Superstar Components Superleggera XC Wheels Review - BikeRadar

Really nice wheel set, great service from Superstar - for the money I really can not fault them. The freehub really isnt noticeably loud at all.

I put a set lightweight (400gm) tyres on with superlight tubes and I doubt there is much difference between the weight of my wheelset and a "superlight" set costing more than twice the price.

Great build quality, and buying them was a pleasure as I wanted a different colour rim, and this was no trouble. But rear started slipping after less than 3 months, of reasonable use in the peak. Was easily sorted with a service, but I do not expect to be cracking a hub open every three months, very poor and not a problem I've had with hope/ shimano/ sun ringle/ fulcrum etc. Customer service upon reporting problem was shocking, verging on insulting, despite nothing but politeness from my side. This was not a wheel I would want to be to far away from home with, just couldn't trust it.

Great wheelset to start off with, especially the smooth running front, the rear however has the same issues as with IamDeathSide.

The rear started slipping after 4 months and after a phonecall was told to do some maintenance. This little service was easy apart from the fact that one side wasnt done up properly and could easily be removed by hand (no wonder it started to slip and get mucky inside....a friday afternoon wheel??). I have had to service it probably every 2 months, but now it has started creaking when riding and the bearings are on the way out already. Im a XC rider who does not give it a bashing on downhill etc and was surprised the bearings did not last long, my last wheel lasted 4 years with no servicing.... Im due to send the wheel back to see what happens.

It's a shame the rear hub isnt lighter or I would be tempted to give those a go.

Was really pleased with these wheels until the rear started to creek. I found a lot of play on the rear hub.

The bearings were very rough. Superstar did not help quoting bearings are not covered by the two year waranty. Given option to return at my cost for inspction but bearings and return postage would be charged to me.

Really disappointed these wheels are only one year old. Used for XC only and not to often either.

Inspection found the two outer bearings on each side shot. Water ingress was apparent.

Beware !! the drive side hub bearing requires a special tool to remove as it is placed behind the freehub engagement ring!!!