10 to 12 thousand miles on them to this point, but won't ride them any more due to brake track wearing thin. But for $300, they were great carbon wheels, especially for my 1st set.

[@BodieMoto]

yeah I have a 50mm rim brake wheels from amazon as well and they have been incredible, and I'm 200+ lbs lol

[@Therealconnoissuer]

@@BodieMoto i have 50mm rim brake as well love them!

[@MrChippinator]

I just got a set of Superteam to replace my old Shimano Ultegra Aluminum rims. They look to be great quality. I have heard they make for other brands and decided to make a direct to consumer line.

[@shepshape2585]

@@MrChippinator Let me know what you think of them after you put some miles on them. I have a feeling you’ll love them.

[@stefanohbellote9948]

I have some basic Superteam C50 wheels, 2yrs of use and around 16.000km on them, it's an insane value for money considering I've paid

[@bulacanbikememes810]

for me who get at max 10k kms a year, the super teams are more than enough. i'll leave the dt swiss to those who compete for a living. thanks for the review.

[@Emolokz]

Right? To anyone not a top tier racer or a dentist, this should be a no-brainer, as long as the wheels hold up just as well.

[@DieterWoestemeier]

Check the Caden wheels made in Australia. They are pretty good.

[@jimlee648]

A mate brought one of these. I had the pleasure to give it a ride up hill. Boy these wheelset rides like a dream. The acceleration was very responsive. Very fast on the flat. I have own many Enves , zipps, fulcrum etc. I believe those thick carbon spokes are a game changer!

[@ttmallard]

I designed a ripple rim shown to FSA USA late 1980s, the dips release vortices going straight or crosswind, happy when I saw them appear in production. Nice testing, cheers 🍺

[@charlesblithfield6182]

Interesting.

[@ttmallard]

@@charlesblithfield6182 Carbon makes them more practical this was before carbon wheels, I ride Easton & Boyd.

[@王志聪-c8c]

Yes, they have always pleased me.

[@jacklalalaful]

I have a pair of superteam tubeless compatible carbon rims for AU$579.65 that I used for commuting and they haven't missed a beat. Somehow they haven't come out of true considering the brutality of the messed up road i run them on.

[@nicholascowen]

Have a friend who has the rim brake superteam wheels and he said they're the best wheels he's ever had. He's been riding for decades and owned zipps, dt swiss etc.

[@040501912]

I have the 60 / 55mm wave version of this wheelset. value for money and confirmed improved in cross wind and top speed comparing it to the older Gen 1 Hyper 65mm

[@noDahn]

I’ve been looking at those myself. Are you at all concerned about sourcing replacement components down the line? Quite new to this and I don’t want to be stuck with something may have become obsolete in a few years

[@040501912]

​@@noDahn in these days of age, it all depends of how far so you want to serviced it before it becomes obeselete or financially not worth to fix. The bearings and hubs are off the shelves item - DT Swiss copy. I wouldn't be too stress about it.

[@HarishChouhan]

It's also important how long the wheels last. DT Swiss hubs are great. Parts are always available.

[@danihe8528]

Oz cycling has a video with this wheels, and shows the compatibility with dt swiss hubs.

[@rexringschott]

Good vid. Straight into it. No fluff.

[@bretprins4792]

Dear all other ‘KZbinrs’ with the exception of PeakTorque. This is how you do a wheel test. Take notes.

[@andrewmcalister3462]

Being gifted a set of wheels to use, and being paid to produce a video about them? That's not the standard of wheels review that I want to see. Although kudos to Cam for being upfront and honest about this.

[@buffaloj0e]

To be fair this is how all his wheel tests are done regardless if they were gifted or purchased outright.

[@celestialemissary4934]

​@@andrewmcalister3462Would you donate your money so we can have unbiased test ?

[@cyclistshub]

I also tested these wheels, and while I agree with Cam about their great riding characteristics, I encountered issues caused by poor quality control.

[@bretprins4792]

@@andrewmcalister3462As long as the review is able to remain truthful and objective. Doesn’t matter to me how the wheels are procured.

