For what I paid for them I am very happy. I've had them for two years and have put well over 1000 miles on them with no problems. Same for the frame. I was concerned as well when I first tried to put the rear wheel in, but it went in without having to bend the frame (which I know is a no-no with aluminum) and very little effort to push into place. I had my LBS check the alignment just to make sure all was well.