Author Topic: Zen Carbon Wheels Xiamen  (Read 277735 times)

Sander2177

Re: Zen Carbon Wheels Xiamen
« Reply #225 on: November 21, 2025, 09:08:04 AM »
Hi friends :)

I am close to ordering a wheelset from ZEN. However I am still a bit unsure which profile to go for. I am torn between the 24 iW / 31 outer and the new 25 iW / 32 outer.

I already am pretty much set for:
- 60/60mm depth
- 3,1 ultralight carbon spokes (dont like the looks of the 5,1mm)
- steel bearings
- 54t hub

I am at 85kg bodyweight (coming from Crossfit and weightlifting). The bike (about to order an X68 frameset) will be used almost exclusively in the flats.

Any advice on rim width etc. is welcome!


I would not buy Ultralights at 85Kgs the load limit of these wheels is 90kg that includes bike and luggage, that said I would not buy them at my current weight or even whem I am at 74/75kgs.
They are not a suitable rim for everyday riding plus the UK roads are dog sh1t

I'm 77kgs and go with Superlight Rims 100-110kg more suitable for everyday riding you should, have maybe a 10-15kg margin from your total load to the wheels load limit .
I dont think you will see much difference in profile in 1mm 


Freddy__HH

Re: Zen Carbon Wheels Xiamen
« Reply #226 on: November 21, 2025, 09:17:07 AM »
Thanks for the replys so far. I was aiming to go for ~110kg load limit. As the 24iW superlight rim has a lower weight limit I would go superlight front and light back. For the 25 iW the superlight limit is 120kg so I should be fine.

I don't plan to go any wider than 30-32 WAM for the wheels. For anything streets/terrain requiring more comfort I have a fast gravel bike.

Sander2177

Re: Zen Carbon Wheels Xiamen
« Reply #227 on: November 21, 2025, 09:55:05 AM »
Thanks for the replys so far. I was aiming to go for ~110kg load limit. As the 24iW superlight rim has a lower weight limit I would go superlight front and light back. For the 25 iW the superlight limit is 120kg so I should be fine.

I don't plan to go any wider than 30-32 WAM for the wheels. For anything streets/terrain requiring more comfort I have a fast gravel bike.


Yeah, super light—25 mm sounds good, with a 120 kg limit probably better since they’re very light. The 24 mm internal width rims are specified as 100–110 kg, which is pretty similar to what I’m getting from Serenade Wheels. The wheels I’m getting are rated for a 110 kg rider. Their rims measure 34 mm external at the widest point, with an internal width of 23 mm—should be interesting to see how that compares when I get them.

On their website, the listed wheelset weight is 1,280 g, but if you add up all the components, it actually comes to 1,326 g—so the info is a bit contradictory. If you go to the link, the spokes are listed as 3.3 mm or 3.5 mm, and the photo shows something slightly different, so again, there’s some contradictory information. Those are obviously bladed carbon and steel spokes. The upgraded ones I’m getting are 2.9 mm bladed carbon–titanium spokes, which should enable the wheels to actually hit the advertised weight listed on their site.

There were some hiccups with my order initially. I actually got photos of the Serenade wheels last week, but they sent just a glossy finish instead of the UD Paintless Glossy I originally requested. It’s not a big deal since it wasn’t urgent, but to save time, I’ve decided to go for the UD Painfree Matte finish this time. Hopefully, the wheels will be sent out next week. I’ve asked them to send some photos before shipping, just to make sure I’m happy, so we’ll see how it goes.

Dark17

Re: Zen Carbon Wheels Xiamen
« Reply #228 on: November 21, 2025, 12:39:02 PM »
That 23 IW with 34 EW is pretty interesting. I removed serenade from my choices because their 24mm iw is v-shape (I want to try U-shape) but it seems that they have another interesting choice. I would talk to them again for more information. Meanwhile, I really wanted to get DFS wheels because of their R2 hubs!

jcr

Re: Zen Carbon Wheels Xiamen
« Reply #229 on: November 21, 2025, 08:01:21 PM »
The people with quality issues, have you heard any feedback from Zen? Interested to see how they handled it.

Dark17

Re: Zen Carbon Wheels Xiamen
« Reply #230 on: November 21, 2025, 11:03:36 PM »
Just want you guys to know that Zen is also offering r2 hubs! Very interesting, i am now leaning towards buying Zen because of compelling rim profiles

NB87

Re: Zen Carbon Wheels Xiamen
« Reply #231 on: November 22, 2025, 02:55:47 AM »
The people with quality issues, have you heard any feedback from Zen? Interested to see how they handled it.

Have a look at the previous page. I had issues. Zen handled it perfectly

Freddy__HH

Re: Zen Carbon Wheels Xiamen
« Reply #232 on: November 22, 2025, 04:34:01 AM »
Just want you guys to know that Zen is also offering r2 hubs! Very interesting, i am now leaning towards buying Zen because of compelling rim profiles


Whats so special about the R2 hubs?

