The Carbon Speed CS56 Pro wheelset, featuring titanium alloy spokes, is consistently praised by TheItalianCyclingVLOG for its stiffness, lightweight construction, and performance that rivals premium wheels like the ENVE SES 4.5 Pro at a fraction of the price. The wheels are noted for their durability, lifetime warranty, and high-quality materials, though long-term reliability beyond 300-400 km remains untested.
Pros
- Lightweight: 1255g total (550g front, 705g rear) for 50mm front/60mm rear1
- Price of $1500 (around €1400), with an additional €50 discount code available1
- Titanium alloy spokes provide greater rigidity and resistance to torsional forces and stretching, with yield strength exceeding Sapim CX Ray spokes1
- Very stiff wheels that transmit power well and are reactive, especially uphill1
- Titanium spokes are durable and resistant to breaking, requiring no re-tensioning1
- Hold trajectory well and are stable in crosswinds, with good performance uphill1
- High-quality materials and workmanship, including ceramic bearings1
- Lifetime warranty1
- Comparable to Enve SES 4.5 Pro at a fraction of the cost1
Cons
- Limited experience (only 300-400 km) so long-term reliability not fully tested1
Key Facts
- Weight: 1255g total (550g front, 705g rear) for 50mm front/60mm rear1
- Price: $1500 (around €1400), with a €50 discount code available1
- Spokes: 24 titanium alloy spokes front and rear, crimped by Carbon Speed, straight pull attachment1
- Internal channel width: 24mm1
- Carbon fiber: T11001
- Lifetime warranty1
- Hub: 54 engagements with Ratchet technology1
- Profile: 50mm front, 60mm rear1
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13:00The reviewer presents the Carbon Speed CS56 Pro wheelset, which features titanium alloy spokes. He highlights that these spokes are crimped by Carbon Speed, attached to the hub using straight pull technology, and offer greater stiffness and resistance compared to Sapim CX Ray spokes. The wheelset is positioned as a competitor to the Enve 4.5 SES Pro but at a much lower price of $1500. The reviewer praises the wheels for their lightweight (1255g for 50mm front/60mm rear), lifetime warranty, and overall value.
14:24The reviewer discusses the XMCS CS56 Pro wheels, highlighting their stiffness, lightweight design, and use of titanium spokes. He is impressed by their performance on flat and uphill sections, noting their robustness and quality. He compares them favorably to more expensive wheels and recommends them.
14:56The reviewer highly praises the XMCS CS56 Pro wheels, describing them as some of the best he has tested, comparable to top-tier wheels like the Enve SES 4.5 Pro. He highlights their excellent performance in various conditions, robust build, and low maintenance requirements.
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