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Looking for 26 inch Rim brake carbon wheelset

Old 10-07-22, 08:32 AM
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Looking for 26 inch Rim brake carbon wheelset

Like the title says. Do they make such a wheel. I need a rear wheel specifically. My front fork is disc brake compatible. And if someone does make one, does it come in a 135mm hub.
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Old 10-07-22, 08:33 AM
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Which 26" wheel size are you asking about? There are at least 6
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/tyre-sizing.html
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Im not sure what you mean. I am looking for 26 inch carbon rim. Are you asking about rim width? if so, anything from 19 to 29. Rim width isnt important. I will be buying a new tireset to go with whatever rim i get. At this point, i am looking for ANY 26 inch carbon wheelset with rim brake capability. It doesnt even matter if they also have disc brake mounting as well(I know dual rims exist).

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If you have to ask, you're probably looking for 559mm.

There is also:
571
584
590, (sometimes marked as 591)
597
599
None of which (except 584) you will probably encounter if the bike was made in the last 30 years or so.

The only 26 inch carbon rims I think you are likely to find would originate on Ali Express. Carbon is strong, but on a general level does not withstand abrasion well. So, in rim brake form, is not really a good match for gritty mountain bike uses unless you also like wheel building as a hobby.

The only 26 inch carbon rim from a reputable company that I can think of would be the "Coup" from We Are One Composites. But, as above; You will not find a rim braked version.

I'm keen to see others suggestions because I too, have wondered if an aluminum tracked carbon rim in 26 inch form exists. There are ancient Spinergy's obviously. But for equally obvious reasons they are not suitable for mountain biking.

Good luck on your search.
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Ah, yes. It is a 26 inch MTB frame. I do not do any true offroad, downhill, or off gravel trail riding, so the abrasion is not a concern. 50% road and 50% finely packed, maintained, gravel path riding. I checked Ali express. I couldnt find anything there.
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If a 26 inch doesn't exist, a 27er/650B would work as well. And yes, i have plenty of room. I fitted my wife's 700c wheels(with 700x32 tires) on the bike with no issues.
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Quality Bicycle Products, the largest wholesale bike parts distributor in the country if not the world lists precisely zero 26" carbon wheels in the over 2000 wheels they sell. This single fact tells me you're going to have a very hard time finding what you're looking for.
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Originally Posted by mental8y123
Im not sure what you mean. I am looking for 26 inch carbon rim. Are you asking about rim width? .
Rim diameter, there are as I said at least 6 different rim diameters of 26" wheels. I provided a link which explains this
Carbon rim brake wheels for mountain bikes isn't a thing. By the time carbon rims came into use mountain bikes were all using disc brakes
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Originally Posted by mental8y123
If a 26 inch doesn't exist, a 27er/650B would work as well. And yes, i have plenty of room. I fitted my wife's 700c wheels(with 700x32 tires) on the bike with no issues.
For rim brakes, your brake pads have to line up with the rim braking surface. Yours probably won't unless you find some other sort of brake
Did you check if the brakes would work with 700c wheels?
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Originally Posted by mental8y123
If a 26 inch doesn't exist, a 27er/650B would work as well. And yes, i have plenty of room. I fitted my wife's 700c wheels(with 700x32 tires) on the bike with no issues.
OP has RIM BRAKES. Explain how a totally different wheel size will work...
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I doubt that there is a current 26" carbon rim brake mtb wheel being made, but they are available on the used, or pre-owned if that sounds better, market.

eBay is your friend to get an idea of what is out there...
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...e&_dcat=177830

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Why the need for carbon? Since it’s a rim-brake 26er, it’s either an inexpensive bike, or old, since high-end 26ers went disc brake about Y2K.

Only carbon, rim-brake 26” wheels I can come up with are the old HED JET XC wheels from the 1990’s.
Seems a bit excessive for an up-cycled path bike
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They have vbrake extender adapters that allow for this very thing. They also make vbrakes with extra long adjustment. Again going to a 700c or 27er is not a problem.
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I have actually found a custom wheel manufacturer that make a 26 inch carbon wheel with both rim and disc brake capabilities. The company is called lightbicycle and they will build basically anything you want. The total weight on the wheelset is only 1250grams. And I can get them for only $650.
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Good for you.

