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All wheels are 100% customizable at Light Bicycle. If your preferred specs are not listed, feel free to contact us (sales@lightbicycle.com) with your special requirements described.

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Drain Hole This is a required option.

With Drain Holes

Center Channel Hole This is a required option.

No Access Holes

Version This is a required option.

Front Flyweight / Rear Standard

Weave This is a required option.

Braided UD

DEFAULT SETTINGS

RIMS

Matte, UD, hook, blank (no decal), 24h

Paintless, UD, blank (no decal), 28h, with access holes

Standard, paintless, hook, blank (no decal), 24h, with drain holes, without access holes

HUBS

DT Swiss 350 Straightpull Centerlock Shimano Road 11s 36t

12/100mm (F) & 12/142mm (R)

DT Swiss 350 Straightpull Centerlock Sram XD 18t

15/110mm (F) & 12/148mm (R) boost

DT Swiss 350 straightpull centerlock Shimano Road 11s 36t

12*100mm (F) & 12*142mm (R)

SPOKES & NIPPLES

Sapim CX Sprint-rear drive side / CX Ray-other sides

Sapim aluminum black external

Sapim CX Ray & Sapim aluminum black external

Sapim CX Sprint-rear drive side / CX Ray-other sides

Sapim aluminum black external

ACCESSORIES

2 valves & 1 spare 18t ratchet

2 valves & 2 adapters (centerlock to 6-bolt)

2 valves & 1 spare 18t ratchet

Note: the wheelset price includes the warehouse transfer cost ($80).

Piece Weight: g+/-

Subtotal: USD +

Lead time: typically ships in 2 days

ADD TO CART You missed some options.

We do not stock this item at the European warehouse. See what we stock currently.

You can order this product from our Global or North American warehouse.

Please fill out this form with your special requests if you want to customize it. We will get back to you in 24hrs via email.

Center Channel Hole This is a required option.

No Access Holes

DEFAULT SETTINGS

RIMS

Matte, UD, hook, blank (no decal), 24h, with drain holes

Paintless, UD, blank (no decal), 28h, with access holes

HUBS

DT Swiss 350 Straightpull Centerlock Shimano Road 11s 36t

12*100mm (F) & 12*142mm (R)

DT Swiss 350 Straightpull Centerlock Sram XD 18t

15/110mm (F) & 12/148mm (R) boost

SPOKES & NIPPLES

Sapim CX Sprint-rear drive side / CX Ray-other sides

Sapim aluminum black external

Sapim CX Ray & Sapim aluminum black external

ACCESSORIES

2 valves & 1 spare 18T ratchet

2 valves & 2 adapters (centerlock to 6-bolt)

Note: the wheelset price includes the warehouse transfer cost ($80).

Piece Weight: g+/-

Subtotal: USD + (discount price)

Lead time: typically ships in 3 business days

ADD TO CART You missed some options.

We do not stock this item at the Australian shop. See what's available.

You can order this product from our Global / NA shops.

Please fill out this form if you are looking for a custom wheelset.

We'll get back to you soon to study the customization requests via email.

Our apologies, we do not offer this item at the Global warehouse.

Please order from other warehouses. Feel free to contact us (sales@lightbicycle.com) if you want to customize. We’ll get back to you in 24hrs.

Our apologies, we do not stock this item at the North American warehouse. Check this link to see what items we stock, or send us an email to discuss.

Our Global warehouse can make any rim model and ship worldwide. Please fill out this form with your special requests if you want custom rims/wheelset. We will get back to you via email to discuss in 24hrs.

Shopping Style

Options Features	Quick Buy	Full Custom
Options Features	Inventory	Parts in stock (Assembled upon order)	Manufactured upon order
Customization	Least customizable	100% Customizable
Lead Time	≤ 3 days	4 weeks typically
Availability	Limited models	All models
Shipping	Worldwide	Worldwide

Quick Buy (In Stock)

Full Custom (Made to Order)

DEFAULT SETTINGS

Rims

Hook, matte, UD, with drain holes

Hook, matte, UD, with access holes, with drain holes

Standard, hook, paintless, UD, 5-year warranty, with access holes, with drain holes

Front Flyweight / Rear Standard, paintless, UD, 5-year warranty, no drain holes

Paintless, UD, 5-year warranty, no drain holes

Grooved graphene surface, hook, matte, UD, with access holes, with drain holes

Grooved graphene surface, hook, matte, UD, no access holes, with drain holes

Matte UD, 32H, Centered (Staggered)

Hubs

Hope Pro 4 Fatsno J-bend 6-bolt

15/150mm (F) & 12/197mm (R) Sram XD

Straightpull centerlock black 24H

12/100mm & 12/142mm

Shimano Road 11S

DT Swiss straightpull / Bitex j-bend, centerlock, 28H

J-bend, DT Swiss 6-bolt / Bitex centerlock, 32H

15/110mm boost & 12/148mm boost Sram XD

DT Swiss straightpull / Bitex j-bend, black, 20H front / 24H rear

100mm QR & 130mm QR Shimano Road 11S

Spokes

Sapim CX Ray black

Sapim D-Light

Accessories

No decals/valves/tape

No decals/valves/tape/pads

No decals/valves

Piece Weight: g+/-

Subtotal: USD +

Lead time:

ADD TO CART

Hub Brand This is a required option.

