Make your carbon wheels faster (with a simple upgrade)

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Published 2023-09-19
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Aaron Dobbs: www.bs16bicyclesolutions.com.au/

In this video expert mechanic upgrades my ICAN Aero 50 Chinese carbon wheels for $320 USD. The focusing will be on the bearings, which became a limiting factor after a few thousand KM of riding. Aaron will show you what's involved in removing and adding the bearings to wheels. I'll also share some speed data to demonstrate the bikes ability to acquire more speed with the better bearings. In this case it's the Winspace T1500.

#Carbon #wheels

All Comments (21)
  • @CamNicholls
    Due to the nature of this project I.e. testing the upgraded wheels over many months...this piece was shot some time ago. In that time, unfortunately Trilogy Cycles have shut due to various industry reasons. So I wanted to personally thank Keith (shop owner) and Aaron Dobbs (Head Mechanic) for all the time they have given me to make content there over the years. While Keith has moved away from the industry, Aaron is now running his own show here: www.bs16bicyclesolutions.com.au/ meaning Aaron will continue to be involved in content on the channel moving forward. Cheers, Cam
  • @peteransel2715
    The take away, is that Aaron is a national treasure! Probably one of the top 100 mechanics worldwide. Chapeau!
  • @williamforbes7156
    i really enjoy the dual talk videos feel like i take something into the real world every time. cheers.
  • @renegodde5483
    Ceramic bearings are designed to excel at applications doing 10000 rpm and way more. No bearing on a bike will get anywhere near that, not even your wheel hubs on a 100 km/h mountain downhill. So they‘re basically a waste of money and any proper steel bearing (NTN or such) will do as well. If you‘re looking for extra performance, you‘d need to take out the seals and remove the grease to replace it wirh oil. And pray that it never rains during any of your rides… 😂
  • @zippy7
    As always, another great video from you. As you mention, it's a real shame the business has shut. Will be interested to see your follow up video in a year or so.
  • @hansschmidt3144
    damn... i could watch this craftsman all day long. wish i had a guy like this in my small town.
  • @user-cx2bk6pm2f
    Awesome Cam, you're having all the fun, leave some for the rest of us 😀👍
  • Great video Cam, well impressed by the knowledge of the mechanic, l bet he is swamped by customers wanting repairs, l would definitely use him 👍
  • @jascollinscork
    Interesting video guys 👌🏼 this guy is a top class mechanic ❤
  • @bitchoflivingblah
    Hmmm you can see why a top end racer needs a knowledgeable and highly proficient mechanic, they are invaluable. Thank Cam for a wonderfully informative video as always.
  • @AMehta-ok5pf
    I have put DT Swiss bearings in my ICAN wheels and they work great!
  • @daviddjerassi
    What a great team Aaron really can tune a bike to get the max from it what a shame that was a top class shop closing down we all wish Aaron good luck with opening his own shop.,Thanks Cam / RCA another valued video.
  • @tomigun750
    This really highlights the value of these ICANN wheels - identical performance to the Hypers at 1/2 $$$
  • @ryanS593
    I have a set of ICAN’s on my gravel bike. They’re strong and pretty smooth. It was a budget build for the most part and didn’t want to break the bank