[@stevetakahashi279]

I own an ENVE AR 4.5 SES wheel set and a Hunt 40 Carbon Aero Disc wheelset. The cost difference between the two wheel sets is approximately the same as your cost differences of your two wheelsets. The difference in performance between my two wheelsets is most notable when comparing the effects of winds at varying yaw angles. With the Enve wheels you can feel the wind pressure but they cut through this pressure with a controlled stability whereas with the Hunt wheels you feel more instability at the same speeds. Also the cost differential can be attributed to the better guarantee offered by the higher priced wheels such as Enve which has an unconditional replacement clause whenever one of its wheels is damaged. With the Hunt wheelset you only have a guarantee against manufacture defects. Granted you could still buy another 2 complete wheelsets with Hunt if you damaged your wheels so you would still be ahead in that respect. In retrospect I would still buy the Hunt wheelset vs the Enve as they are pretty much equal or surpass the Enve wheelset in all other aspects. (Weight, rolling resistance, aero effects and COST) Also when I purchased the Enve wheelset the Hunt wheelset had not yet been a proven and peloton test product. But now you see them in the TDF and coblestones of Paris-Roubaix

[@CycoPatPonfe]

For a casual rider like Me that still prefers high performance, Superteam is it! however, for those people that are willing to spend their money to upgrade, good on you! But remember, Like what Eddy Merckx said “ I don’t buy upgrade, I ride Up Grade!” ❤️🚴👏

[@buddhahat]

Wheel weight limits? This 100kg 6'4" rider thanks you 😊 I'm also an Assioma pedals user, they're awesome 👌 Edit: I stopped being lazy and just went to the site, here are some specs: ALL CARBON D28-50 DISC 2023 Weight limit: 120kg Tire Compatibility: Tubeless Ready Rim Depth: 50mm Inner Width: 21mm Outer Width: 28mm Wheelset weight: 1385±30g Spoke count: 21/21 Tire pressure limit: 125psi/8.6 bar Recommended Tires Sizes: 700C 28C(32C) Should Cam Keep The Mo: Hell No 😁

[@daviddjerassi]

A great review Cam no BS wow $ 995.00 at last real value for our hard earned cash Thanks guys loved the video .

[@david100483]

I think Superteam is a decent wheel for the money. I got two sets of superteam carbon wheels. 50’s V-shape on my fixie and 55’s U shape on my road bike. Both on 700x28c tires and the less expensive Notatec hubs. The fixie has about 3000 miles and 1500 miles on the road bike…. So far, no issues at all and both true! I get compliments on how they look all the time too. 🍻 👍✌️

[@burgess_and_his_bike]

Great value for what you get. Look sweet too. Wonder whether if they’d focused on putting the efforts into shark fin and golf ball instead into ratchet and bearings it’d be faster. They’re going the bling look and people looking for those wheels tend to want the brand and esteem too.

[@michaelbruyninckx3656]

Oh Cam ! Thank you for reviewing these wheels. They are on my radar for a while now… I’ll pull the trigger soon, based on your and @ozcycle ‘s reviews… even with the little bad review that @CyclistHub gave them because one of his bearings broke… that might have been just plane bad luck I guess. Thanks mate !

[@cyclistshub]

Thanks for reference, Michael. I almost missed it because the tag is wrong, it's CyclistShub. 😊🙏

[@bestretirementever7931]

Great test Cam, Thanks. Looks like a acceptable alternative to having training wheels/race wheels/gravel wheels all with different tires.

[@TheJeremy92888]

Been riding on Superteam wheelset for a few years and they haven’t skipped a beat. Had a few spokes come loose but that’s to be expected at that price point.

[@markanderson7412]

Dude committed 🚀 90kmhr for a speed test 😳. Epic how steep is that stretch 🤙

[@JavierMartinez-ml1uo]

I been using superteam for 3 years and are great wheels no doubt about it.

[@montrose252]

I ordered ELITE DRIVE 50V. I LOVE them! I don't race so I can't justify the price for a ZIPP, CAMPAGNOLO, DT SWISS etc.

[@EdwinFGroby]

appreciate the information on a wheelset a lot of people have been looking out for.

[@DariuszGąsiorowski-t8u]

Hi Cam, test results, your experience sound encouraging. 1. Are these wheeels tubeless ready? 2. If positive would you switch to tubeless? 3. Do they arrive complete with ceramic bearings of Superteams’ production? 4. Have you had a chance to use their light inner tubes? How would you rate them vs. Pirelli’s light inner tubes? You’ve been doing great job. Caught up tp your channel just now. The video you share when you received a first mail from Merida manager after two years of knocking on other doors and being ignored (don’t we all know it?) is so emotinal. Funnily enough I am of very similar build to yours and on my own made decision to buy reacto 8000 at the beginning of the season. It proved to be a great decision. Even Reynolds AR58 wheelset turned out to cope with cross winds really well (unlike your experience). Keep fingers for you.

[@HolmsOnBikes]

Hey Cam! So I just ordered their newer S-All Carbon Evo wheels. A few years ago I never would have even looked at Superteam. Ive been working in the cycling industry for a while now for a big name company and I just wanted to try something new after using the same brand for years and years now. I have high hopes for these wheels. I'll keep ya posted lol!