Model	Weight	POE	Cost	Reliability	Quality	Unique Feature	Color Options	Warehouse Location	Website
Novatec	287g	27	Low	Good	Good	Inexpensive	Three	China	NOVATEC
Bitex	258g	24	Low	Good	Good	Light	Two	China	BITEX
DT 350	374g	18/36/54	Low	Better	Good	Quiet and reliable (18t option)	One	China	DT SWISS
DT 240S	317g	18/36/54	Medium	Best	Best	Quiet and reliable (18t option)	One	China/N.A.	DT SWISS
DT 240 EXP	299g	EXP 36	Medium	Best	Best	Quiet and reliable (EXP 36 )	One	China/N.A.	DT SWISS
DT 180	290g	EXP 36	High	Best	Best	Super Light, EXP 36	One	China/N.A.	DT SWISS
Chris King	326g	45	High	Best	Best	Rebuildable bearings	Nine	China	CHRIS KING
Industry Nine	327g	60	Medium	Better	Best	Loud, engagement	Eleven	China/N.A.	INDUSTRY NINE
Onyx	434g	Infinite	High	Better	Best	Silent, sprag clutch	Eighteen+ (Custom Available)	North America	ONYX
Carbon-Ti	270g	56	High	Better	Best	Extreme Light	Nine	China	Caron-Ti
ARC	332g	48	Low	Better	Good	Economic and reliable	One	China	ARC
Chosen	260g	24	Low	Better	Good	Economic and reliable	One	China	Chosen
Light Bicycle Speed-Hub V1.0/V2.0	335g	24-V1.0/ 36-V2.0	Low	Better	Good	Proprietary for Carbon Spokes Steel Bearing-V1.0/ Ceramic-V2.0	One	China	Light Bicycle

Besides hubs listed to choose online directly, you could also have more others built to the wheels on your custom order by contacting us.
See more about Light Bicycle's FULL HUB OPTIONS

* POE = Points of Engagement

* DT hubs come standard with an 18t star ratchet but are upgradeable to 36 or 54t.

* Average weight will vary slightly depending on axle and freehub combination.

DT SWISS 180

DT SWISS 240 EXP

DT SWISS 350

Industry Nine 1/1

Chris King R45D

Industry Nine Solix

Carbon-Ti X-Hub

Bitex BX312F / BX312R

Front Axle This is a required option.

If the size you need is not listed, please contact us and we'll reach out to you to confirm your order.

By default, skewers are only offered with QR hubs.

12 / 100mm

Rear Axle This is a required option.

If the size you need is not listed, please contact us and we'll reach out to you to confirm your order.

By default, skewers are only offered with QR hubs.

12 / 142mm

Freehub Body This is a required option.

1. Shimano Road 11S works with 11/12-speed cassette directly or 8/9/10-speed mountain cassette with a spacer(s) .
2. Shimano MTB 10/11S works with 8/9-speed directly or 10-speed with a spacer or 11-speed road cassette if one of the inner cogs removed.
3. Campagnolo (Campy) 11S works with 9/10/11/12-speed Campy cassette with no spacers required.
4. Sram XDR could run XDR (road) cassette inherently and is compatible to run mountain bike XD cassette with a 1.85mm spacer.
5. Shimano Micro Spline (MS) works with 12-speed MS cassette only.

Shimano Road 11S

Shimano Road 11S Alloy

Sram XDR Alloy

Sram XDR

Shimano Micro Spline Road Alloy

Spoke Head This is a required option.

J-bend version: use J-bend hubs and spokes
Straight pull version: use straight pull hubs and spokes

straight pull

J-bend

Brake System This is a required option.

6-Bolt is the more common traditional option.
Centerlock uses a unique interface and it is also convertable to 6-bolt. If you need the conversion kit, please contact us. Our hubs are provided without rotor lockrings by default.

6-bolt

Center lock

Hub Color This is a required option.

Black

Matte Black

Orange

Red

Turquoise

Front Holes Count This is a required option.

Please note that our valves are drilled for presta and spoke holes are made for external nipples by default.

Full Custom: This option (if provided here to choose) offers custom drilling for any other hole counts or special drilling (e.g G3/ 2:1 etc), most of which are at no extra charge. If you select this option and LEAVE YOUR TAILORED REQUIREMENT IN THE NOTES AT CHECKOUT, we will reach out to you once the order is placed.

24H

Rear Holes Count This is a required option.

Please note that our valves are drilled for presta and spoke holes are made for external nipples by default.

24H

28H

Ratchet This is a required option.

DT Swiss hubs use star ratchets and are available in 4 different models with varying points of engagement.

18T - Deepest teeth, slowest engagement, least amount of maintenance, suitable for powerful riders.

36T - Happy medium, doubles the engagement points.

54T - Super fast engagement, but shallow teeth require more careful re-greasing and the thru-axle should be checked every ride.

24T - Made out of hardened steel as e-bike specific.

EXP 36 - With only a single spring, making the hubs faster and lighter. More precise contact makes a longer lifespan.

EXP 54 - Upgraded from EXP 36 to gain incredibly faster engagement.

27T

36T

45T

54T

56T

605T

90T

EXP 36

EXP 54

Spoke This is a required option.

Brand	Model	Type	Thread Diameter (mm)	Weight(g)	Gauge	Riding Style	Available(Warehouse Location)
Sapim	Race	Double Butted	2.0 - 1.8 - 2.0	5.7g (260mm)	14G	Heavy Duty	North America, China
Sapim	D-Light	Double Butted	2.0 - 1.65 - 2.0	4.8g (260mm)	14G	Versatile	North America, China
Sapim	CX-Ray	Aero	2.0 - 0.9/2.2 - 2.0	4.4g (260mm)	N/A	Light Aero	North America, China
Sapim	CX-Sprint	Aero	2.0 - 1.25/2.25 - 2.0	5.2g (260mm)	N/A	Light Aero	China
DT SWISS	Competition Race	Double Butted	2.0 - 1.6 - 2.0	4.8g (260mm)	14G	Versatile	China
Pillar	PSR X-TRA 1420	Aero	2.0 - 0.95/2.2 - 2.0	4.4g (260mm)	N/A	Inexpensive Aero	China
Pillar	Wing 20	Aero	2.2 - 1.2/2.0 - 2.0	4.3g (260mm)	N/A	Light Aero	China
Light Bicycle	Oil slick J-bend	Single butted	2.0 - 2.0 - 1.95	6.7g (260mm)	14G	Cool color	China
Light Bicycle	LB Flyweight Carbon (Regular Edition-Bladed)	Aero	3.2-1.5/3-3.2	2.65g (SP, 260mm); 2.8g (J-bend,260mm)	N/A	Light Aero/Stiff	China
Light Bicycle	LB Flyweight Carbon (Regular Edition-Butted)	Aero	2.3 - 2/2.3-2.3	2.3g (SP, 260mm)	N/A	Light/Stiff	China
Berd	PolyLight	Rope-like	2.0-1.8	2.5g (260mm)	N/A	Extreme Light	North America

