Make and model: Novatec 30 aluminium clincher wheelset
Size tested: 24mm External, 20mm Internal rim width
Tell us what the product is for, and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about it?
Novatec says: "Ideal for a replacement set of wheels or an upgrade these Novatec 30's feature sealed bearings and wide rim so are ideal for fitting tyres 700x25mm+.
"The perfect wheel for a training or winter bike, or riders looking for outstanding value for money."
Tell us some more about the technical aspects of the product?
Novatec says:
Full 30mm deep alloy rims with machined braking surface
24mm External, 20mm Internal rim width
Tubeless Ready rim technology
20 spokes front, 24 spokes rear
Stainless J-Bend Spokes
Fitted with Shimano 11sp compatible cassette body. Campag cassette bodies available separately
Alloy nipples
1,900 grams/pair
Some wheelsets have pretty dismal spoke tension. These are good.
As true and well tensioned now as when I started using them.
Par for the course.
Big tyre volume is a bonus.
Tell us how the product performed overall when used for its designed purpose
They're good £150 wheels.
Tell us what you particularly liked about the product
I like bigger tyres. These rims sort of provide that, without the weight penalty of extra actual rubber. Plus they can be used tubeless, which I look forward to trying.
Tell us what you particularly disliked about the product
Spoke count is a bit stingy for workhorse wheels.
Did you enjoy using the product? Yes
Would you consider buying the product? Yes
Would you recommend the product to a friend? Yes
Use this box to explain your score
I don't think bladed spokes or a 30mm rim depth are a big deal on wheels like these. I'd rather that small amount of extra weight be used for extra spokes and thus long-term reliability. But it's a minor point: they're very good wheels.
About the tester
Age: 46Height: 1.78mWeight: 64kg
I usually ride: Genesis LongitudeMy best bike is: Planet X Pro Carbon Track
I've been riding for: Over 20 yearsI ride: Every dayI would class myself as: Expert
I regularly do the following types of riding: time trialling, cyclo-cross, commuting, touring, club rides, sportives, general fitness riding, fixed/singlespeed, mountain biking
Increase braking power and gain superior control with Novatec’s, Jetfly Disc wheelset. This 32mm-deep section rim is ideal for a training ride and feels like racing on a knifes edge. A micropeened finish with the advantage of disc brake control provides ultimate strength with a reliable and consistent method of braking.
Disc brake ready
Full 32mm deep alloy rims with machined braking surface
Rigid like your carbon race-day wheels but built robust for everyday use
Unique 3-in-1 rear hub for easy compatibility with Shimano, SRAM and Campy
Tubeless Ready profile
The perfect wheel for a training ride.A micropeened finish with machined braking surface is built to take a beating with minimal weight penalty over higher priced carbon wheels.
Full 32mm deep alloy rims with machined braking surface
Rigid like carbon race-day wheels, built for everyday use
Tubeless Ready rim technology
24 spokes front, 28 spokes rear
Stainless double butted spokes
Campag Cassette bodies available
Alloy nipples
1, 555 grams/pair
The perfect wheel for a training ride, Jetfly's 32mm-deep section rim feels like riding ona knife-edge. A micropeened finish with machined braking surface is built to take a beating with minimal weight penalty over higher priced carbon wheels. Full 32mm deep alloy rims with machined braking surface Rigid like your carbon race-day wheels but built for everyday use Tubeless Ready rim technology 20 spokes front, 24 spokes rear Stainless double butted spokes Fitted with Shimano/SRAM compatible cassette body.Campag cassette bodies available separately Alloy nipples 1, 455 grams/pair
The perfect wheel for a training or winter bike, or riders looking for outstanding value for money. Full 30mm deep alloy rims with machinedbraking surface 24mm External, 20mm Internal rim width Tubeless Ready rim technology 20 spokes front, 24 spokes rear Stainless J-Bend Spokes Fitted with Shimano/SRAM cassette body. Not compatible with Campag. Alloy nipples 1, 900 grams/pair
