The Best Chinese Carbon Wheelset? ICAN Aero 50 Wheelset In-Depth Review

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Dive into the world of "affordable luxury" with our in-depth look at the ICAN Aero 50 Wheelset. Dubbed the best Chinese carbon wheelset by some, it's a budget-friendly siren call for road bike enthusiasts. But does it really live up to the hype, or is it just a fancy facade for "cheap Chinese carbon wheels"? Let's find out.
With its tempting price tag, promising the performance of high-end carbon wheels without the eye-watering cost. But here's the million-dollar question: Can budget carbon wheels really mesh quality with affordability, or is it a balancing act on a tightrope over a sea of compromise?
Will it emerge as the hero of budget-conscious cyclists, or serve as a cautionary tale in the quest for affordable quality? Stay tuned to find out if these wheels are the real deal or just a spin in the cycle of cycling hype.
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[@stuartdryer1352]

I've had a set of these for ~3 years, at least 30,000 km. Rim brake version. They are utterly bulletproof, still true. The brake track is still perfectly intact (but it is rather flat here). I weigh 90 kg (nearly 200 lb). That is an unfortunate stress on the wheels. I have an ICAN A10 frame too (an aero rim brake frame that they sadly don't make anymore). It is flawless. These days I alternate my rides on it with a newer Yoeleo R12, but for a couple of years it was my main bike. I also have some equally robust ICAN aero 50 dic brake wheels too (although at the moment I'm using my Elite Carbon 50D wheels on that bike, I like them too). As you say, the ICAN freehub is rather quiet. Perry, the person you will communicate with at ICAN, is very responsive. Also, they have warehouses in both US and EU. i suspect I have more experience than most with ICAN, and I would give them highest possible recommendation.

[@JourdainColeman]

Thanks for sharing. I'm intrigued to get some miles on these wheels and see how they perform 👍🏼

[@christosandreev6392]

I bought the Aero40 rim brake two months ago. They work really well. Best value for money rims in my opinion

[@JourdainColeman]

Good to hear you have had a good experience. Hopefully they stand the test of time 👍🏼

[@neilpassingham7309]

I ordered a Ican Gravel X frame, after 3 weeks a box turned up with a pair of Aero 40 wheels in it, the contact at Ican said they were second hand and a gift to me! I was concerned the frame would not arrive but a week later it arrived. The Aero 40's are on my Trek Emonda and are signficantly lighter than the Bontrager stock wheels.

[@PCXMODSGR]

@@JourdainColeman We need the review, tho ! I also bought them the rim brake version with the radial lased cassette side and I think I did a mistake !

[@gundy3842]

Nicely done! Great video just the right amount of sarcasm and information, Thank You! I subscribed! You will be at 50k subs soon.

[@TheBassallyear100]

the spacer is also required if you're using an 11-speed wide range cassette 34t+.

[@brucehoskings3449]

Great video as usual I will purchase a set of these as soon as I know where.

[@JourdainColeman]

Hopefully the wheels perform well for you. I'll be sure to do a long term review when I have put them through their paces.

[@brucehoskings3449]

@@JourdainColeman thank you for your reply 🙏

[@harryshaw97]

I’ve been really enjoying your videos. But after watching Hambini’s recent video, I question your reliability when you say “0.1, nothing”

[@JourdainColeman]

I'll invest in some better tools for bottom bracket measurement 👍🏼on the build video the bb was installed ok and after 1000 miles it seems ok. Time will tell

[@stuartdryer1352]

I just got a new set of ICAN Aero 52 WD. rims, a new version with a wider profile (21 mm inner width, 30 mm outer). so far I like them even better than their regular Aero 50. A little heavier than Elite Carbon, but they have Sapim spokes 24 and 24. A bit more comfortable than Elite. Definitely a question of taste but I prefer metal spokes (and I am suicious of ceramic bearings on Elite).

[@TheChindoboi]

Bravo! Very nice review. Loving your work!

[@munker3520]

Do you have a preference between this wheelset and the Orome Valar?

[@boringcyclingadventures]

Good Question! ❤

[@christocan4710]

What is this? The technical drawing shows inner width of 18,35 mm and you measured 19,1 mm. Am I missing something? The same with the width. At the widest and only spot that really can be measured it's supposed to be 28 mm.

[@renznews7445]

Bro is so underatted but bro contents are top tier. Whick means his channel is a hidden gem

[@JourdainColeman]

Thank you, much appreciated

[@doublejumpvideogames....]

Hambini warming up the PowerPoint...

[@habana6595]

I use to have the Ican Aero 50 back in 2020. And as a sprinter they are not stiff enough, the spokes kept loosening. At this time i was doing 1300W max power sprints. Today i'm more around 1500/1600W (thanks to gym workouts), i now ride the Winspace Hyper D45, they are super stiff and takes my sprints without any issues ! So if you are a sprinter, crit racer or a pretty heavy rider i would not recommande the Ican wheels.

[@JourdainColeman]

Thanks for sharing! How has your experience been with Winspace?

[@habana6595]

@@JourdainColeman Very happy with the Hypers, i can throw them massive sprints without any issues !

