Discussion HobbyKing Carbon Fiber Tailwheel set 80cc-100cc

[DaleD]

Anyone familiar with this tailwheel set offered by Hobbyking? https://hobbyking.com/en_us/carbon-f...0cc-100cc.html

I've ordered one to check functionality and quality for myself. Would be good to receive any advance warnings if there are any.

Thanks

DaleD

 

[Julio Fernandez]

I had one in one of my 100cc. I'm sorry to say, but it's not strong enough to support the weight of a 100cc. The metal parts are like tin beer can, and the wheel it is too soft foam.

Regards.
JF

 

[DaleD]

That's SOLID information right there.

I'm planning on using it on a 91" EF Yak. On reading a review on the 50cc size Hobbyking offers, it was deemed too small. So I chose to get the 80-100cc.

Do you think it would be more suited to 50cc size?

DaleD

 

[dhal22]

Great to have new members.

 

[DaleD]

Great to have new members.

Thank you.

Been lurking here a while, taking advantage of the quality information that is always available.

DaleD

 

[dhal22]

Thank you.

Been lurking here a while, taking advantage of the quality information that is always available.

DaleD

Less lurking, more content.

 

[Julio Fernandez]

That's SOLID information right there.

I'm planning on using it on a 91" EF Yak. On reading a review on the 50cc size Hobbyking offers, it was deemed too small. So I chose to get the 80-100cc.

Do you think it would be more suited to 50cc size?

DaleD

Yes, I think so....eventhough try to replace the foam wheel.

 

[DaleD]

Yes, I think so....eventhough try to replace the foam wheel.

Thank you.

I will see how best to replace the foam wheel.

DaleD

 

[DaleD]

Finally received the tailwheel set this past Saturday. My initial impression:-

• Well made carbon fiber component-strong with a decent finish.
• The metal portion that holds the wheel is not quite as sturdy as one would expect for a set suitable for a model over 35%. Notwithstanding, the finish is good.
• The wheel is made of foam and, as recommended earlier, has been replaced with a Dubro 1.25" wheel I had available.