Hi guys,
Some Rotobox dealers and distributors have launched a campaign in the forums against BST, posing as end-users, after years of fruitless attempts of getting onto the market with their eastern Russian wheels.
They tried before in the past, many years ago, and failed, because of their inferior quality.
Here's an exerpt from SportRider.com
"...during our racetrack laps was a distinct feeling as if the front wheel was almost flexing at the apex of corners when the front end was heavily loaded. We also noticed that the front end moved around a lot more in the faster, bumpier turns on the track, with Bradley even complaining that “it felt like the front end was going to push or fold; you definitely have to ride the wheels with some reservation there.” No amount of chassis fiddling could quell the problem, and it zapped enough confidence that lap times were basically the same as stock.
Could this have been an anomaly with our particular set of wheels? Maybe, but at $4100 per set, that’s an awfully expensive chance to take. SR...."
The stories that are spread about BST using only a coat of carbon are not just malign, but absolute rubbish.
Ducati has been using BST on MotoGP level, not a thing that would be happening if these wheels were inferior to the high-end Marchesini's.
The fact that the interior rim does not have a second cosmetic layer to hide the bumpy surface has noting to do with quality and has 0 effect on wheel weight balance. They don't add the cosmetic layer as to save further weight.
Like was stated on this forum already, the weight comparisons that Rotobox makes are false.
If none of this data is enough, consider the warranties offered, and what they mean in reality.
Besides 2 years all-round warranty from BST, proven to be impeccable, there is the important wheel-replacement policy that is extended to the customers that were unlucky enough to crash.
Here in Taiwan we are offered BST replacement front wheels for 650usd, inc. 16% taxes and international shipping.
BST has been proven with a worldwide 10-year track record, something that can not be said by these astro-turfing Ruskies.
BTW, I am an Ohlins/BST distributor of many years, and if you think I am biased, you are probably right. That, however, does not invalidate the hard data.
Some Rotobox dealers and distributors have launched a campaign in the forums against BST, posing as end-users, after years of fruitless attempts of getting onto the market with their eastern Russian wheels.
They tried before in the past, many years ago, and failed, because of their inferior quality.
Here's an exerpt from SportRider.com
"...during our racetrack laps was a distinct feeling as if the front wheel was almost flexing at the apex of corners when the front end was heavily loaded. We also noticed that the front end moved around a lot more in the faster, bumpier turns on the track, with Bradley even complaining that “it felt like the front end was going to push or fold; you definitely have to ride the wheels with some reservation there.” No amount of chassis fiddling could quell the problem, and it zapped enough confidence that lap times were basically the same as stock.
Could this have been an anomaly with our particular set of wheels? Maybe, but at $4100 per set, that’s an awfully expensive chance to take. SR...."
The stories that are spread about BST using only a coat of carbon are not just malign, but absolute rubbish.
Ducati has been using BST on MotoGP level, not a thing that would be happening if these wheels were inferior to the high-end Marchesini's.
The fact that the interior rim does not have a second cosmetic layer to hide the bumpy surface has noting to do with quality and has 0 effect on wheel weight balance. They don't add the cosmetic layer as to save further weight.
Like was stated on this forum already, the weight comparisons that Rotobox makes are false.
If none of this data is enough, consider the warranties offered, and what they mean in reality.
Besides 2 years all-round warranty from BST, proven to be impeccable, there is the important wheel-replacement policy that is extended to the customers that were unlucky enough to crash.
Here in Taiwan we are offered BST replacement front wheels for 650usd, inc. 16% taxes and international shipping.
BST has been proven with a worldwide 10-year track record, something that can not be said by these astro-turfing Ruskies.
BTW, I am an Ohlins/BST distributor of many years, and if you think I am biased, you are probably right. That, however, does not invalidate the hard data.
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