[@byrondixon4648]

Great review as always. Took a screenshot of the data. The results are soooo close. I'd probably buy Caden wheels again because of the 'buy local' factor, but without looking up prices I expect I would be paying $500 to $1000 AUD more.

[@oSirSniffleso]

I ride SuperTeam wheels and they absolutely slap. They actually came in almost 100g UNDER the advertised weight (maybe that weight included the included skewers?) and have been flawless so far. Only paid $379 for them, although I wish I paid the extra to get the full carbon version w/ ceramic bearings. As someone who cant afford $3,000 wheels, they are an amazing option. That said, if you are a serious racer, the speed difference of the DT Swiss justifies the price. 3mph faster on just one decent is crazy. Now imagine the difference across a 100 mile race. It's likely minutes faster.

[@charlesblithfield6182]

I like your speed test nice and simple. These wheels seem like a good deal but the support mentioned at end of video is important. I bought a set of CN carbon wheels, they actually made them to order with custom touches and price was excellent however they have a few issues that I’ll have to fix myself.

[@siegfriedpfeifer1379]

Thanks a lot for this one!! Very happy with These wheels!

[@n22pdf]

Like the moustache Cam looking cool suits you mate 👍👍🚴🏻 great review as always.. Pete

[@CamNicholls]

Cheers Pete. Alice gives it her tick too so I'm in the clear. haha

[@MartinTorres-eo2tz]

Great video Cam , I have almost two months with this Superteam wheels great quality and they perform very well on flat on climbing and on the wind the only suggestion is to install your own rim tape because they came with only one layer and poor quality ,,if you like speed I highly recommend it👍🏻👌🏻

[@matth6045]

Perfect timing of this , I’m in the market for some new race wheels.

[@andrewhayes1339]

Great review Cam. With so many different options to choose from these days I was starting getting lost in the Carbon Wheel world when it came to choice . I just recently bought myself a new Scultura & ended up upgrading to a set of Scope R5 wheels for $1800 AU, after much discussion with a lot of much younger & semi professional guys I Know & ride with. Not the lightest of rims on the market, but for a Weekend hack like myself I’m more than happy with them. PS the mo looks great 👍

[@janeblogs324]

Take a drink everytime he says "united states dollars dollars” I'm getting flash backs to "rapid antigen test test"

[@Fenderprj182]

I have been riding the Super Team Gravel Wheels I picked up for around $400. I have had them for around 2 years now. They have been a solid wheelset. I did have a hub go bad, apparently the hubs are only under warranty for 6 months or a year. It was like $50 and two weeks for them to get a new hub out to me. Overall I would definitely get another wheel set through them.

[@rocstar76]

All you need now is a mullet to go with the moustache. I reckon that would have you looking for alternate accommodation

[@stuartfrancis519]

Was gonna drop some cash on some Hypers... Now I'm reconsidering. Great Work Cam

[@CamNicholls]

For me these look better but I'd say the Hypers are a touch stiffer. Although I prefer some softness in the wheel. Less harsh. Cheers

[@stuartfrancis519]

Alright Cam, need the final decide. If you had to choose between Superteam and Elves Valar (either way I'm doing a stint on the couch) which one is worth the penalty box time?

[@CamNicholls]

@@stuartfrancis519 SuperTeams would be my choice. Visually a really good looking rim too, so they will pimp your bike up as an added benefit.

[@global_nomad.]

supertache looks like a budget option, perhaps needs a bit more tolerance.......good to see another reliable (in a different way) review of these wheels after Peak Torque's ......thanks

[@rhaz]

I had to watch this particular video twice because both your content AND your moustache deserved that kind of attention🤣

[@fabianmolyneux2308]

Not all riders are created equal and not all race days are the same, The Superteam wheels are worth a serious nod and with the remaining spare change the scope is there to invest in other weight shaving options.

[@jrn4141]

@PeakTorque we need your review on this bad boys

[@mrwezbo]

Something to be said with after purchase support though...I've had to use zipp warranty a couple of times, both times (1x build fault, 1x crash) a new wheel no questions asked in about 2 business day turn around. Simply would not happen with an eastern wheel.

[@William24009]

Thanks for sharing Doctor C.

[@TheMatez6]

Cam, if you had to pick between a Reacto 6000 ($4000) and a Helios A7x ($4500), which one are you picking? Must be appropriate for climbing. I've watched your reviews on both multiple times, would love your direct opinion on it.