Sapim D-Light – The best all-around and most popular spoke for carbon wheels. Lightweight but incredibly strong.
Sapim Race – Our strongest and stiffest spoke. These spokes are suitable for heavy or extremely aggressive riders who need a stiffer wheel.
Sapim CX-Ray – The lightest spoke in our lineup is still quite strong due to the elasticity and amazing fatigue life.
DT Competition Race - All Mountain and XC spoke used by the Chinese location as a substitue for the D-Light (depending on availability)
Pillar PSR X-TRA 1420 - An inexpensive bladed spoke, great for road and cyclocross riding.
Pillar Wing 20 - Pillar patented highest level of aerodynamic bladed spoke reducing potential weak spots and twisting during tensioning. Currently, they are offered in oil slick color only with increased wear and corrosion resistance.
Sapim CX Sprint-Rear drive side/ CX Ray-Other sides - This customized combo increases the rear drive side power transmition efficiency significantly while grabs superior light-weight and aero performance.
Oil slick J-bend - They are made by a qualified manufacturer in Taiwan with custom design by Light Bicycle. They are J-bend only so do not order these spokes for SP hubs you configured in the previous step.
LB Flyweight Carbon Regular Edition >> -It maximizes wheel stiffness while keeping things more aero, designed to unlimit your hub choice making your wheels more customizable than ever.
LB Flyweight Carbon Special Edition >> - It maximizes wheel stiffness while keeping things light, designed to pair seamlessly with our Speed Hubs through the use of specially designed aluminium nipples.
Berd PolyLight >> - It is constructed from an advanced polymer called ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) and are widely considered to be the lightest bicycle spoke option in the world.

Pillar Aero X-TRA 1420

Pillar Wing 20 in Oil Slick Color (For Bitex Hub only)

Sapim CX Ray

Sapim CX Sprint-Rear drive side/ CX Ray-Other sides

Nipple This is a required option.

Nipple Brand	Model	Material	Color	Length	Available (Warehouse Location)
Sapim	Double Square Secure Lock	Alloy	Black, Red, Green, Blue, Gold, Lime, Purple, Orange	16mm	Norh America
Sapim	Polyax/ Polyax Secure Lock	Alloy	Black, Red, Green, Blue, Gold, Lime, Purple, Orange	14mm	China
Sapim	Polyax Secure Lock	Brass	Black	14mm	China/N.A.
DT Swiss	DT SQUORX (PRO HEAD PRO LOCK)	Alloy	Black, Red	15mm	China
DT Swiss	Standard PRO LOCK	Brass	Black	14mm	China
Light Bicycle	N/A	Brass	Oil slick	14mm	China
Light Bicycle	Aluminium Black (for carbon spokes)	Alloy	Black	8.9mm	China

Please select Aluminium Black (for carbon spokes) nipples when you have chosen LB Flyweight Carbon spokes.

Aluminium Black

Brass Oil slick

Brass Black

Bead type This is a required option.

Hook is for road riders who value aerodynamic gains and mostly ride on smoother roads. If you plan to run high pressure, then a hooked/clincher rim is a safe bet.

Hookless is for those who are running wider tires, lower pressures, or are riding on rougher roads. You will benefit from a more comfortable ride due to the higher volume and increased impact protection. Gravel riders and cyclocross riders are often in this situation.

Both hook and hookless rims are built using the same dimensions and materials.
Find more about Hook VS Hookless >>

Hook

Hookless

Brake System This is a required option.

Disc

Finish This is a required option.

Matte is slightly lighter and a more subtle finish (most popular). Glossy has a shine to it.

Full Custom: This option (if provided here to choose) offers custom finish such as Satin/Raw etc at no extra charge but subject to rim models with 3-5 days LONGER on manufacture. And custom color painting is also available with added 15g/rim and extra $20USD/rim as a start. If you select this option and LEAVE YOUR TAILORED REQUIREMENT IN THE NOTES AT CHECKOUT, we will reach out to you once the order is placed.

Glossy

Matte

Full Custom

Weave This is a required option.

The layup schedule is predetermined for each model, but you can choose the outer layer for cosmetic appearence.

The rim strength & weight is virtually identical.

Matte UD is the most popular and has a subtle look.

The futuristic Hexa-Comb and Braided UD are smooth and looks great on deep rims.
More info about Weave >>

Full Custom: This option (if provided here to choose) offers custom weaves such as 3k twill vertical/ horizontal/ Braided UD etc with extra charge of $15USD/rim as a start but subject to rim models with 3~5 days LONGER on manufacture. If you select this option and LEAVE YOUR TAILORED REQUIREMENT IN THE NOTES AT CHECKOUT, we will reach out to you once the order is placed.

12K

Hexa-Comb USD +15

Full Custom USD +15

Center Channel Hole This is a required option.

With Access Holes: This is the traditional method. Spoke access holes are drilled in the center channel to allow the nipples to easily be fed through the rim. Tubeless tape is required to seal the rim.

