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Cyclists Hub | Petr Minarik on YouTube 5 days ago
Blog Review from cyclistshub.com accessed 3 days ago
The reviewer provides a detailed analysis of the Nepest NOVA carbon wheels with ceramic hubs, noting they were pleasantly surprised by the included extras. The wheels scored highly in in-house tests for crosswind stability, stiffness, and spoke tension, and performed well on the road with good comfort and speed maintenance. However, the reviewer mentions some minor assembly issues and difficulty with tire mounting.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Pleasantly surprised by extras like wheel bag, spare spokes, and 3-year warranty
- Excellent crosswind stability (5/5)
- High stiffness (5/5)
- Good riding comfort (4/5)
- Good speed maintenance (4/5)
- Almost perfect lateral and radial trueness
- Great spoke tension consistency
- Stable in crosswinds
- Pretty comfortable considering carbon spokes
- Fast feeling on the road
- ...and 7 more
Cons
- Rim tape was not installed (competitors often have it installed)
- Tire mounting was challenging, requiring tire levers
- Tire seating with floor pump was difficult, especially on front wheel
- Hub not perfectly centered in dishing test (though still scored highly)
- Some epoxy remnants found inside the rim
- Price scored only 3/5
- Tire on/off difficulty scored 3/5
Key Points
- Weight: Front 567g, Rear 691g (total 1258g measured)
- Rim depth: 45mm front, 55mm rear (mullet setup)
- Internal rim width: 23.4mm
- External rim width: 29.6mm
- Spokes: 3.2mm wide Vonoa carbon spokes with hidden nipples
- Hubs: 36T ratchet with Cema ceramic bearings
- Rider weight limit: 275lbs (125kg)
- Patented flange design prevents spokes from sliding off during failure
- Type: Clincher (tubeless-ready), hooked
- Includes 4 spare spokes and tool for hidden nipples
- ...and 3 more
Where to Buy
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$1,499.00
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