Senior Rides (Jorgeusbikers): This Novatec Firefly wheelset would slash 535 grams off my old wheelset (lighter by 300 grams vs other popular wheelset)

Wheels of Happiness

Rizal Philippines
January 23, 2018

This wheel set tipping the scales at 1,435 grams would save me 565 grams from an old Alex rims with Shimano (105 hubs) . With 18/20 spokes, lightweight hubs and improved design, it is a wonder to behold to be one of the lightest aluminum wheelset. (The seller also sold my companion an American Classic 350 which the literature at internet says weighs mere 1396 grams - lighter by 39 grams vs Novatec)

I would guess that the maker of these wheelsets (who are from Taiwan) are also OEM for Fulcrum and other wheelsets, Giant, because the design are the same: the hub, the lacing patterns and other technical features.

I hope there are no issues here because I had 4 flats/punctures before I got it right (I had to reenforce the rim tape) There were also two alien spokes at the rear set

Getting this wheelset I believe is a sensible upgrade. At P12,500 buying price, it costs less than a P100,000 high end carbon fiber investment of from P50, 000 to P100,000. A sensible and practical way of winning at weights.