No Access Holes: No spoke access holes are drilled in the center channel. Feeding the nipples through the rim is more challenging, but it allows for a tubeless setup without the need for tape. This kind of system is known as "road tubeless" and was made popular by Mavic. Some companies still refer to it as "UST style", however, UST is actually a specific interface between the tire and rim which was developed by a partnership between Mavic, Michelin, and Hutchinson.

Currently, rims with 'No Access Holes' do not work with our carbon spokes.

With Access Holes

No Access Holes

Drain Hole This is a required option.

The two small drain holes located 90° to the valve hole effectively help evacuate both the water trapped inside the rim and the air leaking into the rim chamber caused by nonperfect tubeless tape sealing handwork that may risk rim explosure in an aggressive tire inflating.

It is the small reinforced layer prelaminated on the area where the drain hole is drilled later that makes the rim strength fairly ensured without any compromise of weight added.

Riders who ride in wet areas are suggested to order rims with drain holes.
More info about holes >>

With Drain Holes

No Drain Holes

Decal This is a required option.

Road rims use super light waterslide decals (matte colors). The decal is very thin and applied under a clearcoat so they are non-removeable.

Pictures about light-bicycle decal >>

If you want custom graphic, Please email us, we will design for you. There will be extra cost for custom graphic on rims.

Pictures about custom graphics >>

Blank (No decal)

Stealth (Grey)

Blue

Green

Magenta

Orange

Red

White

Yellow

Valve Stem This is a required option.

We use a lightweight black alloy anodized valves with an oversized concave collar for easy gripping. A rubber o-ring goes in between the rim and the collar to help seal the rim and match the contour of the rim profile. The valve core is removable so you can add sealant without removing your tire.
Link to tubeless valve instructions

None

Add Valve Stem USD +7 each

Tubeless Tape This is a required option.

Add Tubeless Tape: A roll of 10-yard-long tape is provided separately as parts to do the favor for those who treasure the dirt in the hand and are passionate in DIY stuff.
Information of tubeless rim tape

Apply Tubeless Tape: In Light Bicycle, a proprietary taping aid works with our wheel builders to guarantee that a solid taping craft at industrial-level is well implemented in order for you to ride carefree tubeless at any conditions.

You do NOT have to use any tubeless tape to run tubeless if you have chosen "No Access Holes" on the rim center channel.

None

Add Tubeless Tape USD +6 each

Apply Tubeless Tape USD +6 each

Rear Wheel Dishing Pattern This is a required option.

While the vast majority of frames require Centered (Traditional) dishing, those of Cannondale’s with Ai offset design (Asymmetric Integration) comply with a special kind of offset dishing for the rear wheel.

Know more about Cannondale’s Ai technology >>

Centered (Traditional)

Ai offset- 6mm

Ai offset- 3mm

Send Photos for Shipping Confirmation This is a required option.

Send Photos for Shipping Confirmation could be offered at NO extra charge so that you could have your tailored products viewed/inspected before shipping and the photos shared with your friends in advance.

It takes about 1~3 business days added to the lead time subject to the orders queuing status.

If you have any special requirement on the photos, such as weight measurement, please leave a note at checkout.

Yes (1-3 days longer)

No ( I do not need photos)

Recon Pro orders start shipping in October.

- + Pair

Hub Brand This is a required option.

Model	Weight	POE	Cost	Reliability	Quality	Unique Feature	Color Options	Warehouse Location	Website
Novatec	287g	27	Low	Good	Good	Inexpensive	Three	China	NOVATEC
Bitex	258g	24	Low	Good	Good	Light	Two	China	BITEX
DT 350	374g	18/36/54	Low	Better	Good	Quiet and reliable (18t option)	One	China	DT SWISS
DT 240S	317g	18/36/54	Medium	Best	Best	Quiet and reliable (18t option)	One	China/N.A.	DT SWISS
DT 240 EXP	299g	EXP 36	Medium	Best	Best	Quiet and reliable (EXP 36 )	One	China/N.A.	DT SWISS
DT 180	290g	EXP 36	High	Best	Best	Super Light, EXP 36	One	China/N.A.	DT SWISS
Chris King	326g	45	High	Best	Best	Rebuildable bearings	Nine	China	CHRIS KING
Industry Nine	327g	60	Medium	Better	Best	Loud, engagement	Eleven	China/N.A.	INDUSTRY NINE
Onyx	434g	Infinite	High	Better	Best	Silent, sprag clutch	Eighteen+ (Custom Available)	North America	ONYX
Carbon-Ti	270g	56	High	Better	Best	Extreme Light	Nine	China	Caron-Ti
ARC	332g	48	Low	Better	Good	Economic and reliable	One	China	ARC
Chosen	260g	24	Low	Better	Good	Economic and reliable	One	China	Chosen
Light Bicycle Speed-Hub V1.0/V2.0	335g	24-V1.0/ 36-V2.0	Low	Better	Good	Proprietary for Carbon Spokes Steel Bearing-V1.0/ Ceramic-V2.0	One	China	Light Bicycle

Besides hubs listed to choose online directly, you could also have more others built to the wheels on your custom order by contacting us.
See more about Light Bicycle's FULL HUB OPTIONS

* POE = Points of Engagement

* DT hubs come standard with an 18t star ratchet but are upgradeable to 36 or 54t.

* Average weight will vary slightly depending on axle and freehub combination.

DT SWISS 180

DT SWISS 240 EXP

DT SWISS 350

Chris King R45D

Industry Nine Solix

Onyx Vesper

Front Axle This is a required option.

If the size you need is not listed, please contact us and we'll reach out to you to confirm your order.

By default, no Quick Release skewers are offered with hubs.

12 / 100mm

15 / 100mm

QR / 100mm

Rear Axle This is a required option.

