Author Topic: Zen Carbon Wheels Xiamen  (Read 277768 times)

ZenCarbonBike

Re: Zen Carbon Wheels Xiamen
« Reply #255 on: January 07, 2026, 04:59:18 AM »
Good Day Chinertown Forum Members

I would like Introducing the VaporLite SL – Steel Edition
We’re excited to announce the VaporLite SL, now featuring Alpina HyperLite steel spokes

We also have New Hub Upgrade lighter stteel spoke hub – ZC240Rs

We’ve introduced the ZC240Rs Superlight hubset (240 g) to replace the previous ZC269Rs (269 g).
Savings: 29 g per wheelset.
Spoke count: 24/24.
36T DT Swiss Style Ratchet (60T Upgrade Available)
S&S Steel Bearings (TPI Ceramic Bearing Upgrade Available)
Now as standard on VaporLite Sport and Ti Cost at additional charge

VaporLite SL Steel– Alpina HyperLite Steel Spokes
36mm   992 g
40mm  1012 g
45mm   1082 g
5mm    1092 g
55 mm  1172 g
60mm   1182 g

VaporLite Ti Titanium Bladed Spokes
Updated Weights
36mm  999 g → 970 g
40mm  1019 g → 990 g
45mm  1089 g → 1060 g
50mm   1099 g → 1070 g
55mm  1179 g → 1150 g
60mm  1189 g → 1160 g

VaporLite Sport – Sapim CX-Ray Spokes
Updated Weights
36mm 1068 g → 1039 g
40mm 1088 g → 1059 g
45mm 1158 g → 1129 g
50mm 1168 g → 1139 g
55mm 1248 g → 1219 g
60mm 1258 g → 1229 g

Carbon Spoke Range

The VaporLite Ultra
New Ultralight Hub and 3.1mm Carbon Spokes

36mm  884g
40mm  904g
45mm  974g
50mm  984g
55mm  1064g
60mm  1074g

VaporLite Pro
Superlight hub and 3.1mm Carbon Spokes
36 mm   914 g
40 mm   934 g
45 mm  1014 g
50 mm  1014 g
55 mm  1094 g
60 mm   1104 g


PRODUCTION TIMING NOTICE

ZEN CARBON BIKE

Lead Time Update – Effective 8 January

Starting 8 January, our standard production lead time will be 4–5 weeks.

Please note:
If the estimated shipping date overlaps with the Chinese New Year holiday (14–23 February), an additional 10 days may be required due to reduced factory capacity, as many factories shut down or operate at reduced capacity during this period.

We cannot guarantee that any orders placed from 8 January will ship before 14 February.

We’ll provide a fresh timing update once operations resume after the holiday.

Many thanks for your understanding.




RLA

Re: Zen Carbon Wheels Xiamen
« Reply #256 on: January 15, 2026, 05:07:30 AM »
Decided to try out the new VaporLite Ultra wheels, 50mm 984g. Zara was very responsive and answered all the technical questions I had. Got the order in yesterday, 14.01, so expecting to receive them in Feb-March.

At the moment I have different Go-Zone carbon spoked wheels on road bikes and Elite Gravel Aero+ on my gravelbike. All been perfect and no issues with them. Just interested to see how much difference there is between 1200g and sub-1kg wheels, if any.

DavidG

Re: Zen Carbon Wheels Xiamen
« Reply #257 on: January 18, 2026, 02:15:42 AM »
@ZenCarbonBike

What's the minimum tyre width you recommend to fit in your rims 24mm (inner)/ 31mm (putter)?

RLA

Re: Zen Carbon Wheels Xiamen
« Reply #258 on: January 21, 2026, 03:38:57 AM »
@ZenCarbonBike

What's the minimum tyre width you recommend to fit in your rims 24mm (inner)/ 31mm (putter)?

I wouldn't go under 28.

ZenCarbonBike

Re: Zen Carbon Wheels Xiamen
« Reply #259 on: January 27, 2026, 03:55:14 AM »
@ZenCarbonBike

What's the minimum tyre width you recommend to fit in your rims 24mm (inner)/ 31mm (putter)?

Good Day Sir,

Answer to your question:

28 mm   Ideal   Best balance of shape, support, rolling resistance, and aero.
30–32 mm   Very good   More comfort and grip; still perfectly matched to 24 mm internal.

blakeyt93

Re: Zen Carbon Wheels Xiamen
« Reply #260 on: January 30, 2026, 04:08:45 AM »
Do you offer coloured/anodised hubs?

ZenCarbonBike

Re: Zen Carbon Wheels Xiamen
« Reply #261 on: January 30, 2026, 04:55:24 AM »
Do you offer coloured/anodised hubs?

Good day, Sir,

Unfortunately, we are not able to offer this. Our hubs are generally available only in black or silver. As we do not manufacture our own hubs, producing a specific colour would require a minimum order of around 50 units.

