These £350 Carbon Spoke Wheels Shouldn't Exist
Tom Bowers Cycling
March 22, 2026
These might be the most insane value wheels I've ever reviewed.
The Kore Cyclone carbon spoke wheelset claims under 1200g, 50mm deep, 24mm internal width, carbon bladed spokes, and a ratchet freehub - all for just £350 delivered from AliExpress. I weighed them, inspected them, set them up, and rode them over 7 hours to find out if the spec sheet is real or too good to be true.
Spoiler: they genuinely rival my £1,200 Farsports Evo S5s. And I can't explain how.
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Specs:
⚖️ Weight: 1224g (claimed 1199g ±5%)
📏 Depth: 50mm
📐 Internal width: 24mm (hooked)
🔩 Spokes: Carbon-bladed, captive hubs
⚙️ Hub: 36T ratchet (60T option available)
🛑 Brake: Disc (centre lock)
💷 Price: ~£350 / ~$450 (less with codes)
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - These specs can't be real
0:45 - Unboxing
2:43 - Hub and spoke inspection
4:47 - The weigh-in
5:50 - Setup and tyres
7:26 - First ride impressions
9:30 - Comfort and harshness verdict
10:55 - The drawbacks
12:22 - Farsports comparison
13:27 - How to get them and what's next
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Choice Day / Outdoor Fun
WheelsKORE Carbon Spoke Wheelset-50mm-T1000 Carbon Rims 36T/60T Ratchet Hub XDR/HG 700C Design for Ultra-Light Road Racing Performance
Created: March 14, 2026The reviewer tests a set of wheels from a brand called 'Core' (not 'KORE'), which are 50mm deep carbon wheels with 24mm internal width, carbon bladed spokes, and a ratchet hub. They claim a weight under 1,200g and cost around £350. The reviewer unboxes, weighs, sets up, and rides the wheels extensively. They find the wheels incredibly light (1,224.4g total), stiff, responsive, and surprisingly comfortable. They compare them favorably to much more expensive Far Sports Evo S5 wheels, noting similar specs and ride feel. However, they express concerns about the unknown brand's after-sales support, long-term durability, and suitability for heavier riders. They conclude the wheels offer phenomenal value for money and plan to use them on a budget crit race bike.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Claimed weight under 1,200g (actual 1,224.4g)
- Feathery light
- Incredibly cheap (approx. £310-£350)
- Solid and stiff ride feel
- No stability issues
- Surprisingly comfortable, even on long rides
- Tasteful decals
- Include free TPU tubes
Cons
- Box arrived beaten up
- Wheels not pre-taped for tubeless
- Hubs are 'bone dry' and need grease packing
- Unknown brand with unclear after-sales support
- Limited reviews and product range from the brand
- Potential concerns about long-term durability and quality
- May not be suitable for heavier riders (e.g., 100kg)
- Slightly better build quality noted in comparison to Far Sports wheels
Key Points
- Brand: Core
- Rim depth: 50mm
- Internal rim width: 24mm
- Hooked rim design
- Spokes: Carbon bladed spokes
- Hub: Ratchet style freehub (36T, option for 60T)
- Claimed weight: Under 1,200g
- Measured weight: 1,224.4g (front: 564.9g)
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