[@igorpiasecki7909]

I think It’s important what type of climbing we’re talking: gradual climbs up to say 5-6% or spanish Rampas Inhumanas Well into double digits

[@TheMatez6]

​@@igorpiasecki7909 Peaks Challenge in Victoria. 4-8% average. What do you think?

[@igorpiasecki7909]

@@TheMatez6 On these gradients aero still matters, weight not as important yet as one might think

[@piffiiiiiiit]

Yesterday I did my first ride on my new chinese carbon wheeset: 38mm deep rims laced to dt swiss 240 hubs for $1100 landed in Aus. PBs on all but 2 strava segments on a local 42km route. The only problem is that the freehub is too quiet! I mean virtually silent. Quieter even than shimano which are known for being quiet.

[@danihe8528]

Quick and straight review, so good! And some nice wheels that make it more difficult for me to opt for Elite Drive, Exar ultra or, now, these Superteam😅. I have a question, I asked the Superteam about the bearings, if these have steel races or are completely ceramic... They told me that the bearings are completely ceramic, balls and races, can you confirm? Anyway, it seems likely that it's a new feature... I don't know.

[@王志聪-c8c]

They’re lighter in weight and have less rotational friction. You can go faster with lower rolling resistance.I love it.

[@swites]

Cheers for the review! Nice mo btw! Will def check them out as sound good.

[@MasteringGrappling]

That mustache 😂😂😂😂😂. Love your channel buddy. Just had to say it because we are all thinking it. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@michaelsommer2892]

Thanks for the video Cam, these Superteam look great! The speed test is interesting but after you‘ve already ridden these for over 6 months now, the most important question still remains: How do they ride?

[@CamNicholls]

They ride like a top shelf wheel. I'm very impressed for the price. Personally prefer them over the hypers.

[@rocstar76]

​@@CamNichollswhat about compared to the Creative?

[@tn9274]

i have old super team wheel 50 & 60mm profile with basic R13 hubset. so far still good after few years although i'm not a big mileage recorder. only change the front hub bearing once. the rim brake track has kinda a burned brake pad residue sticked to the surface due to heavy braking during long hilly descent. unable to remove it with simple washing & gentle scrubbing.

[@abedfo88]

I've had some superteam clinchers since like 2015. Don't ride then anymore but they were quality for £300 even back then.

[@acem82]

The faster wheel will almost certainly be the one that more closely matches the inflated tire width. This has to be measured and controlled for. As he said that these can take 25 or 28 mm tires, that means he's not that concerned with this. That's an issue.

[@Willyw0nka1]

I'd be really keen to see the test re run with really good quality steel bearings in the Superteam. Ceramic bearings according to some aren't all that.

[@hardcheese]

Just saying my thumbs up is for the video and not the moustache 😅

[@CamNicholls]

haha. Cheers

[@Achirrusan]

After 5 years using superteam 50mm profile and paired with dt350 hub, boy this wheel is amazing. Rolling 35km/h in flat is a breeze, i'm barely hitting 1.5w/kg to maintain the speed.

[@canyonrider9597]

How could you parred them?

[@Achirrusan]

We have authorized superteam seller here, so we can ask to just order the rim+spoke then ask them pairing it with any hub you request with additional cost of course But $700 for carbon rim + dt350 hub is a no brainer

[@olsonmap22]

Excellent video! Thank you

[@nelsonsawyer9210]

Love the new moustache! Lol. Good video, to the point!

[@MrJohnnyTN]

I'd call that a Conti GP dimple design

[@Quivivravelo]

i was looking to them secretly them you came , thanks man :). Greetings from France ;)

[@MiloslavSirovy]

Great video. Please what phone holder do you test and recommend? I remember you talk about one, but can't find the video... Thanks

[@PrizeFightingYeti]

From another moustachioed man, it looks great mate.

[@MrShanebizzle]

Great video man thanks

[@jenss5817]

hi, in a video you pimped the ican aero disc wheels by converting the bearings to ceramic bearings. I also have bikes like this and would like to do the same for myself. but apparently I need other bearings... I have probably The hubs are Novatec D411SB/D412SB. The dimension of bearings. Front:6803RU, Rear:15267 Which bearings do I need for the freehub? Many greetings, Jens

[@caillou450]

Cam, thx for this great find. What about durability and capability to sustain bumps and potholes? Seen any sign that these wheels may or may not last as more expensive products?

[@tmunk123]

I would be concerned about crosswinds with those wheels with those wide-bladed spokes. Any feedback on that?

[@DEXVD]

I'm surprised to hear you have had some ceramic bearings go notchy in the past in a 6 month period, I've never had ceramic bearing wheels before but had expected they would last longer than steel.