[@verbinnenben]

Rims are OK. R01 hub is very light but not so sure about the longevity. Did 15k with mine in all sorts of weather. Probably could use a tune up: light truing and bearings. Out of the saddle they are not the stiffest. For a crit or climbing i would always choose the Hypers.

[@JourdainColeman]

Thanks for sharing. I'll send how I get on with my wheels. 15km is a decent distance. Are the bearings still smooth?

[@verbinnenben]

@@JourdainColeman I think I'm at the point it's best to replace or service them. But I'm also using them now as my bad weather/winter Wheels 😅 One more thing, I always had serious problems mounting new Vittoria corsa's one them. I literally had to use grippy gloves to roll em over. Price/Weight(!)/Quality they are hard to beat.

[@scottmccann4509]

Woah you're so in depth, I like it! (that's what she said). Straight pull vs J bend, 2 cross/3 cross and steel bladed versus carbon, (was it a ceramic hub also? If you said I missed it) as it spun for ages 👌, thank you very interesting...... I'm sure 95% of riders just want to know the weight, does it look good, will it make them faster and price 😂 I want to see if you can "tru" them even better 👌....... And what were your final thoughts? Worth the money?

[@JourdainColeman]

Hey Scott, thanks for your message 👍🏼 it's not a ceramic hub, but to be honest I'm not mad at that. To be honest 0.01 mm is a decent result, I was surprised to be honest. 👍🏼 I hope you are all good?

[@ciclomass]

rear hub disc mount cover seems to wobble, by curiosity, did you notice any disc rub?

[@JourdainColeman]

Not yet, once I've put some miles on this wheel I'll be sure to do a review. When I test the hub right now it's ok but time will tell

[@michaelnewman4302]

Why would you need to need to remove tubeless tape in order to run a tube?

[@jayare8424]

Are you reading this from their website, or are u a certified mechanic? If I were u just ride the wheels then review it .👌👌👌👌

[@littlevo9]

J’ai eu ces roues sur un ancien vélo,elles sont nerveuses mais les roulements on duré 1an et les rayons étaient un peu tournés ce qui enlève tout gain aéro.en descente la roue avant n’était pas stable en cas de vent ça faisait peur.

[@kawasaki6505]

Do they sell them without decal?

[@DanielEnochs]

What size do i need to get for a 2016 giant defy advanced 2 ?

[@Bruh-lm4zr]

can u link the aliexpress trueing stand?

[@dobry_czlowiek]

How does it compare to Lightbicycle and NineVelo, another high rated Chinese carbon wheels?

[@JinxinRan]

scam

[@Frostbiker]

I'm ignorant. Why does out-of-the-box wheel trueness matter, within (say) 1mm? Don't all wheels need to be trued regularly anyway? Same with spoke tension, within reason.

[@valiantabello]

Wheels do not need to be trued regularly, no way. If you need your wheels trued regularly you have a faulty wheelset

[@Frostbiker]

@@valiantabello every bicycle maintenance source I've found talks about trueing your wheels e.g. once or twice a year. I'll take it further: show me a single yearly bike maintenance checklist that doesn't include checking for trueness.

[@Chunky246]

Because it makes you sound like you're some kind of cyclist/mechanic/engineer with years and years of experience and engineering background with a truing stand and some other uncalibrated tools off Amazon :)

[@JourdainColeman]

It's interesting to see how they perform out of the box. After a few thousand miles it will be a benchmark to see if they are still true 👍🏼

[@Cycling_in_ja]

True stand link 🔗 and tension tool please

[@randy3907]

I had a pair of these....Great when new, but unable to true as the nipples had corroded to the spokes within 18 months

[@brucehoskings3449]

Thanks

[@JourdainColeman]

Thank you for your generosity

[@MTBScotland]

internal/external width are pretty narrow in today's world.

[@SamuelBlackMetalRider]

Deal breaker indeed. 28ext 21int or GTFO

[@JourdainColeman]

Yeah, I agree. Pretty narrow

[@danielakerman8241]

Really don’t understand Ican’s old school wheel philosophy here. Narrow interior width and optimal for 25mm tires means really high pressures, increased vibration losses from road imperfections, and less comfort. Even TDF riders are on 28mm these days. Roubaix riders were on 30s. Slap a 28mm tire on here and you lose all “aero” claims whatsoever. Definitely a pass for me

[@JourdainColeman]

It would have been good to see the inner width a little larger 👍🏽

[@Broodjemetbeleg]

Those advertised 28mm pros use are actually 31mm ish when measured. Seems like 28mm is the new 23mm lol.

[@eduardoschneider2010]

They check them before shipping because they know it goes to review. So, not an actual review

[@gavinmksmith]

What bearing do Ican use

[@bicivini]

Formerly NBK, now (partially) EZO bearings - in Novatec hubs

[@lexa5051]

There's a new brand emerging. I think its Taiwan made. KOMCAS.

[@Ssssept777]

Hi, please reply my emails, I never heard back from you regarding the progress of the test of our bike.

[@michaelblurry6559]

ican and elite come from the same company. the elites are sold in japan

[@arnaud7698]

J'ai acheté une paire de roues chez eux avec un gros défaut de fabrication sur la piste de freinage constaté des le début de l'utilisation Il n'ont jamais voulu les prendre en garantie 🤷 Je déconseille fortement cette marque, ils ne sont pas du tout sérieux