Author Topic: Xiamen Carbon Speed 10 years anniversary special promotion  (Read 91371 times)

Nkearb

Re: Xiamen Carbon Speed 10 years anniversary special promotion
« Reply #420 on: April 16, 2025, 03:18:52 PM »
Thoughts on your SLC3? I still have mine but had to strip it down. Needed the groupset for my TanTan GR201 gravel build.

Dynamically out on the road it's a very agreeable bike. Very well planted and nimble. Winspace markets it to compete with the SL8 which doesn't make sense. But I get it. And it's not really far off the mark to be honest. Especially with identical components and wheels.
I've been scaling back my permanent road bike rotation. The SL3 definitely makes the cut.


My frame has perfect QC and seems very well built so I'm happy with it. Im probably not qualified to talk about ride dynamics. I do appreciate how it is able to clear these tires


What's the measured tire width now? I was considering a similar config.


36.4 on my calipers. A 32c tire may give you a more aero tire-rim transition if you believe in that kind of stuff ;)

TommyGun

Re: Xiamen Carbon Speed 10 years anniversary special promotion
« Reply #421 on: April 17, 2025, 02:07:24 AM »
D50CU36 rims with 34c tires. I figured go as wide as I can and the SLC 3 ended up clearing these rims and tires with room to spare. Feels so good that I will probably keep this as my only bike & wheelset. My D65CU33 wheelset is probably going to a friend and my gravel bike is getting sold.
Do you also ride on heavy windy days?
Will the wheels be stable in those conditions, that 50mm will be all you need?

Chamomile

Re: Xiamen Carbon Speed 10 years anniversary special promotion
« Reply #422 on: April 17, 2025, 07:01:16 AM »
36.4 on my calipers.
Just what I need. Lazy commuting with a little tiny touch of aero homeopathy. Gratitude.

Re: Xiamen Carbon Speed 10 years anniversary special promotion
« Reply #423 on: April 17, 2025, 08:14:20 AM »
Hey guys,

I came across these wheels thanks to Patliean1's video (huge thanks for that!), and I finally decided to reach out to Peter and order a pair of D50CU-33 T1100 with steel CX-Ray spokes. I'm super happy with the wheels—they look stunning in person and are incredibly light! 1289g with rimtape applied.

Sorry for the low-quality photos; I haven’t had time to take proper ones yet.

brnrth

Re: Xiamen Carbon Speed 10 years anniversary special promotion
« Reply #424 on: April 17, 2025, 08:19:48 AM »
65mm / 26mm int / 34mm ext
5.0 mm wide spokes. I chose T800 over the T1100.
Still lighter than I anticipated. Need to check again but I think around 1384g

Is it a paintless or glossy finish? I would say glossy, but I'm unsure.

Very nicely balanced build!

patliean1

Re: Xiamen Carbon Speed 10 years anniversary special promotion
« Reply #425 on: April 18, 2025, 08:45:38 AM »
Is it a paintless or glossy finish? I would say glossy, but I'm unsure.

Very nicely balanced build!

Glossy finish.

The paintless option saves only a hint of weight, but is quite the magnet to dust and fingerprints.

bremerradkurier

Re: Xiamen Carbon Speed 10 years anniversary special promotion
« Reply #426 on: April 18, 2025, 10:25:28 AM »
Vantablack wheelsets should be a thing.