I’m sorry that we cannot assist on this occasion.

Sander2177

Re: Zen Carbon Wheels Xiamen
« Reply #262 on: January 30, 2026, 05:04:50 AM »
Do you offer coloured/anodised hubs?

DFS Carbon offer the R2 hub in a load of colours. I have this hub but not is so load colours but Titanium Grey

ZenCarbonBike

Re: Zen Carbon Wheels Xiamen
« Reply #263 on: February 03, 2026, 03:05:23 AM »
Good day Chinertown  members,

I hope you are all well. This week we have some new rim profiles a
• New rim: Wider 24 mm inner width, undulating profile widths  31/24mm  and 31/25mm  and 68/65mm depth
• Depth: 75 mm with  34/31mm External and 24 mm inner
• Also available: 32er MTB rims

Following on from our VaporLite series (23 mm inner width), we now have wider 25 mm inner width rims. Here is an updated list of rim weights for 25 mm inner width:
• 50/50 mm rims: 974 g
• Per rim: 330 g
• Spokes: 3.1 mm, 2.1 g, 40 pcs = 84 g
• Ultralight Hub: 20 spokes F&R = 230 g
• 65 mm rims: 1104 g – build possible
• External width: 32.4 mm

This gives you an overview of the options if you want to build your.

We have many many option for truly bespoke build ROAD/GRAVEL/CX AND MTB so contact us today to discuss your requirements.
Have a good day  :D

Updated 2026 VaporLite Weights — 25 mm Internal Width Series
VaporLite Ultra — Ultralight Hub + 3.1 mm Carbon Spokes
30 mm – 899 g
35 mm – 919 g
40 mm – 929 g
45 mm – 949 g
50 mm – 979 g
55 mm – 1049 g
60 mm – 1089 g

65 mm – 1109 g

VaporLite Pro — Superlight Hub + 3.1 mm Carbon Spokes
30 mm – 940 g
35 mm – 960 g
40 mm – 970 g
45 mm – 990 g
50 mm – 1020 g
55 mm – 1090 g
60 mm – 1130 g
65 mm – 1150 g

VaporLite Sport — Sapim CX‑Ray Spokes
30 mm – 1065 g
35 mm – 1085 g
40 mm – 1095 g
45 mm – 1115 g
50 mm – 1145 g
55 mm – 1215 g
60 mm – 1255 g
65 mm – 1275 g

VaporLite SL Steel — Alpina HyperLite Steel Spokes
30 mm – 1013 g
35 mm – 1033 g
40 mm – 1043 g
45 mm – 1063 g
50 mm – 1093 g
55 mm – 1163 g
60 mm – 1203 g
65 mm – 1223 g

VaporLite Ti — Titanium Bladed Spokes
30 mm – 996 g
35 mm – 1016 g
40 mm – 1026 g
45 mm – 1046 g
50 mm – 1076 g
55 mm – 1146 g
60 mm – 1186 g
65 mm – 1206 g
« Last Edit: February 03, 2026, 04:03:38 AM by ZenCarbonBike »

ZenCarbonBike

Re: Zen Carbon Wheels Xiamen
« Reply #264 on: February 04, 2026, 05:05:51 AM »
Good Day Everyone more new products
We are now offering the Premium THR R2 hub, available in black or silver.
These hubs are fully compatible with Shimano HG or SRAM XDR freehubs and can be built into any custom wheelset.

THR R2 Disc Brake – Center Lock Hub Specifications:

Materials:
Shell: 7075‑T651 aluminum alloy
Axle: TC4 titanium alloy, 17 mm front & rear
Weight: Front 89 g / Rear 196 g — Total 285 g per pair

Geometry:
Flange diameters: Front disc 50 mm / Front non-disc 33 mm / Rear drive 74 mm / Rear disc 45 mm
OLD spacing: 100 mm front / 142 mm rear
Rear WR: 18.5 mm
Flange distance: Front 62 mm / Rear 56 mm
Lacing: 2:1 pattern, 3‑cross on drive side

Bearings:
Brand/type: TPI steel or TPI ceramic
Front: 6803 × 2
Rear shell: 6903 × 1 + 6803 × 1
Freehub: 6803 × 2

Engagement:
THR SSF low-resistance rapid-engagement ratchet
45‑tooth carbon steel / optional 72T
Engagement angle: 8° / 5°

Axle & End Cap:
Thru-axle with dual-pressure bearing preload adjustment
Push-fit end caps

Sealing:
Water-resistant design (no sealing ring)

Key Features:
Asymmetric flange design for balanced spoke tension and increased lateral stiffness
Rapid engagement for instant pedal response
Fully compatible with custom builds, including steel, titanium, or carbon spokes


