Light Bicycle Wheelset
07-11-18, 03:08 PM
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Light Bicycle Wheelset
Currently riding a 2015 Domane 4.5 Disc w/ Bontrager Standard wheelset and T1 Tires. Looking into getting a lighter carbon tubular wheelset without breaking the bank.
Does anyone have experience with Light Bicycle? They seem pretty good but not much out there on them for road bikes?
Other suggestions/criticism are welcome. Thanks!
Here is the pricing I got from them:
Does anyone have experience with Light Bicycle? They seem pretty good but not much out there on them for road bikes?
Other suggestions/criticism are welcome. Thanks!
Here is the pricing I got from them:
The price for the WRU35T02 wheelset with following specs is USD944/pair.
-rims: RRU55T02, tubular, 25mm wide, 55mm deep, UD matte front 24H/rear 24H, no brake surface(for disc), with stealth decal
-hubs: black, DT SWISS 240s, front 15*100mm/rear 12*142mm, center lock, straight pull, Shimano Road 11s, 18T
-spokes: black, blade, Sapim CX-RAY
-nipples: black, alloy, Sapim Polyax
-rims: RRU55T02, tubular, 25mm wide, 55mm deep, UD matte front 24H/rear 24H, no brake surface(for disc), with stealth decal
-hubs: black, DT SWISS 240s, front 15*100mm/rear 12*142mm, center lock, straight pull, Shimano Road 11s, 18T
-spokes: black, blade, Sapim CX-RAY
-nipples: black, alloy, Sapim Polyax
07-11-18, 03:21 PM
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Tubulars aren't a pain to glue after you do it once or twice, it's easy but he may now know those are tubulars.
$675 with the discount code 25Now.
CXDPro Carbon D400 Gravel/CX/Road 700c Tubeless Clincher disc
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CXDPro Carbon D400 Gravel/CX/Road 700c Tubeless Clincher disc
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Light Bicycle seems to be one the more (most?) reputable open mold rim manufacturers. I wouldn't hesitate to buy from them. The more pressing questions are, why tubular and doesn't a 55mm rim depth on a non-aero bike seem a bit overkill? I feel like a 45mm or 35mm rim would be a bit more suitable.
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You can use tape, but be aware this is still a medium-size hassle compared to clinchers. Might not be a deal-breaker but be sure you know what you are getting yourself into. If you don't have experience with tubulars/sewups you may want to watch some youtube videos so you are aware.
I personally used tubulars back in the day (1980's) but the modern clinchers are nearly as good and so much less hassle to mount. If I had a team mechanic, of course I would swear by tubulars as they do offer a fantastic ride and as you know, lighter rims.
I personally used tubulars back in the day (1980's) but the modern clinchers are nearly as good and so much less hassle to mount. If I had a team mechanic, of course I would swear by tubulars as they do offer a fantastic ride and as you know, lighter rims.
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Light Bicycle seems to be one the more (most?) reputable open mold rim manufacturers. I wouldn't hesitate to buy from them. The more pressing questions are, why tubular and doesn't a 55mm rim depth on a non-aero bike seem a bit overkill? I feel like a 45mm or 35mm rim would be a bit more suitable.
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You can use tape, but be aware this is still a medium-size hassle compared to clinchers. Might not be a deal-breaker but be sure you know what you are getting yourself into. If you don't have experience with tubulars/sewups you may want to watch some youtube videos so you are aware.
I personally used tubulars back in the day (1980's) but the modern clinchers are nearly as good and so much less hassle to mount. If I had a team mechanic, of course I would swear by tubulars as they do offer a fantastic ride and as you know, lighter rims.
I personally used tubulars back in the day (1980's) but the modern clinchers are nearly as good and so much less hassle to mount. If I had a team mechanic, of course I would swear by tubulars as they do offer a fantastic ride and as you know, lighter rims.
07-11-18, 04:08 PM
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Bulit a few sets of wheels using LB rims. 35mm for my wife's Domane 6. Used 45mm on other road builds, all clincher's. Been holding up well for a few years now. Also built a few sets LB rims for mtn bikes. All going strong.
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Thanks for the input.
