Neuvation Wheels?

[IndyRider]

Does anyone have any experience with Neuvation wheels? If so, what type of wheel have you experienced? What was your impression?

Do they come with bladed spokes? Thanks.

[capwater]

Does anyone have any experience with Neuvation wheels? If so, what type of wheel have you experienced? What was your impression?

Do they come with bladed spokes? Thanks.

Can you be more specific, ie; what model are you considering? They make many house brand wheels. Their M28 aeros are rebranded as Performance Titans and formerly were the Supergo Korsos. Decent wheels for the price, which is usually sub $200. That model does come with bladed spokes. They are sort of a Ksyrium Elite knockoff.

[IndyRider]

I am looking for a general recommendatio of the brand given by those who have experience with the wheel. I am looking mostly for a durable everyday type wheel that wouldn't be detrimental if used while racing. Thanks!

[capwater]

Depends on your size and riding style. Some of the low spoke count models might not be best for a bigger rider or for someone given to putting a bunch of stress on a rear wheel in a climb or sprint.

[IndyRider]

I range from 155-160 lbs. I enjoy climbing, but I live in Indiana. I don't think I probably would consider much of what I do climbing. :) I don't think I would be concerned about my power breaking any wheels. Do you have any suggestions on specific models of Neuvation wheels? Thanks again.

[sideshow_bob]

I range from 155-160 lbs. I enjoy climbing, but I live in Indiana. I don't think I probably would consider much of what I do climbing. :) I don't think I would be concerned about my power breaking any wheels. Do you have any suggestions on specific models of Neuvation wheels? Thanks again.

I bought a pair of R28 Aero's. Used them for about 3 months and sold them. For the price I paid, they were average. Freehub body chewed out enough that it had to be filed after around 1000km's which others have also experienced. I broke a spoke at the elbow on a slow climb, wheel was unrideable after the break. One of the spoke nipples sheared in half, when I had the wheel off and simply deflated the tire to change it. In crit racing I was finding the rear wheel had enough lateral flex in it that in cornering I was hitting the brake blocks.

Would I consider them for every day wheels? No. If I was going to race in them it would only be for smooth roads with generally not much cornering required. My opinion is spend a little more and get a decent set of wheels.

I weigh 73kg, so whatever that equates to in pounds. Hardly a heavyweight.

--brett

[bobbyOCR]

For the price I paid, they were average. Freehub body chewed out enough that it had to be filed after around 1000km's which others have also experienced. I broke a spoke at the elbow on a slow climb, wheel was unrideable after the break. . In crit racing I was finding the rear wheel had enough lateral flex in it that in cornering I was hitting the brake blocks.

Would I consider them for every day wheels? My opinion is spend a little more and get a decent set of wheels.

--brettI bought the same wheels, now.

#1 I agree they could have made them alot better for the expense of better rear spokes and freehub.

#2 after another 300 tentative km, my freehub hasn't gotten any worse (total ~1300km) Still fine though worrying.

#3 haven't experienced this yet but, out of curiousity, which spoke did you use. Their hub holes are huge and I don't think DT comps would fit. This is because I'm planning to re-lace them 2 cross (maximum the flange design can do, I think) because....

#4 yeah, they are very flexy. I am by no means a heavyweight (65kg) but I have a punchy riding style and am very much a sprinter. The rear wheel does not suit my riding style at all and is only good for long, slow group rides where stiffness doesn't worry me. This was their biggest mistake. They narrowly spaced the rear flanges then laced it 1 CROSS :mad: which ruined the wheels.

#5 no, they are not everyday wheels. The front is great though

#6 Yeah I'd buy some rims, spokes and a set of DT hubs for wheels (I'm want my dt hubs to come back)

The front wheel is an 8/10, rear wheel is a 3. The front is light (ish) and reasonably aero, also acceptably stiff (for me).

[IndyRider]

Thank you for your responses. Would you have any recommendations on other brands to check into for a 70 kg. beginning level racer that would like to use the wheels in more than just races? Thanks.

[scottmilk9]

I emailed the owner/Manager of the company because i was curious about the wheels too. My concern is i am a clyde(200+) he responded quickly and answered all my questions. My recommendation is to go to their site and email him with all your questions with the type of riding you will be doing. Good luck.

[roshea]

Neuvation have recently updated their web site and some of their wheels. The R28SL (version 3 now) are using DT Competition spokes so maybe the company is heading in that direction for more of their wheels.

I have been happy with my R28SLs so far - 1500 km of commuting and group rides.

[dhk2]

You might take a look at the Velomax Circuits. They're holding up great for me, at almost 13K miles now. I don't race, but they seem plenty stiff for climbing and club sprints.

[sideshow_bob]

#3 haven't experienced this yet but, out of curiousity, which spoke did you use. Their hub holes are huge and I don't think DT comps would fit. This is because I'm planning to re-lace them 2 cross (maximum the flange design can do, I think) because....
I'm not sure what you mean? I used one of the replacement spokes that came with the wheels (little bag of 6 spokes and nipples). When I actually broke it, the guy who fixed it, put a spoke in that pulled through the flange when he tensioned it. He simply went through a drawer of lose spokes until he found one with a large head on it, which was too long, so cut it and put a thread on it with a nifty little machine I hadn't seen before. Got me through that ride, then I replaced it properly and had all the spokes retensioned.

--brett

[bobbyOCR]

I'm not sure what you mean? I used one of the replacement spokes that came with the wheels (little bag of 6 spokes and nipples). When I actually broke it, the guy who fixed it, put a spoke in that pulled through the flange when he tensioned it. He simply went through a drawer of lose spokes until he found one with a large head on it, which was too long, so cut it and put a thread on it with a nifty little machine I hadn't seen before. Got me through that ride, then I replaced it properly and had all the spokes retensioned.

--brettOh. I was wondering which spoke had the large enough head to stay in the hub. The spokes are way too short for 2 cross and my DT comps have small heads and pull through.

[sideshow_bob]

Oh. I was wondering which spoke had the large enough head to stay in the hub. The spokes are way too short for 2 cross and my DT comps have small heads and pull through.

Can't help you on that one Bobby, just some junker spoke from a drawer full of individual spokes in a country bike shop. I only had it in for that day.

--brett

[IndyRider]

How would you guys compare the R28 Aero 2 Neuvation wheels with Bontrager Race lites? Thanks.

[bobbyOCR]

How would you guys compare the R28 Aero 2 Neuvation wheels with Bontrager Race lites? Thanks.Race Lites are nice wheels, but there are better out there for the price. seeing as race lites retail over here for 2x the cost of the neuvations, they aren't worth the extra price but they are a better wheel.

[IndyRider]

Race Lites are nice wheels, but there are better out there for the price. seeing as race lites retail over here for 2x the cost of the neuvations, they aren't worth the extra price but they are a better wheel.Thanks, Bobby. I guess I'll just stick with my stock wheel then. Unless, you have other suggestions for improvements.

[bobbyOCR]

Thanks, Bobby. I guess I'll just stick with my stock wheel then. Unless, you have other suggestions for improvements.get some custom builts. Bikemessenger or ergott (spelling?) from weightweenies build amazing wheels I hear. Light too.