Problem with Slick Revolution/iWonder Cloud Wheels (SERIOUS)

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@jeffwuneo

This wheel is same wheel form iWonder or SR. IWonder make mold for these. Core material is PC/ABS. Original ABEC is Nylon+25GF.

@BluPenguin

I sent them an email asking if they may consider switching to nylon/GF cores. That would help bring the wheel into the same performance level as alternatives. Hopefully if they do end up coming out with a 140mm as rumored, they will consider bumping up their quality from hobby grade to performance grade.

@isabar

Just to clarify ABEC11 genuine cores as all US made professional Wheel cores are made from TPUs (Thermoplastic Urethane) not Nylon as mentioned in this thread!

@isabar

Also PC can stress crack due to exposure to oil or grease (such as the oil inside your bearings). Another reason why it’s a bad material choice for a wheel hub!
TPUs are used because they bond really well to urethane and are elastic and not brittle which makes for a better shock absorbing hub that is not brittle.

@isabar
Thanks for the info on what the rest of the industry is using for wheel cores and also for your perspective on what the limitations of PC are for wheel cores & bearing sockets.