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Forum: Road Cycling
11-26-23, 07:32 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,424
Posted By MinnMan

I know bunches of people who run 28 mm tires on...

I know bunches of people who run 28 mm tires on 25 mm inner width rims. Also on even narrower rims. I'm not aware of anybody having had a problem.

Does anybody know of any cases of blow-off...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-26-23, 11:35 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,424
Posted By MinnMan

I have two sets of LB 56 mm depth wheels. When I...

I have two sets of LB 56 mm depth wheels. When I got the first set, riding in cross-winds felt very sketchy. But I adjusted and they mostly don't bother me now. In really bad cross winds, they are a...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-22, 10:41 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,424
Posted By MinnMan

I've had the same experience.My last set of...

I've had the same experience.My last set of wheels, ordered from them late last spring, got caught up in the supply chain snafus and took much too long. BUT, when I emailed them about it, they were...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-21, 08:57 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,424
Posted By MinnMan

I just pulled the trigger on my new set of WR35...

I just pulled the trigger on my new set of WR35 wheels for my gravel bike. I didn't opt for the flyweight version. My "system weight" will be around 85 kg, and though that's within the spec for the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-21, 12:29 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,424
Posted By MinnMan

No problems with flex at all. Did you build the...

No problems with flex at all. Did you build the wheel or did they?

$2k wheelset from LB? I haven't seen anything in their offerings for that much. I guess I don't know much about those hubs,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-21, 07:29 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,424
Posted By MinnMan

As indicated in the link from lightbicycles that...

As indicated in the link from lightbicycles that I included in the post, the 90 kg is rider weight, not rider+bike weight.

btw, for an otherwise identical build, the "flyweight" option that shaves...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-21, 10:08 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,424
Posted By MinnMan

Has anybody purchased the "flyweight" version of...

Has anybody purchased the "flyweight" version of Lightbicycle wheels? They provide nice weight savings at the expense of some strength. For example, for the Falcon WR35s with Novatecc hubs, the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-20, 06:29 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,424
Posted By MinnMan

I suspect that the weight difference either way...

I suspect that the weight difference either way is tiny. But my new LB wheels don't have the spoke holes and I sure do appreciate that I'll never have to worry about a perforation in the rim tape...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-20, 12:45 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,424
Posted By MinnMan

Fedex was 5 days to Minneapolis (shipped 7/31,...

Fedex was 5 days to Minneapolis (shipped 7/31, arrived 8/5), and no tariffs.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-20, 11:11 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,424
Posted By MinnMan

I may be mistaken, but I believe that it's a...

I may be mistaken, but I believe that it's a "North American" distributor, not USA, and that it's in Canada? Anybody know?

The lack of the 240 hubs is part of why I bought from China rather than...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-20, 09:51 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,424
Posted By MinnMan

This is an old post, I know. I tried the LB...

This is an old post, I know. I tried the LB pads, but had much better performance with the Swisstop Black Prince pads. Except of course, in the rain. Carbon wheels, rim breaks, and rain are a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-20, 09:47 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,424
Posted By MinnMan

At this point, consider LightBicycle to be...

At this point, consider LightBicycle to be reliable and proven. The order arriving tomorrow is my second set. They are a quality product. Tons of people on this thread have ordered wheels, and the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-20, 01:12 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,424
Posted By MinnMan

Wheels arrived in Memphis this morning and Fedex...

Wheels arrived in Memphis this morning and Fedex delivery is scheduled for tomorrow morning 8/5, so that's 20 days from pushing the button to delivery from the Worldwide (China) source. It's true...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-20, 01:05 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,424
Posted By MinnMan

I was extravagant and paid for the faster...

I was extravagant and paid for the faster shipping - 7 days, I think. Maybe longer with current logistical challenges. Cost was about $180. I'll let you know when it arrives.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-20, 11:27 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,424
Posted By MinnMan

They must not be very busy at the moment. I...