If the size you need is not listed, please contact us and we'll reach out to you to confirm your order.

By default, no Quick Release skewers are offered with hubs.

12 / 142mm

QR / 135mm

Freehub Body This is a required option.

Shimano Road 11S

Shimano Road 11S Alloy

Sram XDR Alloy

Campy 11S Alloy

Sram XDR

Shimano Micro Spline Road Alloy

Spoke Head This is a required option.

J-bend version: use J-bend hubs and spokes
Straight pull version: use straight pull hubs and spokes

straight pull

J-bend

Brake System This is a required option.

6-bolt

Center lock

Hub Color This is a required option.

Choose your hub shell colour. By default, Onyx hubs come with anodized black tension caps and end caps. These parts are available in other anodized-only colours, so please specify in the notes at checkout if you want something other than black.

Anodized-Black

Anodized-Black Matte

Anodized-Blue

Anodized-Gold

Anodized-Green

Anodized-Orange

Anodized-Purple

Anodized-Red

Anodized-Silver

Black

Blue

Gold

Green

Lime

Matte Black

Orange

Pink

Pink / Purple

Powdercoat-Black Aura

Powdercoat-Blue Baby

Powdercoat-Blue Candy

Powdercoat-Green Antifreeze

Powdercoat-Green Fluorescent

Powdercoat-Green Kawasaki

Powdercoat-Pink Fluorescent

Powdercoat-Purple Candy

Purple

Red

Silver

Turquoise

Front Holes Count This is a required option.

ROAD Product
Road rim brake: Stocked in 20h and 24h
Road disc: Stocked in 24h and 28h

MTB Product
MTB rims: Stocked in 32h. Only XC Flyweight rims are stocked in 28h as well as 32h
Please note that our valves are drilled for presta and spoke holes are made for external nipples by default. If you have a custom drilling requirements please contact us.

24H

28H

Rear Holes Count This is a required option.

ROAD Product
Road rim brake: Stocked in 20h and 24h
Road disc: Stocked in 24h and 28h

24H

28H

Ratchet This is a required option.

Our North America shop offers DT Swiss 350 SL hubs with star ratchet.

36T - The standard offer of the SL version.
54T - Faster engagement, but shallow teeth require more careful re-greasing.

DT Swiss 180 and 240 EXP take EXP ratchets.
EXP 36 - The more precise contact makes a longer lifespan.
EXP 54 - Upgraded from EXP 36 to gain incredibly faster engagement.

Industry Nine and Chris King hubs as well as more others apply pawl system while Onyx goes with dead-silent Sprag Clutch engagement.

36T

45T

54T

605T

EXP 36

EXP 54

Sprag Clutch

Spoke This is a required option.

Brand	Model	Type	Thread Diameter (mm)	Weight(g)	Gauge	Riding Style	Available(Warehouse Location)
Sapim	Race	Double Butted	2.0 - 1.8 - 2.0	5.7g (260mm)	14G	Heavy Duty	North America, China
Sapim	D-Light	Double Butted	2.0 - 1.65 - 2.0	4.8g (260mm)	14G	Versatile	North America, China
Sapim	CX-Ray	Aero	2.0 - 0.9/2.2 - 2.0	4.4g (260mm)	N/A	Light Aero	North America, China
Sapim	CX-Sprint	Aero	2.0 - 1.25/2.25 - 2.0	5.2g (260mm)	N/A	Light Aero	China
DT SWISS	Competition Race	Double Butted	2.0 - 1.6 - 2.0	4.8g (260mm)	14G	Versatile	China
Pillar	PSR X-TRA 1420	Aero	2.0 - 0.95/2.2 - 2.0	4.4g (260mm)	N/A	Inexpensive Aero	China
Pillar	Wing 20	Aero	2.2 - 1.2/2.0 - 2.0	4.3g (260mm)	N/A	Light Aero	China
Light Bicycle	Oil slick J-bend	Single butted	2.0 - 2.0 - 1.95	6.7g (260mm)	14G	Cool color	China
Light Bicycle	LB Flyweight Carbon (Regular Edition-Bladed)	Aero	3.2-1.5/3-3.2	2.65g (SP, 260mm); 2.8g (J-bend,260mm)	N/A	Light Aero/Stiff	China
Light Bicycle	LB Flyweight Carbon (Regular Edition-Butted)	Aero	2.3 - 2/2.3-2.3	2.3g (SP, 260mm)	N/A	Light/Stiff	China
Berd	PolyLight	Rope-like	2.0-1.8	2.5g (260mm)	N/A	Extreme Light	North America

Sapim CX Ray

Sapim D-Light

Sapim Race

Nipple This is a required option.

Nipple Brand	Model	Material	Color	Length	Available (Warehouse Location)
Sapim	Double Square Secure Lock	Alloy	Black, Red, Green, Blue, Gold, Lime, Purple, Orange	16mm	North America
Sapim	Polyax/ Polyax Secure Lock	Alloy	Black, Red, Green, Blue, Gold, Lime, Purple, Orange,Silver	14mm	China
Sapim	Polyax Secure Lock	Brass	Black	14mm	China/N.A.
DT Swiss	DT SQUORX (PRO HEAD PRO LOCK)	Alloy	Black, Red	15mm	China
DT Swiss	Standard PRO LOCK	Brass	Black	14mm	China

Aluminium Black

Aluminium Silver

Aluminium Red

Aluminium Blue

Aluminium Gold

Aluminium Green

Aluminium Lime

Aluminium Orange

Aluminium Purple

Brass Black

Bead type This is a required option.

Hook

Brake System This is a required option.

Disc

Finish This is a required option.

Matte

Weave This is a required option.

Decal This is a required option.

