Wheel Focus: Magene EXAR Ultra DB405 Review // Continental GP5000 TT Size Drama!
Shane Miller - GPLama
November 08, 2023
Putting the Magene EXAR DB405 Ultra wheels to the test and hitting a few hurdles along the way with some interesting box labelling by Continental on their GP5000 TT TR tyres!
Links:
Magene EXAR Official Website: https://bit.ly/476KZTg
Wagner Heatgun (Amazon US): https://amzn.to/3MaJ7k1
Continental GP5000 Tyres (Amazon US): https://amzn.to/3s1WA71
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Video Index:
0:00 Intro
0:42 EXAR DB405 Technical Overview
1:58 Wheel Assessment
3:53 Continental GP5000 TT Size Drama
5:47 Wheel Weights
6:08 Installation
9:40 Tyre Width Measured
10:24 Glam Shots
10:33 On-Road Testing
11:42 Summary
12:09 Pricing
12:33 Wrap Up
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Parts Mentioned
Magene EXAR Carbon Fiber Wheelset Ultra (2025)
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WheelsMagene EXAR Carbon Fiber Wheelset Ultra (2025)
Created: July 06, 2025The reviewer had the Magene EXAR Carbon Fiber Wheelset Ultra (2025) professionally assessed by a wheel builder, then installed and tested them over several hundred kilometers. The wheel builder rated the build quality as above average and better than many well-known brands, and the reviewer's personal experience was positive with no issues during testing.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Professional wheel builder assessment rated build quality as above average and above many well-known brands
- Impressive run-out (true-ness)
- Good dishing on both wheels
- Rim spoke holes (not hidden nipples) praised as a better option
- Easy installation of tubeless tires with a floor pump (no compressor needed)
- No issues reported during 400-500km of testing including sprints and threshold efforts
- Hooked rim design (not hookless)
- Includes UCI approval
Cons
- Some spoke tension variation on rear wheel noted by wheel builder
- Radial lacing on rear disc brake side raised as a design concern by wheel builder due to braking stresses
- Visual difference in exposed spoke lengths between sides (explained by manufacturer as due to different flange diameters)
- Claimed weight of 1229g vs actual measured weight of 1311g (exceeding the ±3% tolerance)
- Tires measured wider than expected (31.37mm vs 28mm) when mounted
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Magene 2025 EXAR Carbon Fiber Wheelset Ultra Series