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Well then...I for one will be able to sleep tonight.
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Originally Posted by mental8y123
They have vbrake extender adapters that allow for this very thing. They also make vbrakes with extra long adjustment. Again going to a 700c or 27er is not a problem.
But if you go for a bigger wheel, the brake track will be further *up*, so you'd need to shorten the brake.

I have actually found a custom wheel manufacturer that make a 26 inch carbon wheel with both rim and disc brake capabilities. The company is called lightbicycle and they will build basically anything you want. The total weight on the wheelset is only 1250grams. And I can get them for only $650.
How much is the actual bike worth? Because I'd be stunned if (a) you could pay that much for a 26er or (b) that you couldn't get a much nicer entire 27.5/29er for $650.

Sticking carbon wheels on an old mountain bike for path use just seems pointless. You're not going to be gaining much in comfort because you're not doing anything rough, and you're not going to be going much faster because the rest of the bike is still an old mtb.

Personally I'd just stick whatever wheel you can find that's the right size, preferably a lightly uses aluminium one, and then go ride.
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Originally Posted by Herzlos
But if you go for a bigger wheel, the brake track will be further *up*, so you'd need to shorten the brake.

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OP's bike has V brakes which pivot below the brake track
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Well then...I for one will be able to sleep tonight.
I won't. I'll be too worried about his wheels cracking. Obscure builder, custom carbon wheels, what could possibly go wrong?
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Originally Posted by Herzlos

Sticking carbon wheels on an old mountain bike for path use just seems pointless. You're not going to be gaining much in comfort because you're not doing anything rough, and you're not going to be going much faster because the rest of the bike is still an old mtb.
Maybe this thread should be merged with the biggest waste of money thread.
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I’ll reserve waste of money judgment until I know the frame. An old Moots, Fat Chance, Merlin, or Race Lite can command some dollars these days if in excellent original condition.

As for wheels, Rhyno Lites on lower end hubs are probably running $200.

None of this changes that it is still an older 26er, but value on almost anything vintage has nothing to do with comparable performance to modern standards. If it did, the classic car market would collapse.

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I have a lightweight aluminum rigid frame MTB with 10 speed Deore and 26" wheels that I would like carbon wheels on if I could convince myself they wouldn't explode on me during a fast downhill road because I had damaged them unknowingly days before. I did spring for Compass tires though.
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Originally Posted by RH Clark
I have a lightweight aluminum rigid frame MTB with 10 speed Deore and 26" wheels that I would like carbon wheels on if I could convince myself they wouldn't explode on me during a fast downhill road because I had damaged them unknowingly days before. I did spring for Compass tires though.
Don't be clueless about damaged wheels and you'll never have them 'explode on a fast downhill'.
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It's amazing the assumptions people make on here along with the snarkiness. 70san0 provided the only decent response. 70san0, the frame is a lightweight aluminum frame, and the geometry fits me like a glove. It weighs around 1500 grams. It is a triace (yes I know a China bike), and its only around 8 years old. The Frame is very strong as well and I love the ride and feel of it. I've put 1000s of miles on this bike. With the new wheels, the total weight of the bike will come in around 14 pounds. It already has carbon fork, carbon seat stay, integrated carbon handle bars, and it's a 1x9 with a modern deore groupset. Everything but the wheels are modern and up to date.
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They are not an obscure wheel builder. They have gained an excellent reputation, their customer service and warranties are outstanding, and master wheel builders have rated these wheels any where from great to nearly flawless. Especially at their price points, and that fact that they custom build every wheel to your specifications, and they only use well known hubs, spokes, and nipples, along with top notch carbon builds. Not sure where your getting your information from. God forbid a company that you haven't heard of cant possibly make a good product.
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