NA warehouse offers road rims and flyweight rims using super light waterslide decals (glossy black). The decal is very thin and applied under a clearcoat so they are non-removeable.

Non-removable glossy black waterslide graphics

Valve Stem This is a required option.

None

Add Valve Stem USD +7 each

Tubeless Tape This is a required option.

Add Tubeless Tape: A roll of 10-yard-long tape is provided separately as parts to do the favor for those who treasure the dirt in the hand and are passionate in DIY stuff.

Apply Tubeless Tape: The tubeless tape with high tensile strength is tightly installed on the wheel(s) at industrial-level for you to ride carefree tubeless at any conditions.

None

Add Tubeless Tape USD +8 each

Apply Tubeless Tape USD +8 each

Front Vittoria Tire This is a required option.

Please note that the tires will NOT be pre-installed on the wheels.

Feel free to contact us (support@lightbicycle.com) if you want to special order other Vittoria tires.

None

Terreno Dry,700x38c,TNT,Anthracite,490g USD +59.99

Terreno Wet,700x38c,TNT,Anthracite,500g USD +59.99

Rear Vittoria Tire This is a required option.

Please note that the tires will NOT be pre-installed on the wheels.

Feel free to contact us (support@lightbicycle.com) if you want to special order other Vittoria tires.

None

Terreno Dry,700x38c,TNT,Anthracite,490g USD +59.99

Terreno Wet,700x38c,TNT,Anthracite,500g USD +59.99

Recon Pro orders start shipping in October.

- + Pair

Piece Weight: 1392.00g+/-3%

Subtotal: USD 584+

Piece Weight: 870.00g+/-3%

Subtotal: USD 408+

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WHEELSET SPECS

RIMS

Our Pro series comes with a 5-year warranty (lifetime optional), while the non-pro with a 3-year warranty and crash replacement.

Rim Model AR46 disc
UCI-Approved >>
Material Toray T700 & T800 Premium Carbon Fiber
Size 29”/700C (ETRTO 622mm)
Series FALCON
Intended Use Road/CX/Gravel
Bead Type Clincher
Tubeless Capable Yes
Inner/Outer Width Hook 21mm/28mm, Hookless 22.5mm/28mm
Depth 46mm
ERD 548mm (not including nipple head dimension)
Rim Weight 435+/-15g
Profile Symmetric (0mm)
Max Cyclist Weight (on flat ground) 130kg/ 287lbs
Spoke Hole Angle ±6°
Spoke Tension 120~135kgf front disc side and rear drive side
Max Tire Pressure (with 25C) Hook: 110psi/ 7.58bar, Hookless: 75psi/ 5.17bar
Recommended Tire Width 23C~43C

Rims

Our Pro series comes with a 5-year warranty (lifetime optional), while the non-pro with a 3-year warranty and crash replacement.

Rim Model: AR46 disc
UCI-Approved >>
Material: Toray T700 & T800 Premium Carbon Fiber
Size: 29”/700C (ETRTO 622mm)
Series: FALCON
Intended Use: Road/CX/Gravel
Bead Type: Clincher
Tubeless Capable: Yes
Inner/Outer Width: Hook 21mm/28mm, Hookless 22.5mm/28mm
Depth: 46mm
ERD: 548mm (not including nipple head dimension)
Rim Weight: 435+/-15g
Profile: Symmetric (0mm)
Max Cyclist Weight (on flat ground): 130kg/ 287lbs
Spoke Hole Angle: ±6°
Spoke Tension: 120~135kgf front disc side and rear drive side
Max Tire Pressure (with 25C): Hook: 110psi/ 7.58bar, Hookless: 75psi/ 5.17bar
Recommended Tire Width: 23C~43C

Hubs

We keep in stock the most popular axle sizes and colors of some well-liked hub models. If you want a special order, feel free to contact us (sales@lightbicycle.com).

Model: DT SWISS 180, DT SWISS 240 EXP, DT SWISS 350, Industry Nine 1/1, Chris King R45D, Industry Nine Solix, Carbon-Ti X-Hub, Bitex BX312F / BX312R, Onyx Vesper
Front Axle Size: 12 / 100mm, 15 / 100mm, QR / 100mm
Rear Axle Size: 12 / 142mm, QR / 135mm
Driver Body: Shimano Road 11S, Shimano Road 11S Alloy, Sram XDR Alloy, Sram XDR, Shimano Micro Spline Road Alloy, Campy 11S Alloy
Hole: 24H, 28H

Other Parts

Leave a note at checkout or contact us if you want spare spokes or nipples.

Spokes: Pillar Aero X-TRA 1420, Pillar Wing 20 in Oil Slick Color (For Bitex Hub only), Sapim CX Ray, Sapim CX Sprint-Rear drive side/ CX Ray-Other sides, Sapim D-Light, Sapim Race
Nipples: Aluminium Black, Brass Oil slick, Brass Black, Aluminium Silver, Aluminium Red, Aluminium Blue, Aluminium Gold, Aluminium Green, Aluminium Lime, Aluminium Orange, Aluminium Purple

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Overview

Featuring a wide 28mm external width, this tubeless ready wheelset offers a wide and stable platform for everything from road to gravel tires.

With the 21mm internal width and 46mm depth, the 46mm wheels are well suited as an aerodynamic gravel race wheels or a deep dish cyclocross wheelset. The width is versatile enough for 25-28c road tires and lighten up your road bike to give you an edge at the next Gran Fondo!
Specs
Rims

Our Pro series comes with a 5-year warranty (lifetime optional), while the non-pro with a 3-year warranty and crash replacement.

