I guess that it you tighten it enough it will be difficult to disassemble without the proper tool (a pentagon key), but I reckon it could be done with some pliers and/or spanner
All good
This was my second purchase from Madspeed7.
Their service was excellent, responding to a query I had, prior to purchase, very quickly.
Placed my order and it was despatched and delivered very quickly.
The wheels I ordered were exactly what I needed and seem to be very high quality
So, I needed new wheels and unfortunately didn’t have a massive budget. Amazed to find these wheels online, however remained slightly sceptical until they arrived and were spinning on the bike.
I have to say, I’m impressed with the value for money side of things, however I found that the front wheel required some adjustment and tightening around the cones. Easily done and might be bedding in issues as I have done over 1000k on them since arriving.
Time will tell free
Decent budget wheel set
Not too heavy
Good value for money
Completely satisfied with these wheels. Highly recommended.
Great value, great quality, do exactly what I need.
Excellent communication from MS7 team. They guided me through what was compatible with my bike and the best product for needs. Service was prompt. Wheels themselves seem good so far. A couple of weeks commuting on them and no issues.
Not the 1st time I have used madspeed7 and as normal the service is 1st class and speedy delivery to Northern Ireland.
Will definitely use them in the future.
These were bought (July 2024) to refurbish a 2017 Cannondale 27.5” mountain bike (quick release, non-boost, 135mm O.L.D (rear), 146mm axle (rear), 8 speed, HG cassette, previous wheels- Etrto: 584x17).
The quality of the new wheels are excellent - strong, balanced, and roll forever once secured in the bikes’s dropouts. Cornering is much improved with the wider rims (25 upgraded from 17). The freehub sounds very healthy, although the part number is not clear beyond the Koozer Xm490 hub shell reference, or is the appropriate method for extracting the freehub - should a replacement be necessary
There was an initial compatibility issue at the installation because it appeared the rear wheels’ axle was only equal to the O.L.D. of the bike’s frame, but this was because I had not realised the necessary extension attachments were still connected to the protective transportation axle covers.
Seating my tires (2.3” and 2.25”) was a nightmare, but this was an issue with my technique.
Apart from minor setup complications (relating to my knowledge) I am very satisfied with the purchase, and build quality, and appreciate Madspeed’s detailed information on the website, and - more importantly- their provision of an option to upgrade an older bike.
I actually bought these wheels back in 2021, but never got around to actually converting my bike.
I've recently moved home and have now finally set it up due to commuting needs. The wheels are excellent. I commute in Glasgow where there are some pretty nasty climbs, and the bike flies up.
Looking to convert more bikes into fixies/single speeds in the future. I'll always be using these wheels.