They must not be very busy at the moment. I ordered a new set of wheels from their Global source (i.e., China) on 7/16, and they shipped today (7/31). That's fast. Let's see how long they take to...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-20, 09:54 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,424
Posted By MinnMan

anybody know the status of Light Bicycle Wheels...

anybody know the status of Light Bicycle Wheels given the current disruptions in China? Are the shipping as usual, or not?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-19, 10:55 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,424
Posted By MinnMan

We each have our anecdotes - they are a little...

We each have our anecdotes - they are a little different- and neither is sufficient to make generalizations. As for shipping in my case, it was the leg from China to S. F. that took longer than...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-19, 10:35 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,424
Posted By MinnMan

Yeah, been there, done that. You can read my...

Yeah, been there, done that. You can read my posts earlier in this thread about the progress of my order. I only have my own experience to go on, but if it applies, the fabrication and shipping...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-19, 08:14 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,424
Posted By MinnMan

My wheels came via the USPS. I wasn't home when...

My wheels came via the USPS. I wasn't home when they tried to deliver, so they left a notice for pickup at a nearby post office. There was a fixed period of time (maybe a week?) that they said they...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-19, 12:54 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,424
Posted By MinnMan

The width of the brake track itself can be an...

The width of the brake track itself can be an issue - I found the stock LB brake pads to be somewhat snug around the 25 mm rims with my DA7900 brakes. It wasn't a big deal, it just required using...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-19, 03:07 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,424
Posted By MinnMan

Others here know better - I've never run 28 mm...

Others here know better - I've never run 28 mm rims. But I'm quite happy with the 23 mm tire on a 25 mm rim, so I don't think it's a bad idea on its face.

Let's turn this around - what width...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-19, 03:00 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,424
Posted By MinnMan

Yes, but the two are not unrelated. Many of the...

Yes, but the two are not unrelated. Many of the people here who are enthused by wide rims are also running wider tires. And for a given standard tire width, a wider rim will produce an effective...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-19, 01:56 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,424
Posted By MinnMan

1. Some do, some don't. It depends on how wide a...

1. Some do, some don't. It depends on how wide a tire and contact patch you want and what kind of riding you do. I chose the 25 mm.
2. Deeper section, more aero. Shallower section, fewer issues with...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-19, 09:51 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,424
Posted By MinnMan

This is close to how I would describe it also. ...

This is close to how I would describe it also. Of course, it depends on the magnitude of the gusts. I don't feel unsafe in crosswinds, but I am aware that more active control is required and I am...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-19, 09:29 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,424
Posted By MinnMan

What Marcus_Ti said is good info. It depends on...

What Marcus_Ti said is good info. It depends on the rider, the conditions, and the tires. For me, the most noticeable difference is that I get blown around in gusty cross winds more than I did on...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-19, 11:21 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,424
Posted By MinnMan

yes.

yes.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-19, 07:21 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,424
Posted By MinnMan

The Ardennes are a little older - about 5 years...

The Ardennes are a little older - about 5 years old, with the 23 mm rim width (17 mm inner width) and not the newer "Plus" variety. The LB are the Falcon 55 mm deep, 25 mm wide rims with DTSwiss 240...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-19, 06:50 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,424
Posted By MinnMan

I've had mine for 2 weeks and have about 550...

I've had mine for 2 weeks and have about 550 miles on them. Right now, I'm loving them. Haven't ridden them in the rain yet, but I quickly switched out the LB brake pads for Swisstop Black Prince...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-19, 03:19 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,424
Posted By MinnMan

Well, we reported different experiences and for...

Well, we reported different experiences and for some inexplicable reason, he failed to recognize your superior authority. Shrug.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-19, 09:59 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,424
Posted By MinnMan

He was quoting me, not you.

He was quoting me, not you.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-19, 10:21 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,424
Posted By MinnMan

Interesting. Let us know how that goes.

Interesting. Let us know how that goes.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-19, 07:47 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,424
Posted By MinnMan

Finally.... I actually managed to pick up...

Finally....

I actually managed to pick up the new wheels from the post-office on Saturday. I did not have to pay any duty - I just had to show ID and sign for them.

They certainly are pretty....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-19, 03:06 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,424
Posted By MinnMan

Well, they didn't deliver today because I wasn't...

