Is this a Perfect Chinese Road Wheelset? - Nepest MAUI35 Wheel Review

[@2up4down]

Great video! I will buy one of their wheels for my gravel once I have some money free to spend

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

Thanks, Mischa. Will grab a coffee while I'm out testing the wheels 👍☕️

[@2up4down]

@@ribblevalleycyclist I am curious about your test result. Have a good and safe ride.

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

Just tracked the tyres from Italy….. another week to wait 😕

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

Hi Mischa, Not sure if you've seen it yet, but I did do a follow-up review on these wheels: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIGsqmmgd8iIf5Ysi=UqOgKqywZXuBjTPY

[@2up4down]

@@ribblevalleycyclist Thank you very much for the reminder, the testing and the entertaining and very grateful vlogs. Likely I'll by one of these by Christmas if my wife agrees on the purchase 😉

[@LakeDistrictcyclist]

Again brilliant video, look a fantastic wheel really well built 😊

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

Thanks, Bud👍 Looking forward to getting them on the bike

[@clp91009]

They look like a very nice set of wheels. One thing they are missing for me is an undrilled rim bed. I run tubeless and always look for this feature as a personal preference.

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

Well, the last wheelset that I review may just give you what you want 😉

[@clp91009]

@@ribblevalleycyclist Have you posted this review yet?

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

No, not yet. Will be in a few weeks.

[@DaigoroToyama]

Just curious, are there mid-range tubeless-ready wheels with undrilled rim beds?

[@clp91009]

@@DaigoroToyama yes, Fulcrum and Mavic are two companies who sell wheel sets with predominantly undrilled rim beds. It makes tubeless set up so easy

[@steppings5645]

Thorough review and no bull. I finally learnt what a dishing tool is/does! always thought it was the mechanics coat hanger. 😳

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

Glad it was helpful! Coat hanger...... I actually laughed out load 🤣. Just gutted I didn't think of that one!!

[@MagicshineLights]

Jon,thank you for your sharing!🤩

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

You're welcome, @MagicshineLights. Got your SEEMEE 508 radar tail light on the bike at the moment. Giving it a good old test....... Looking good so far!!

[@pigeonpoo1823]

Excellent analysis. Thank you

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

Glad you liked it! 👍

[@simonwoodthrillerwriter]

I'm in need of new wheelset after breaking a wheel. I'll interested be interested in your future review as these look very intriguing.

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

Done a few rides with them, looking very good so far. Video to follow

[@simonwoodthrillerwriter]

@@ribblevalleycyclist look forward to it

[@mikefoster3901]

Good review ❤ thanks

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

Thanks Mike 👍

[@GKel77]

Great review as always. Really love your meticulous testing methods. How about implement them on a 9Velo wheelset please?

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

Thanks, glad you liked it. I actually emailed 9Velo twice back in February, asking if they wanted to get involved in my 'Chinese wheels from smaller brands' videos.......... They never replied to me.

[@GKel77]

Maybe they were insulted by the "..from SMALLER brands" phrase. Anyway, their bad. However you should keep those videos rolling, cause they are very informative and we love them!

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

@GKel77 Thanks 👍

[@davewattimena3491]

Very informative. Thanks

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

You're welcome, Dave 👍

[@dilligaf2818]

35 perfect for my application, they certainly sound ok,half of the price of bontrager

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

I'm liking what I see so far.

[@MrJwmurph]

Great video, I've never seen such a comprehensive workshop review on a set of wheels. Are replacement ceramic bearings and axels available? Are the bearings standard sizing?

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

Hi John, Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. The bearings are a generic size, and can be easily purchased in either the same ceramic, or in a cheaper steel option. The internal hub axle isn't available as a spare part, but you will only have an issue with it, if you have a worn bearing that isn't addresses., as the internal axle will only see excessive wear if the bearing stops turning. Hope that info helps 👍 Jon

[@treveryoder8087]

I'd love to see a video on Go-Zone carbon wheels that have carbon spokes!

[@dilligaf2818]

the new Bontrager Aeoules 37 wheels look great ....

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

They do. And a DT Swiss hub, which is always a bonus.

[@JonnyNorthmore]

Is a radial spoke pattern on the disc side a good idea?

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

Hi Jonny, It's a good point you make and a fair question. One that I too first asked when I say them. They're not the only manufacturer doing this nowadays. The VONOA spoke will handle 3000n. Combine that with the reinforced carbon spoke track within the rim, and there is more than enough strength.

[@bkking5625]

Ribble, How are these Maui wheels holding out since the video. Considering buying.

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

New video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIGsqmmgd8iIf5Y

[@bkking5625]

@@ribblevalleycyclist I saw that it was posted 3 weeks ago. So you've been riding 2 weeks in the video. You still riding?

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

Fitted them to my main summer bike on 25th July, and have been using them since. I’ve got other wheels to test on that bike, but once I’m done, the Nepest will go back on. They’re a very good set of wheels.

[@rufflycorrect]

The name could do with a little on-reflection reconsideration (the wheels, not yours!)

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

Agreed, it doesn't come over too well. I suppose it's out there now, so they need to stick with it. Shame, because the wheels are probably the best I've tested this year.

[@paulwebster4499]

I will point out a peak torque and hambini video that looks at the dangers of spokes placed into hubs with no end covers. Not for me

[@shepshape2585]

Thanks, but I'll stick to my Super Team wheels and use the rest of the money to basically build a whole other bike.

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

SuperTeam……. Watch this space!

[@shepshape2585]

@@ribblevalleycyclist I look forward to it.

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

@@shepshape2585 Doing a few maintenance videos, as I'm a little concerned it's all product reviews at the moment. But they're a good looking set of wheels, and I'm looking forward to having a closer look at them.

[@serenadebikeswheel]

Which wheel is better?

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

They're both built very well. This one has superior components, so is technically the better wheel. However, the ICAN is put together as well, and is a lot cheaper!

[@hereticalinfidelical]

"Fewer" spokes, not "less" spokes. If you can count them then use fewer.

[@ribblevalleycyclist]

I bet you're the life and soul of the party. Actually, let me rephrase that, to give you something to come back with........ I bet your the live and sole of the party.