steel 56

Brand from China, 1 variant in the manufacturer’s shop.

Dimensions to scale, shape schematic

Rim depth: 56 mm; Source

Source: xmcarbonspeed.cc, As of 15 Nov 2026

“XMCS 37mm IW 56mm depth T1100 carbon 700C 45mm external width gravel wheelsets with Sapim cx-ray steel spokes”
Internal width: Internal width according to the shop: 37 mm.

Green: 23 mm internal width or more. Yellow: 21 to under 23 mm. Red: under 21 mm.; Source

Source: xmcarbonspeed.cc, As of 15 Nov 2026

“XMCS 37mm IW 56mm depth T1100 carbon 700C 45mm external width gravel wheelsets with Sapim cx-ray steel spokes”; Tire width on this rim
External width: External width according to the shop: 45 mm, internal width 37 mm, so 8 mm wider outside than inside.

Rated is how much wider the rim is outside than inside. Green: at least 7 mm. Yellow: 5 to under 7 mm. Red: under 5 mm.; Source

Source: xmcarbonspeed.cc, As of 15 Nov 2026

“XMCS 37mm IW 56mm depth T1100 carbon 700C 45mm external width gravel wheelsets with Sapim cx-ray steel spokes”
Set weight: Expected at 56 mm depth and 37 mm internal width: 1,592 g. Stated: 1,385 g, manufacturer’s claim.

Expected from a robust regression over the manufacturer’s claims of 1,285 wheelsets by rim depth and internal width. Green: lighter than expected. Yellow: up to 10% heavier than expected. Red: more than 10% heavier. With green load capacity, 5 and 12% apply.

± 25 g; Source

Source: xmcarbonspeed.cc, As of 15 Nov 2026

“The weights of one pair(Paintless finish):1385g+/-25g”

All values are manufacturer’s claims unless marked otherwise. “Source” shows link and date.

System limit according to the manufacturer: 120 kg (6, System weight limit: 120kg). The manufacturer states no max. rider weight.

Rated is the max. rider weight, without it the max. system weight (rider, bike and luggage); a limit without reference counts as system weight. If the rider weight is above the system weight, the system weight counts. Green: rider from 120 kg, system from 130 kg. Yellow: rider 100 to under 120 kg, system 110 to under 130 kg. Red: below. Grey: the manufacturer states no limit.
Duties and import VAT according to the shop: included, duties paid delivery (DDP).

Green: included, so duties paid delivery (DDP), or shipped from the EU. Yellow: you pay them on import, plus at least 19% import VAT, or only the taxes are included and the duties stay open. Grey: the shop does not say clearly.
Green: free to Germany. Yellow: paid. Grey: the shop does not say clearly.
Delivery time according to the shop: 7 to 20 days, so up to 15 business days.

The upper value counts, days count as business days × 5/7. Green: up to 10 business days. Yellow: 11 to 20 business days. Red: more than 20 business days.
Returns according to the shop: 14 days, you pay return shipping.

Green: 30 days or more if the shop pays return shipping. Yellow: any other period, including returns only for defects.
Wheelsets 3 years, individual carbon rims and carbon parts 2 years. Original owners only, from the date of purchase, keep the proof of purchase. Racing use and accidents are excluded.

Green: 3 years or more, or lifetime. Yellow: 2 years. Red: under 2 years.
15% discount on a replacement after a crash.

Green: the brand offers crash replacement, a discounted replacement after a crash. Red: it offers none. Grey: it does not say clearly.
Green: wheel bags and more accessories included. Yellow: accessories such as valves, spare spokes or rim tape included, but no wheel bags. Red: the package list names only the wheels. Grey: the shop does not name what is included.

Specifications

Terms explained

XMCS steel 56, as claimed by the manufacturer: rim depth 56 mm, 37 mm internal width, 45 mm external width, 1,385 g per set, 24/24 Steel spokes.

Load capacity

Max. rider weight: unknown
Max. system weight: 120 kg

Source

Source: xmcarbonspeed.cc, As of 15 Nov 2026

“6, System weight limit: 120kg”
UCI approval: unknown

Spokes

Count F/R: 24/24

Source

Source: xmcarbonspeed.cc, As of 15 Nov 2026

“1,T1100 Carbon 56mm depth 37mm internal wide disc brake gravel rims, 24/24 holes, tubeless ready”
Material: Steel

Source

Source: xmcarbonspeed.cc, As of 15 Nov 2026

“4, Sapim cx-ray steel spokes + self-securing aluminum nipples”
Model: Sapim cx-ray steel spokes + self-securing aluminum nipples

Source

Source: xmcarbonspeed.cc, As of 15 Nov 2026

“4, Sapim cx-ray steel spokes + self-securing aluminum nipples”

Hub

Model: R248 black color in-house hubs 24/24H 36T/54T rachets TPI steel bearings center lock straight pull for 100*12/142*12

Source

Source: xmcarbonspeed.cc, As of 15 Nov 2026

“2, R248 black color in-house hubs 24/24H 36T/54T rachets TPI steel bearings center lock straight pull for 100*12/142*12”
Freehub mechanism: Ratchet

Source

Source: xmcarbonspeed.cc, As of 15 Nov 2026

“2, R248 black color in-house hubs 24/24H 36T/54T rachets TPI steel bearings center lock straight pull for 100*12/142*12”

In the box

Included: unknown

Buy from XMCS

XMCS

Brand from China, 59 wheelsets.

Shipping to Germany: unclear
Duties and import VAT: included, duties paid delivery (DDP)
Delivery time: 7 to 20 days
Ships from: unclear
Returns: 14 days, you pay return shipping
Payment methods: PayPal
Warranty: 3 years
Crash replacement: yes
Warranty handling: unknown

This is what the shop’s pages say, for deliveries to Germany. Sources, details and contact are on the brand page.

All about XMCS All 59 wheelsets from XMCS in the list

Offers

€842 $930 in the shop 1 variant lowest price

Variant	Link to the shop
CS-GDW56--45, With access holes, No decals, R248 black color CarbonSpeed Hubs steel Bearings, Center Lock Straight Pull Front 12100/Rear 12142 TA, 36T, Shimano HG driver, Sapim cx-ray steel spokes and self-securing nipples	In the shop: CS-GDW56--45, With access holes, No decals, R248 black color CarbonSpeed Hubs steel Bearings, Center Lock Straight Pull Front 12100/Rear 12142 TA, 36T, Shimano HG driver, Sapim cx-ray steel spokes and self-securing nipples

Prices from the manufacturer’s shop, as of 15 Nov 2026. Whether shipping comes on top is unclear. Duties and import VAT are included (duties paid delivery, DDP). A final price with shipping and charges will follow.

Prices in € converted at €1 = $1.1052 as of 13 Nov 2026 (Source: ECB reference rates). The amount your bank charges can differ, depending on its rate and fees.

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Selected by specs: rim depth ±5 mm, internal width ±2 mm, one wheelset per brand. Order as in the list: rating points, on a tie the price, then the smaller deviation in depth and internal width. Price from as in the list, without shipping and import charges.

Sources

Product page xmcarbonspeed.cc retrieved 15 Nov 2026