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Re: Zen Carbon Wheels Xiamen
Quote from: contraptions on October 06, 2025, 03:31:03 PM
This was the spec I asked for:
F Rim   
d55,iw24 Lightweight
F Rim (g)   460
F Hub   HX240
F Hub (g)   71
F Spokes   
CS04 5.1*0.9 3.5g
F Spokes (g)   70
R Rim   
d40,iw25 ASYMMETRIC Lightweight
R Rim (g)   400
R Hub   HX240
R Hub (g)   155
R Spokes   
CS04 5.1*0.9 3.5g
R Spokes (g)   70
Estimated weight   1226

(I think I estimated the independent front and rear hub weights but can't remember how...)

The cs05 spokes don't fit otherwise I'd have gone for those.

Hubs are beautifully finished but I'd have taken the tiny weight gain over what are now almost vestigial splines on the disc and cassette.  Going to pull the front rotor fairly regularly I think as they honestly look like they've gone too far.

Actual weight on a Kern balance 1213g. Look great in the sun - poor indoor lighting in the photos.

Pretty standard build quality tension wise.  That said I'm an inveterate spoke plucker and I've never been impressed with any pre built wheels yet.  Contrary to popular belief carbon spokes are incredibly easy to build with compared to superlight steel and/or shallow rims.

I built a set of Speeder rims on Aerolites that now have 25k of abject abuse on country lanes and are straight as a die. I'm 72kg. Those were the heaviest of the four tiers (i.e. normal) so I've just gone one lighter.

The new ones definitely have a decent amount less carbon in the walls as they're noticeably tinnier to tap and give to gentle pressure.

I'm not sure if anyone has pointed this out but the rims are plainly Speeder/Adapt.  Diagrams and weights match exactly.

I also had a pair of the Speeder 45 carbon spokes wheels but the token hubs are pretty heavy and they don't offer any variations of their carbon spoked wheels.

They look good the weave looks good
It’s possible they may not manufacture the rims themselves. I spoke with Zara about sourcing 25mm inner width rims, the same profile used on the 8Lien and CRW. The factory produces them and conducts tests, but Zen will carry out their own testing before offering them for sale.

I also asked whether they make their own rims. Some they do, and some they don’t. As with many OEMs, not all products are made in-house; factories often collaborate, as many of us know.
October 07, 2025, 08:13:24 AM 		1
Re: Zen Carbon Wheels Xiamen 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!
November 21, 2025, 07:46:57 AM 		1
Re: Xiamen Carbon Speed rims/wheels The nero show guys love to larp with engineering oriented talking points, but it's always plainly obvious they didn't think too deeply on any of it when they do.
January 04, 2026, 01:38:37 PM 		1
Re: DFS Carbon Wheels DFS Carbon R2 Hub 55/55mm Wheelset – 1097g Actual | Unboxing + 415km clocked up on the wheels already
Back in November I ordered a new set of DFS Carbon 55/55mm wheels with the R2 hubs, mainly because I wanted to try this hub. They arrived in the UK on January 3rd, I picked them up on the 5th, and then flew  to Dubai on the 16th Jan

Unboxing & First Impressions
The R2 hub looks fantastic in person — titanium‑coloured, beautifully machined, very premium.
Build quality is excellent: spoke tension feels perfect, UD paint‑free glossy rims look top‑tier.
Weight: 1097.3g on my scale. Ridiculously light for a 55mm deep wheelset with carbon spokes.


Wheelset Specs
Rims: 55mm F/R, UXL profile (100kg Rider limit)
Profile: U/V
Finish: UD paint‑free gloss
Widths: 25mm internal / 32.2mm external
Spokes: bladed 3.2mm carbon

Hub:
THR Industries R2 titanium‑colour
Asymmetric, 2:1 lacing
90g front / 195g rear (283g total)
Steel bearings
72T ratchet
Spoke count: 21F / 24R
Lacing: 2:1, 3‑cross DS

Tyres, Tubes & Extras
Tyres: Maxxis High Road SL 28mm
Tyre Measured on the Rim: 30.45mm front / 30.44mm rear
Tubes: RideNow TPU (19g)
Rotors: Glafer Wave CL 160/140mm
Lockrings: Titanium from RhinosWorkshop


415km of Riding in Dubai on the Al Quadra Cycle track
The R2 hub is smooth, fast, and trouble‑free.
If you like a loud, crisp freehub, the 72T ratchet is perfect. If not, 45T is available.
Stiff under power, stable at speed, and effortless on flat roads.
Zero issues so far — But honestly I did not expect any.


Also for the brits lay off the DFS jokes no they dont also have sofas on sale

I also picked up a set of carbon Cranks from DFS 286g 165mm 24mm Titanium Axle, will use these on my up an coming Quick Pro ER:ONE build.


Links to my Facebook posts on the wheelset with a shed load more photos including the cranks
https://www.facebook.com/groups/975602387895509/permalink/1168074138648332/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/975602387895509/permalink/1179322977523448/
January 27, 2026, 05:36:13 AM 		1
Re: Zen Carbon Wheels Xiamen
Quote from: Takiyaki 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

Good Day

Is this for road?
We have a 50mm depth with 25mm internal width 32mm external at the bead and 34mm at the rim.
However if you are looking for something wider we have available rim options to suit with multiple rim weight options if weight is not a concern
February 15, 2026, 11:38:54 PM 		1