Rim Model: AR46 disc
UCI-Approved >>

Material: Toray T700 & T800 Premium Carbon Fiber

Size: 29”/700C (ETRTO 622mm)

Series: FALCON

Intended Use: Road/CX/Gravel

Bead Type: Clincher

Tubeless Capable: Yes

Inner/Outer Width: Hook 21mm/28mm, Hookless 22.5mm/28mm

Depth: 46mm

ERD: 548mm (not including nipple head dimension)

Rim Weight: 435+/-15g

Profile: Symmetric (0mm)

Max Cyclist Weight (on flat ground): 130kg/ 287lbs

Spoke Hole Angle: ±6°

Spoke Tension: 120~135kgf front disc side and rear drive side

Max Tire Pressure (with 25C): Hook: 110psi/ 7.58bar, Hookless: 75psi/ 5.17bar

Recommended Tire Width: 23C~43C

Read more for actual road tire width

Hubs

We keep in stock the most popular axle sizes and colors of some well-liked hub models. If you want a special order, feel free to contact us (sales@lightbicycle.com).

Model: DT SWISS 180, DT SWISS 240 EXP, DT SWISS 350, Industry Nine 1/1, Chris King R45D, Industry Nine Solix, Carbon-Ti X-Hub, Bitex BX312F / BX312R, Onyx Vesper

Front Axle Size: 12 / 100mm, 15 / 100mm, QR / 100mm

Rear Axle Size: 12 / 142mm, QR / 135mm

Driver Body: Shimano Road 11S, Shimano Road 11S Alloy, Sram XDR Alloy, Sram XDR, Shimano Micro Spline Road Alloy, Campy 11S Alloy

Hole: 24H, 28H

Other Parts

Leave a note at checkout or contact us if you want spare spokes or nipples.

Spokes: Pillar Aero X-TRA 1420, Pillar Wing 20 in Oil Slick Color (For Bitex Hub only), Sapim CX Ray, Sapim CX Sprint-Rear drive side/ CX Ray-Other sides, Sapim D-Light, Sapim Race

Nipples: Aluminium Black, Brass Oil slick, Brass Black, Aluminium Silver, Aluminium Red, Aluminium Blue, Aluminium Gold, Aluminium Green, Aluminium Lime, Aluminium Orange, Aluminium Purple
Tech

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Warranty

For Non-Pro Series Rims: From the date of purchase, 3-year Standard Warranty.

For Pro Series Rims: From the date of purchase, 5-year Pro Warranty as standard and an upgraded optional lifetime Premium Warranty with minimum charge.

Crash Replacement: It is applicable with the same period as the warranty time range that you purchased for the rims with 10% /25% discount for Non-Pro series /Pro series.

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In The Box

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Gallery

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Ryan : AR46 disc rims, 3k horizontal weave in satin finish. Laced to Mack track hubs, low flange front, high flange front. Stays true after 6 months of rough riding, looks great under the sun. Hope to order again soon! Great customer service and communication throughout.

United States

kory-york-frameset-on-custom-track-wheelset

Ryan : Here are the photos of AR46D, satin finish horizontal 3k weave, 20h 24h custom rims laced to Mack super light track hubs 20h low flange front, 24h high flange rear. Sapim laser spokes. Loving the wheelset you guys are killing it!

United States

cube-endurance-bike-with-light-bicycle-ar46-carbon-disc-brake-wheels-700c

ID : The AR46 matches perfectly my Cube endurance bike. The wheels provide my bike a beautiful finish. I am very satisfied and happy I did decide to order from Light Bicycle. Bike: Cube Agree C:62 Wheels & Hubs: AR46 Disc + Bitex BX312 Groupset: SRAM Rival etap

Germany

Milnes-all-road-bike-with-light-bicycle-ar46-carbon-wheels

JASON : AR46 with Bitex Hubs. These are my do it all wheelset! They go through all the worst UK winter weather and perform impeccably, I've been using them for all training & commuting for the past 2 years and they still run as true as they did out of the box! A fantastic choice!

UK(Britain)

Light Bicycle : Rims: AR46 disc Hook 12K Matte Disc 24H With Drain Holes With Access Holes Hubs: Bitex BX312 Oil Slick 12/100mm 12/142mm straight pull Center lock 27T Sram XDR Spokes: Pillar Wing 20 in oil slick color (for Bitex hubs only) Nipples: Sapim brass oil slick

canyon-road-bike-on-light-bicycle-carbon-wheels-tubeless

Kurt : Reliable wheels, I love them!

Norway

canyon-road-bike-on-light-bicycle-ar46-disc-wheels

Justas : This is going to sound overly positive, but the experience and the product were and still is that way. Communication was clear and rapid. Manufacturing and shipping could be faster, but LB were very clear abou that upfront. Wheels are stiff, comfortable and of flawless quality. Would recommend (and already did to multiplw friends) and am planning to buy more LB wheels

Lithuania

carbon-all-road-wheelset-light-bicycle-wheels-review

Luke : AR46 Disc with Bitex hubs - amazing, all-around wheels set, super lightweight, very bulletproof, great for climbing, racing and aero enough for fast flat pulls!

Canada

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COMMENTS

Gilles 2024/10/14

Hi, is the allow purple nipples option available? I can't select it in the options. Best, Gilles.

LightBicycle 2024/10/14

Hi Gilles, Thanks for reaching out! Yes, the aluminium purple nipple is available. Are you looking for AR46 road disc wheels 700C? Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Dme 2022/01/09

I love those wheels. I am wondering, is a netto weight of 75kg to combine with the flyweight option? and is it still also responsible or recommended or better not to. With clothes and teh bike itself is the weight is near 90kg i guess? Love to hear your opinion. Thank u!

LightBicycle 2022/01/10

Hi Dme, You are a light rider, so the flyweight version should be ok for you. It would be 410g+/-15 for each rim. There will be a USD12 added for the flyweight version rim. Have you figured out the road disc wheelset configurations yet? Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Oleg 2021/10/22

Hello, I'm looking to AR46 wheelset. Not sure about the spokes. Are the Pillar Aero X-TRA 1420 good enough for moderate good paved roads? My weight is 75kg. Going to try with tubeless setup. Thank you.

