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FARSPORTS C Series
Wheels

FARSPORTS C Series

Weight1210g
Year2026
CategoryWheels

The FARSPORTS C Series wheels, particularly the C5, are praised for their excellent value, light weight, and comfortable yet stiff ride. Reviewers note minor drawbacks such as a draggy freehub, limited depth range, and slight hub centering issues, but overall they are considered a strong competitor in the carbon wheel market.

Pros

  • Excellent value for money: price $1,099 with light weight and high performance12
  • Light weight: C5 claimed 1330g, measured 1328g; C3 1210g21
  • Comfortable ride quality and stable in crosswinds21
  • Stiff yet comfortable, almost as stiff as carbon-spoked wheels2
  • No rim tape needed due to no spoke holes in rim bed21
  • Durable: survived a 10km descent on a flat tire with minimal damage2
  • Includes travel wheel bags and tubeless valves; premium unboxing experience2
  • Good for frequent accelerations and climbing2

Cons

  • Freehub is draggy, causing crank to spin when coasting1
  • Limited depth range (35mm to 58mm only)1
  • Front and rear rim profiles are the same, no optimization1
  • Rear wheel hub not perfectly centered (almost 1mm deviation in dishing)2
  • Slightly less agile and doesn't maintain momentum as well as heavier wheels2
  • Steel spokes may not be as stiff as carbon spokes (but difference is marginal)12
  • Spoke replacement difficult due to no rim bed holes; spare spokes not included2
  • Tubeless tape not included (though not needed)2

Key Facts

  • Available depths: 35mm (C3), 50mm (C5), 58mm (C6); claimed weights: 1210g, 1330g, 1430g respectively1
  • Price: $1,099 (down from $1,290)12
  • Internal rim width: 21mm for C3, 24mm for C5/C6; external width 30.4mm for C512
  • Hooked rims, tubeless-ready, no spoke holes in rim bed (no rim tape needed)12
  • Spokes: Alpina ultralight steel spokes (C series)12
  • Measured weight of C5: 1328g (claimed 1330g ±5%)2
  • 2-year warranty, UCI-approved2
  • Evo version available with ceramic bearings2

Reviews & Ratings

China Cycling
21:07
The new kings? 👑 FARSPORTS 2025 all-new lineup: Everything you need to know!

The reviewer discusses the new 2025 FARSPORTS C Series wheels, highlighting their impressive specs and value. He notes that the C Series are steel-spoked wheels, available in depths of 35mm, 50mm, and 58mm, with weights ranging from 1,210g to 1,430g. The wheels feature hooked rims, no spoke holes, and are priced at $1,099. He praises their comfort and light weight, but notes some drawbacks such as a draggy freehub and limited depth range.

October 08, 2024Watch on YouTube
Cyclists Hub
10:34
New Benchmark for Carbon Wheels? [Farsports C5 Review]

The reviewer discusses the FARSPORTS C5 wheels extensively, noting their competitive nature in the market. They highlight the wheels' specifications, including their lightweight design (1330g for 50mm depth), steel Alpena ultralight spokes, and the option for ceramic bearings in the Evo version. The reviewer praises the wheels' durability, especially after surviving a 10km descent on a flat tire with minimal damage. They also mention the wheels' stiffness, comfort, and stability in crosswinds, though they note some marginal differences in performance compared to other wheels.

November 27, 2024Watch on YouTube
Cyclists Hub
Why has the Farsports C5 wheels set a new standard and surpassed many Western brands?

The reviewer states that the FARSPORTS 2025 New C Series wheels provide an excellent price-to-weight-to-performance ratio, with weight reductions of about 200g and price reductions from $1290 to $1099. They mention the wheels combine riding comfort, stability, and stiffness well, feeling marginally less stiff than carbon-spoked wheels but with minimal noticeable difference in blind testing. The reviewer found no manufacturing defects or failures during testing.

February 11, 2026Read full review
Codes from reviewers
Cyclists Hubfarsports.comCYCLISTSHUB
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Variants

Variants
1210–1430 g
Same for all
Spoke Count Front
21
Spoke Count Rear
24
Hub
CH01F / CH01R
ConfigurationRim DepthInternal Rim WidthExternal Rim WidthWeight
C3 (2025)35 mm21 mm28 mm1,210g
C4 (2026)45 mm24 mm31.5 mm1,290g
C5 (2025)50 mm24 mm30 mm1,330g
C5 (2026)50 mm24 mm31.5 mm1,320g
C6 (2025)58 mm24 mm30 mm1,430g
C6 (2026)58.5 mm24 mm31.5 mm1,420g

UCI Approved Equipment

UCI approval certifies that the shape of this equipment complies with the UCI technical regulations, so it may be used in sanctioned road, track and cyclo-cross races.

WheelRim heightSpokesFitsApproved
FARSPORTS C3C3 (2025)35 mm21Front & rearSeptember 19, 2024

From the UCI List of UCI Approved Wheels, version 2026.08.27. Open the UCI list

Specifications

Attributes

Weight1,210g
Internal Rim Width24 mm
External Rim Width31.5 mm
Rim MaterialCarbon
Brake TypeDisc (Center Lock)
Tire SystemHooked Tubeless
Spoke TypeSteel Bladed
Rider Weight Limit
Hub EngagementRatchet, Farsports in-house
Freehub BodyShimano HG (11s), SRAM XDR, Campagnolo, Shimano MicroSpline
Axle Standard12x100 / 12x142 (Road Disc)
Spoke ModelAlpina Ultralite
HubCH01F / CH01R
Tire Width min
Tire Width max
Rim Finish
Bearing TypeSteel Cartridge

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