[@carnivoredoc]

Just got a set of these in rim brake. I loooooove them. I definitely don't need to spend triple for a few seconds faster.

[@joekawasaki]

Good value. Not as wide as I'd like, & the lack of local support would be troubling. Also the dimpling isn't as much zipp as Contental GP5000!

[@thejuampi]

It’s a really good bang for bucks in my opinion

[@Andyange]

Need some advice on which wheels to get for general riding? I was looking at the zipp 303s but now I’m thinking about some cheaper options

[@Jazz-uu3dk]

If ordering some to Aus are there any extra expenses on top to take into account...taxes, customs etc?

[@lukaskonecny3979]

I like your new mustache 😅 Cheers

[@BennyOcean]

Other than speed, do you notice anything as far as ride quality between the high end wheels and one of the more budget options?

[@CamNicholls]

As a generalisation - better rolling resistance down a descent or in a draft (normally hub related), and they tend to hold their trueness a bit better, probably due to QA, but I feel that is changing.

[@dirkfraiponts4426]

We ❤the mustache

[@JunboJiang-hv7sv]

Thanks for the review. But there are certainly a few concerns that come with this wheelset. There are only 18 spokes of the 2:1 two-to-one spoke lacing pattern. Meaning... only 6 spokes on the non-drive side of the front wheel. Seriously this design is pushing the carbon spoke to “zone 5”. The horizontal Turning/ cutting tension will apply to the spoke when you brake. Usually on other wheelsets, it’s fine. But this one… 6 spokes😢😂 Also the inner hub tooth does not last that long…

[@razorree]

what happened with deCadence wheels ?

[@manicpanic9]

hey Cam great review mate - can I suggest saying 'USD' or 'US dollars' for prices in the future? 'USD dollars' is a bit grating to some pedants like me!

[@JumpingWatermelons]

I need to go to the ATM machine to withdraw some USD dollars

[@Karollenart]

Are you preparing for buying a gravel bike with this mustache? :)

[@CycoPatPonfe]

Awesome Cam! 👏❤️🚴🇵🇭🇺🇸💪

[@Dfgoodall]

Look great too… just need to make their logo a bit smaller

[@mariosimas]

The DT Swiss have the great Swiss Side aero rims.

[@jonahking5566]

good stuff, once again.

[@noahismail3884]

Is Carbon spoke to stiff compare to alloy ?

[@sambrown1779]

What's the durability like though.... Would you ride them on Adelaide "roads"?

[@CamNicholls]

Roads around here are arguably harsher so yes. But I’ve only ridden them for six months.

[@rymillwells]

Was the testing done with or without the mo?

[@jongom9328]

Are these wheels the ones with the Kogel bearings? Or is that some other ones…

[@王志聪-c8c]

I heard that they are running a 10th anniversary special sale, and I kind of want to try Chinese wheels.🤔

[@gseville3610]

That’s a nasty stash!

[@christianemeiners9224]

The moustache made all the difference 😉

[@ploughmyfield]

Mate, you've got a slug balanced on your top lip! Is it an Aero gain?🐌

[@dchan328]

Thank you Sir! Where’s Cam?🤣

[@ernestong5112]

Cam, did you have to pay Australian duties and taxes on top of the USD991?

[@王志聪-c8c]

They cover shipping and tax, guys.

[@devintom4346]

Are the superteam wheels stiff?

[@John12358]

I'll bet that mo's added a solid 20w to your FTP! 😀

[@Paganizondaf650]

Does seem competitive compared to Light Bicycle, etc. that they say "free shipping and all taxes covered". For me as a central European individual, the risk of ordering from china has never been worth it. 1000 usd for this or similar wheelsets with the risk of 19% vat being added by customs or just buy 404 firescrests for 1.350€ and have the crash replacement and much better resale value. Loads of wheels in the 1300-1500€ ballpark online here. Also the dt arc 1400 (with 240 instead of 180 hubs) available at 1500€. And if you need or want cheaper wheels, theres importers like Hunt or Leeze, etc.

[@vg3222]

Does it mean that Super Team will pay the VAT then? I am UK based and considering buying these buy dont want the VAT surprise... because then they are not worth the price.

[@hallockstuart7899]

Cam should look into the Chung Method. His "speed tests" are very inaccurate.

[@reviewworthy2365]

Any word on the Disc Wheel?

[@terrillford7784]

Cam can the Superteam take a 30mm tire?

[@byrondixon4648]

30mm - living on the edge. If a current model wheel can't do that...

[@vg3222]

@@byrondixon4648 30mm is fine