Dark17

Re: Zen Carbon Wheels Xiamen
« Reply #233 on: November 22, 2025, 05:00:50 AM »
It’s just a hub that I want to try. More of a high end Chinese hub. You can ask Zara about the details or I can post the details later since I am on phone lol

Freddy__HH

Re: Zen Carbon Wheels Xiamen
« Reply #234 on: November 26, 2025, 03:32:50 AM »
Wheelset ordered :)


ZenCarbonBike

Re: Zen Carbon Wheels Xiamen
« Reply #235 on: November 27, 2025, 09:09:43 AM »
Good Day Members,

I hope everyone is well.
It is very interesting to read positive feedback on this forum for our wheels  :)
We have now new model Extreme Ultralight Rim available same like many popular brands.
Many popular brands support 100kg load limitation this model rim is load limitation 120kg  :)
With HZ270R 20/20 hole carbon spoke hub and 3.1mm bladed carbon fibre hub wheelset weights are as follows

Zen's New VaporLite Pro Model :)

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

Link Below to See rim profiles on our Instagram and Facebook Pages

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17W8nixHpb/?mibextid=wwXIfr

https://www.instagram.com/p/DRkMMA-jKyu/?igsh=MTRuYm14bXpsa2d5cA==

All wheels are =/-30g
Wheels can also an be built with 5.1 / 3.95 carbon spokes additional 56grams    3.25mm spokes  52grams
We can also build with Steel Sapim CX ray and pillar spokes. Titanium spokes also available.

We can do steel spokes

Zen VaporLite Sport  :)
Example 50mm front and rear  sapim CX ray ZC261R Hub 24/24Hole 1169g


We are working to develop lighter hub which we hope will be avaible by Christmas 20/20 Hole Estimated 240g
Estimated wheelset weight with new hub:
Will update when have more information  :)
This will be Zen new Vapour Lite Ultra wheelset  :)

36mm 884g
40mm 904g
45mm 974g
50mm 984g
55mm 1094g
60mm 1074g

Contact me on Whatsapp for more information
Have a good day
+86 151 60726618
« Last Edit: November 28, 2025, 12:13:36 PM by ZenCarbonBike »

Dareios

Re: Zen Carbon Wheels Xiamen
« Reply #236 on: November 27, 2025, 01:16:57 PM »
Good Day Members,

I hope everyone is well.
It is very interesting to read positive feedback on this forum for our wheels  :)
We have now new model Extreme Ultralight Rim available same like many popular brands.
Many popular brands support 100kg load limitation this model rim is load limitation 120kg  :)
With HZ270R 20/20 hole carbon spoke hub and 3.1mm bladed carbon fibre hub wheelset weights are as follows

Zen's New Vapour Lite Pro Model :)

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

All wheels are =/-30g
Wheels can also an be built with 5.1 / 3.95 carbon spokes additional 56grams    3.25mm spokes  52grams
We can also build with Steel Sapim CX ray and pillar spokes. Titanium spokes also available.

We can do steel spokes

Zen Vapour Lite Sport  :)
Example 50mm front and rear  sapim CX ray ZC180R Hub 24/24Hole 1118g


We are working to develop lighter hub which we hope will be avaible by Christmas 20/20 Hole Estimated 240g
Estimated wheelset weight with new hub:
Will update when have more information  :)
This will be Zen new Vapour Lite Ultra wheelset  :)

36mm 884g
40mm 904g
45mm 974g
50mm 984g
55mm 1094g
60mm 1074g

Have a good day
Hello, what is the inner, what the outer width of those rims?

Dark17

Re: Zen Carbon Wheels Xiamen
« Reply #237 on: November 27, 2025, 11:46:41 PM »
Good Day Members,

I hope everyone is well.
It is very interesting to read positive feedback on this forum for our wheels  :)
We have now new model Extreme Ultralight Rim available same like many popular brands.
Many popular brands support 100kg load limitation this model rim is load limitation 120kg  :)
With HZ270R 20/20 hole carbon spoke hub and 3.1mm bladed carbon fibre hub wheelset weights are as follows

Zen's New Vapour Lite Pro Model :)

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

All wheels are =/-30g
Wheels can also an be built with 5.1 / 3.95 carbon spokes additional 56grams    3.25mm spokes  52grams
We can also build with Steel Sapim CX ray and pillar spokes. Titanium spokes also available.

We can do steel spokes

Zen Vapour Lite Sport  :)
Example 50mm front and rear  sapim CX ray ZC180R Hub 24/24Hole 1118g


We are working to develop lighter hub which we hope will be avaible by Christmas 20/20 Hole Estimated 240g
Estimated wheelset weight with new hub:
Will update when have more information  :)
This will be Zen new Vapour Lite Ultra wheelset  :)

36mm 884g
40mm 904g
45mm 974g
50mm 984g
55mm 1094g
60mm 1074g

Have a good day

Do you have this kind of profile but 24mm iw?

ZenCarbonBike

Re: Zen Carbon Wheels Xiamen
« Reply #238 on: November 28, 2025, 03:13:32 AM »
Do you have this kind of profile but 24mm iw?

This particular profile no. We have numerous rim profiles available.
We have 24mm Inner but this is a U Shaped Profile. We have 25mm Inner width which is a similar profile. These Profiles are however Wider externally and not as light.
Please contact me for mor information on Whatsapp
« Last Edit: November 28, 2025, 04:02:23 AM by ZenCarbonBike »

ZenCarbonBike

Re: Zen Carbon Wheels Xiamen
« Reply #239 on: November 28, 2025, 04:09:14 AM »
Hello, what is the inner, what the outer width of those rims?

Contact me for more technical information on the Rims
50mm  23mm internal external 28.3 at bead 29.7mm at rim
Zara (WhatsApp): +86 15160726618