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@Saffronspokes / @amey - thank you for the feedback.
I was not trying to stir shit, just trying to understand how good the wheels can be and the general provenance / pricing strategy.
TL;DR - Hunt gets wheels done in the far east. Business model is import / Pay VAT / Offer local warranty. Wheels are good, price is fair
Vince
Without prejudice
Am I missing something? @Saffronspokes - do you work for them?
Are HUNT wheels handmade in the UK? The words expertly handcrafted and minimum quantity batches are used but that doesn't mean anything.
It doesn't say where they are actually made which leads me to think they are from the far-east like pretty much every single carbon wheel.
IMO a £899 disc wheelset in the 40% off sale isn't a great deal at all, just hit ~~ AliExpress ~~ LB and get wide rims and ceramic hub for £500.
Without prejudice
EDITED for @amey - LightBicycle / LB and not AliExpress which obviously sells inferior carbon rims from the exact same factory using the exact same materials/mould.