Well, they didn't deliver today because I wasn't home to sign for it. I just stopped at the post office and the wheels are still on the truck until 8 PM. I can pick them up at the post office on...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-19, 10:09 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,424
Posted By MinnMan

The 55 mm Falcons (25 mm wide). I'm odd and...

The 55 mm Falcons (25 mm wide). I'm odd and opinionated and didn't want the new wide rims (we've discussed this earlier, actually)
DT swiss 240 hubs, Sapim spokes.

I'll post pictures when I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-19, 09:50 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,424
Posted By MinnMan

Almost here......

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Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-19, 03:36 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,424
Posted By MinnMan

I'm pleased to say that they arrived in S.F. this...

I'm pleased to say that they arrived in S.F. this afternoon. It so happens that I have to be out of town Thursday and Friday. Did you have to sign for delivery?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-19, 09:20 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,424
Posted By MinnMan

Good to know.

Good to know.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-19, 09:19 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,424
Posted By MinnMan

cool. Are you riding them too? I haven't seen...

cool. Are you riding them too? I haven't seen others around here, but if you went by too fast, maybe I missed it.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-19, 08:39 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,424
Posted By MinnMan

That would be nice, but it is seeming unlikely. ...

That would be nice, but it is seeming unlikely. Tracking info indicates that they arrived at the sorting center in Fujian 5 days ago (5/22) and haven't moved since. It's 32 days since I placed the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-19, 08:53 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,424
Posted By MinnMan

The wheels shipped today, 27 days after the order...

The wheels shipped today, 27 days after the order was placed. I'm looking forward to receiving them.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-19, 01:24 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,424
Posted By MinnMan

Still waiting. Order was placed on April 25. ...

Still waiting. Order was placed on April 25. One rime is "finished", the other is in "painting", so it should be close. But it looks like shipping will be closer to a month from the time of...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-19, 12:11 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,424
Posted By MinnMan

Good to know. I have their pads coming with my...

Good to know. I have their pads coming with my order. I guess I'll find out whether they fit Shimano (DA 7900) brakes.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-19, 09:39 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,424
Posted By MinnMan

It wouldn't be the first time.

It wouldn't be the first time.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-19, 02:09 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,424
Posted By MinnMan

Yup, reductio ad absurdum. As in how well does a...

Yup, reductio ad absurdum. As in how well does a tire corner when it is 1 meter wide?

There's a sweet spot in there and we already know that it's between, say, 23 and 28 mm. But if we are going to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-19, 11:50 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,424
Posted By MinnMan

I know just enough to know what I don't know. ...

I know just enough to know what I don't know. And that includes not depending on manufacturers and marketers for technical expertise. For the rear wheel/front wheel question, I do understand that...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-19, 10:54 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,424
Posted By MinnMan

I'm not sure that this is right. An aerodynamic...

I'm not sure that this is right. An aerodynamic profile can maintain laminar flow and inhibit initiation of turbulent flow. But once the flow is turbulent, the game is up. I haven't seen any data...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-19, 07:07 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,424
Posted By MinnMan

I'm now at 3 weeks since ordering and according...

I'm now at 3 weeks since ordering and according to the "order processing status" link, the rims are being sanded, still. So people should take the 12 day delivery promise as an ideal estimate. The...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-19, 10:41 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,424
Posted By MinnMan

We get lots of 20-25 kph, and that's annoying but...

We get lots of 20-25 kph, and that's annoying but not enough to be a buzzkill. Above that and I would probably make a note of it in my ride log.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-19, 05:52 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,424
Posted By MinnMan

I'm sure they would - they are very accommodating...

I'm sure they would - they are very accommodating - just email them.

But I'm curious as to your reasoning? It seems to me that the deep profiles provide greater advantage in the front than in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-19, 05:58 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,424
Posted By MinnMan

Hmmm. I ordered my wheels 9 days ago and they...

Hmmm. I ordered my wheels 9 days ago and they said that shipping would occur in 12 days, but according to their tracking information, the rims are still in the "material prepare" and "molding"...
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