Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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I buy ALOT of cheap wheels, mostly from AliExpress, but the value on this wheelset from a legitimate manufacturer genuinely surprised me!

Insta360 X5 affiliate link:
store.insta360.com/product/x5?utm_term=INRYJ3F

Buying cheap carbon wheelsets from China does come with some risk, especially when buying from random sellers on AliExpress, that’s where this wheelset REALLY surprised me.

At £525, the cost is extremely reasonable, but the specs are INCREDIBLY impressive for this price. A 52mm deep carbon wheelset, tested in a windtunnel in Silverstone, that uses titanium nipples, with a combined weight of just 1259g for the pair!

They also come with a pretty impressive warranty from the manufacturer Upvine, and ride incredibly well, but there are some caveats to be aware of…

Contact for purchase - Mention me for a small discount:

Email:
joezhao@up-vine.cn

Whatsapp:
+86191 5792 3368

Instagram:
instagram.com/upvine.wheels?igsh=YTQwZjQ0Nm

WeChat:
https://u.wechat.com/EF5w0Lz_pLArsq60en1uxsU

Upvine warranty doc:
imgur.com/a/vBD0WqL

Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
01:00 – Cost & weight
02:10 – Wheelset comparison
04:10 – Insta360 sponsor
05:45 – Bearings and axles
08:34 – Ride characteristics
08:27 – Ride quality
11:15 – Spoke tension and trueness
11:50 – Wrap-up
14:34 – Bonus clip - Stiffness testing rig

Instagram:
instagram.com/tracevelo

Email:
tracevelouk@gmail.com

Please note:
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!!!