Uploaded May 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Carbon bike wheels direct from China have a reputation for poor quality, but this set from 9Velo are easily the best wheels I have ever ridden!
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9VELO WHEELSET – 10% off (use code 9VELOTV10 at checkout):
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Over the years I’ve tried MANY different carbon wheelsets on my road bike, and the majority of them have come directly from manufacturers in China. In many cases, because they tend to be much cheaper than name brand wheelsets from the likes of ENVE and Zipp, you make some sacrifices in quality. But this is NOT the case for these wheels.
I’ve been riding this CD35 lightweight carbon wheelset from 9Velo, since January this year. I’ve clocked up nearly 1000 miles so far, and they have been utterly flawless!
The build quality is absolutely fantastic, with a really robust carbon fibre rim, excellent carbon spokes, and incredible hub design. I’ve been running them tubeless, with 700x28c tyres, and the ride quality is fantastic too.
In this episode, I’ll give you a rundown of the construction and materials used, and try to demonstrate why these wheels have impressed me so much!
Peak Torque review:
youtu.be/6kP03pELRbs
Timestamps:
00:00 – Start
00:28 – Intro
02:18 – Who are 9Velo?
03:06 – Carbon rim construction
03:53 – Carbon spokes
04:38 – Carbon spoke tension
06:12 – Hubs
08:34 – Bearings & axles
09:32 – Cost & weight
12:42 – Conclusion
14:03 – Extra bits
Intro roll:
Created by Dev Joshi - go2dev.co.uk
Instagram: instagram.com/tracevelo
Email: tracevelouk@gmail.com
Please note:
With the exception of Siroko and 9Velo, all products demonstrated in this video have been purchased by me, and I have no affiliation to any of the sellers or vendors shown.
In addition, I am not a professionally trained bike mechanic. There can be risks associated with using products that are unbranded, untested, or come from sources where the provenance is unknown. Please talk to a qualified bike mechanic if you are in any doubt.
In essence, be careful, do your research, and cycle safe!!!
Carbon bike wheels direct from China have a reputation for poor quality, but this set from 9Velo are easily the best wheels I have ever ridden!
SIROKO CLOTHING – 10% off (automatically applied via link below):
srko.co/tracevelo
9VELO WHEELSET – 10% off (use code 9VELOTV10 at checkout):
9velo.com
Over the years I’ve tried MANY different carbon wheelsets on my road bike, and the majority of them have come directly from manufacturers in China. In many cases, because they tend to be much cheaper than name brand wheelsets from the likes of ENVE and Zipp, you make some sacrifices in quality. But this is NOT the case for these wheels.
I’ve been riding this CD35 lightweight carbon wheelset from 9Velo, since January this year. I’ve clocked up nearly 1000 miles so far, and they have been utterly flawless!
The build quality is absolutely fantastic, with a really robust carbon fibre rim, excellent carbon spokes, and incredible hub design. I’ve been running them tubeless, with 700x28c tyres, and the ride quality is fantastic too.
In this episode, I’ll give you a rundown of the construction and materials used, and try to demonstrate why these wheels have impressed me so much!
Peak Torque review:
youtu.be/6kP03pELRbs
Timestamps:
00:00 – Start
00:28 – Intro
02:18 – Who are 9Velo?
03:06 – Carbon rim construction
03:53 – Carbon spokes
04:38 – Carbon spoke tension
06:12 – Hubs
08:34 – Bearings & axles
09:32 – Cost & weight
12:42 – Conclusion
14:03 – Extra bits
Intro roll:
Created by Dev Joshi - go2dev.co.uk
Instagram: instagram.com/tracevelo
Email: tracevelouk@gmail.com
Please note:
With the exception of Siroko and 9Velo, all products demonstrated in this video have been purchased by me, and I have no affiliation to any of the sellers or vendors shown.
In addition, I am not a professionally trained bike mechanic. There can be risks associated with using products that are unbranded, untested, or come from sources where the provenance is unknown. Please talk to a qualified bike mechanic if you are in any doubt.
In essence, be careful, do your research, and cycle safe!!!
