In June 2020, I bought a carbon wheelset from Elitewheels (ENT Disc) on AliExpress for just £265. 3 years later, how are they holding up?

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If you shop around on AliExpress, you can find some really good deals on carbon road bike wheelsets. My set is from a company called Elitewheels, and they are THE CHEAPEST carbon wheels I have ever bought. But understandably longevity is a big concern with these cheaper bike parts.

Well after 3.5 years, and around 3500 miles (5600km), my set are still going strong. The carbon rim has not broken or delaminated, the spokes are all fine, the wheels still run very true, and the hubs have held up very well. However there appears to be some corrosion to deal with, some bearings have needed replacing.

But considering the price I paid for them, and the mileage I’ve done, these have been a fantastic set of wheels!

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Chinertown forum post:
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Timestamps:
00:00 – Start
00:25 – Intro and cost
02:39 – Carbon rim
04:42 – Spokes & wheel balance
07:14 – Sponsor
08:42 – Galvanic corrosion
11:21 – Hubs & bearings
13:35 – Freehub and axle
16:37 – Wheel maintenance
19:32 – Conclusion, other reviews, & warranty
22:00 – Chinertown forum post
24:43 – Bonus clip

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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!!!