Wheel Set as Pictures 1137.5grams Superlight 100-110kg Load Limit Rim 45mm Depth 24mm Internal 31/34mm External Ushaped Profile with 3.1mm Bladed Carbon Spokes
« Last Edit: February 04, 2026, 07:39:01 AM by ZenCarbonBike »

ZenCarbonBike

Re: Zen Carbon Wheels Xiamen
« Reply #265 on: February 05, 2026, 04:45:45 AM »
Good Day Members  :D

Please see photos of VaporLite Ultra Wheelset 36/36mm 3.1mm Carbon spokes

ZenCarbonBike

Re: Zen Carbon Wheels Xiamen
« Reply #266 on: February 06, 2026, 07:32:46 AM »
Happy Friday Chinertown Members,

We have more exciting new product

We’ve taken our Vapour Lite MTB rim (22mm depth, 34.8mm external, 30mm internal) and turned it into a seriously lightweight gravel wheelset.
Paired with our ZC330Gs 24‑spoke gravel hub, it’s built for riders who want maximum weight savings without losing strength. Rider limit is 120kg.
If you prefer a stiffer setup, the ZC301Gs 28‑spoke gravel hub is also available, but we also have other hub option available

Titanium spokes the wheelset hits just 984g.

Alpina Hyperlite spokes it comes in at 1000g.

Sapim CX‑Ray spokes it’s 1053g. 

ZenCarbonBike

Re: Zen Carbon Wheels Xiamen
« Reply #267 on: February 12, 2026, 06:54:49 AM »
Good Day Everyone
Customer Wheelset

953.4g ⚖️

Zen Carbon VaprLite Pro
40mm front & rear
3.1mm Carbon Spokes

ZenCarbonBike

Re: Zen Carbon Wheels Xiamen
« Reply #268 on: February 13, 2026, 05:36:38 AM »
Hello Chinertown Member
Wishing you all a Happy Chinese new Year  :D

🧧 Lunar New Year Sale — 8% OFF Entire VaporLite Range 🧧

From February 13 – February 24
Use Code: CNY-VAPORLITE-8

All models.
All depths.
23mm & 25mm internal widths.



🔥 25mm Internal Width Series (2026 Weights)

🚀 VaporLite Ultra

Ultralight Hub + 3.1mm Carbon Spokes
30mm – 909g
35mm – 929g
40mm – 939g
45mm – 959g
50mm – 989g
55mm – 1059g
60mm – 1099g
65mm – 1119g



⚡ VaporLite Pro

Superlight Hub + 3.1mm Carbon Spokes
30mm – 940g
35mm – 960g
40mm – 970g
45mm – 990g
50mm – 984g
55mm – 1090g
60mm – 1130g
65mm – 1150g



🆕 VaporLite SL Steel

Alpina HyperLite Steel Spokes
30mm – 1023g
35mm – 1043g
40mm – 1053g
45mm – 1073g
50mm – 1103g
55mm – 1173g
60mm – 1213g
65mm – 1233g



🔩 VaporLite Ti

Titanium Bladed Spokes
30mm – 1023g
35mm – 1043g
40mm – 1053g
45mm – 1073g
50mm – 1103g
55mm – 1173g
60mm – 1213g
65mm – 1233g



💪 VaporLite Sport

Sapim CX-Ray Spokes
30mm – 1075g
35mm – 1095g
40mm – 1105g
45mm – 1125g
50mm – 1155g
55mm – 1225g
60mm – 1265g
65mm – 1285g



🔥 23mm Internal Width Series (2026 Weights)

🆕 VaporLite SL Steel

Alpina HyperLite Steel Spokes
36mm – 992g
40mm – 1012g
45mm – 1082g
50mm – 1092g
55mm – 1172g
60mm – 1182g



VaporLite Ti

Titanium Bladed Spokes
36mm – 970g
40mm – 990g
45mm – 1060g
50mm – 1070g
55mm – 1150g
60mm – 1160g



VaporLite Sport

Sapim CX-Ray Spokes
36mm – 1039g
40mm – 1059g
45mm – 1129g
50mm – 1139g
55mm – 1219g
60mm – 1229g



🚀 Carbon Spoke Range

VaporLite Ultra
36mm – 884g
40mm – 904g
45mm – 974g
50mm – 984g
55mm – 1064g
60mm – 1074g

VaporLite Pro
36mm – 914g
40mm – 934g
45mm – 1014g
50mm – 1014g
55mm – 1094g
60mm – 1104g


Mixed Depths and. 3.95mm and 5.1mm Carbon spokes also available

📧 info@zencarbonbike.com
📱 WhatsApp Zara: +86 151 6072 6618

Takiyaki

Re: Zen Carbon Wheels Xiamen
« Reply #269 on: February 13, 2026, 09:21:29 PM »
What all road options do you have? Looking for something with 50mm depth optimized for a 32-35mm tire