LightBicycle 2021/10/22

Hi Oleg, 1. A 28mm wide AR46 road disc wheelset will work for your bike as the tires CUBE complete bike setup is 28mm. 2. If you are only riding moderate paved roads in good conditions, Pillar spokes would be enough. Especially the fact that you are not a heavy rider. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Paul 2021/07/19

Hello, Is it possible to order the AR46 in the satin finish with the pro decals? Thanks in advance!

LightBicycle 2021/07/19

Hi Paul, It is okay to manufacture AR46 28mm wide road disc rims/wheels 700C in satin finish and with pro valve logo. You can list the order specs here. Then we can work on invoice accordingly for you. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Tommo 2021/07/05

Se avete delle offerte al riguardo delle ruote ar465 sono interessato . Che siano a sconto con una tipologia di mozzi o un'altra va bene lo stesso , spero ci sia qualche offerta presto . Grazie

LightBicycle 2021/07/06

Hi Tommo, Can you tell me the hubs you want for this AR46 28mm wide road disc wheelset 700C or the price range you consider so I can send you an offer accordingly? Thanks, Lightbicyclce

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Matze 2021/07/02

Hey, I am a quite heavy sprinter (90 kg) and ride a lot of gravel or cyclocross -> are 24 spokes enough or should I go for 28? Do you offer DT Swiss 350 with 28 Spokes? Since I wash my bike a lot due to dirty conditions, do you include water drainage holes in the rims or are they not necessary? Thanks a lot Matze

LightBicycle 2021/07/02

Hi Matze, If you ride aggressively, you can go for front 24H/rear 28H. But we only have DT Swiss 240 exp road disc hubs with front 24H/rear 28H in stock. For DT Swiss 350 hubs, we only have front 24H/rear 28H available now. Or we can make rims road disc AR46 with around 50g carbon fiber material added( heavy duty version), then you can choose front 24H/rear 24H. What do you think? Thanks, Lightbicycle

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LUCIANO.ceglie.luciano@yahoo.it 2021/07/02

buongiorno,vorrei acquistare un set ruote AR46 x28 strada,perno passante anteriore/posteriore 12 mm,incluso le tasse per l'Italia,puo farmi un preventivo? grazie

LightBicycle 2021/07/02

Hi Sir, For AR46 road disc wheelset, what hubs do you prefer? Then we can quote accordinlgy for you. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Michael 2021/04/16

Can these AR46 come with 15mm TA on the 240 front hups

LightBicycle 2021/04/16

Hi Michael, It is okay to order AR46 road disc wheels with front 15mm TA. You can list the wheelset specs here, i can work on invoice accordingly for you. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Liam 2020/12/04

I'm after a set of disc road wheels. These ones look great - 28mm wide, 46 deep, and extremely light. But the description says they're for road, cx and gravel, but "gravel optimised". Does that mean a different set of wheels would be a better choice / faster for road?

LightBicycle 2020/12/07

Hi Liam, Can you describe the wind condition on your side? AR46 road disc wheels 700C provides better aerodynamics in no wind. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Paul 2020/10/17

Outstanding customer service. Quick to reply and answer customer's concerns questions and provide alternatives to meet customer's needs, as well as (*"ABC"...Always Be Closing...") *Glen Ross. The AR46 is my 2nd pair from Light Bicycles. Continue the outstanding job.

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Angelo 2020/09/01

Hello, is it possible to have a customization (and the quotation) whit different rims for front and rear: front: AR36 DISC-28mm wide-36mm deep rear: AR46 DISC-28mm wide-46mm deep HUB: Novatec D411SB / D412SB AXLE: 12 / 100mm - 12 / 142mm Freehub: Shimano Road 11S Brake System: centerlock Spoke: Sapim CX Ray Nipple: Aluminium Black Bead type: hook Finish: matte Weave: 3k Center Channel Hole: With Holes Decal: Stealth (Grey) Valve Stem: None Tubeless Tape: Add Tubeless Tape Expedition: to Italy whit prepaid Taxes Thanks in advance, Angelo

LightBicycle 2020/09/02

Hi Angelo, Yes, we can custom build a mixed depth wheelset 700C 28mm wide for you. We just sent it throught email to you. Please check. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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B5000 2020/08/27

Love this wheelset - it's been excellent in all conditions. Wondering if you will ever make a flyweight version?

LightBicycle 2020/08/28

Hi Bryant, Yes, we can custom make a lighter version road disc for you if you want. May i know your weight please? Thanks, Lightbicycle

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RP 2020/07/15

Hi, What is the approximate shipping cost to New Zealand?

LightBicycle 2020/07/15

Hi RP, Currently, we only have FedEx that available for New Zealand shipments. Do you like AR46 road disc wheelset? Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Buco 2020/05/26

Hello, what is the diameter of the spoke hole in the rim? Thanks

LightBicycle 2020/05/27

Hi Buco, The spoke access hole on the rim bed is 8mm by default. The nipple hole on the inner side of the rim is 4.5mm for the external nipples and 2.5mm for the inner nipples. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Jim 2020/03/03

Can you do Cannondale offset 6mm wheels

LightBicycle 2020/03/03

Hi Jim, Yes, we could do the Cannondale offset 6mm offset on rear wheel for you. May i know your 700C disc wheelset specs here? Then we can work on invoice accordingly for you. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Build Your Falcon WHEELSET AR46 DISC

Overview

Specs

Tech

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In The Box

Rims

Hubs

Other Parts

Overview

Specs

Rims

Hubs

Other Parts

Tech

Warranty

In The Box

Gallery