What people say about UpVine
UpVine (静藤) is a Chinese high-end wheel brand that has invested in its own hub factory to control design and manufacturing, using 7-series aluminum and proprietary technologies. Pricing is premium: the flagship PRO PLUS wheelset is 10,980 RMB, while the Light D50 is 4,680 RMB. The brand sells direct through its website (upvine.com) and offers promotions such as free Continental tubeless tires with the Light D50 and a 10% discount code via CyclistsHub. Warranty includes a 3-year term and a 70% trade-in replacement program, and a value-assurance replacement plan was introduced with the PRO PLUS launch. Reviews note generally strong build quality but one instance of a front wheel being slightly out of true on delivery.
Pros
- Invests in proprietary technology and manufacturing, including a self-built hub factory, to control quality and performance.1
- Offers a 3-year warranty and a 70% trade-in replacement program, plus a value-assurance replacement plan for flagship wheels.21
- Pricing is transparent and promotions are available, such as free Continental tubeless tires with the Light D50 and a 10% discount code.12
- Build quality is generally good; one review noted the rear wheel was true out of the box.2
Cons
Key Facts
- Flagship PRO PLUS wheelset priced at 10,980 RMB.1
- Light D50 wheelset priced at 4,680 RMB.1
- 3-year warranty and 70% trade-in replacement program.2
- Value-assurance replacement plan and care plan introduced with PRO PLUS.1
- Direct sales via upvine.com; discount code CYCLISTSHUB for 10% off.2
- Promotion: purchase Light D50 wheelset and get Continental tubeless tires.1
- Self-built hub factory uses 7-series aluminum with T73 and T651 heat treatments.1
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Wheels 6
| Name | Weight | Internal Rim Width | Brake Type | Freehub Body | Spoke Model | Hub | Reviews | Price | Added | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1350g | 30 mm | Disc (Center Lock) | Shimano HG, SRAM XDR | custom ultra-light steel spokes | self-developed hubs | $1,599.00 | 1m | ||
 | 1150g | 23 mm | Disc (Center Lock) | Shimano HG, SRAM XDR | UPVINE Light | $1,199.00 | 1m | |||
 | 1360g | 23 mm | Disc (Center Lock) | Shimano HG, SRAM XDR | Custom Ultralight Stainless Steel Spokes | Self-developed Hubs | $1,599.00 | 1m | ||
 | 1250g | 25 mm | Disc (Center Lock) | Shimano HG, SRAM XDR | Carbon fiber with PBO fiber | 4 | $2,699.00 | 7m | ||
 | 950g | 23 mm | Disc (Center Lock) | Shimano HG, SRAM XDR | 2.2mm bladed carbon | UPVINE Ultra hubs | 2 | $2,099.00 | 1m | |
 | 1390g | 21 mm | Disc (Center Lock) | Shimano HG, SRAM XDR | 2.0mm tapered aero bladed stainless steel | $649.00 | 1m |