Open mold wide profile carbon wheels

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Exar
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by Exar

On Aliexpress (search for 'dimple rim') braking seems to be the same as the real Zipp, both in wet and dry, however since I'm in the Netherlands the longest descent I've done on them is down a tall bridge :D
Chains to the right!

MattN
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by MattN

Found a crack over the brake track of my legit Zipp 303 FC tubular this morning, I'm currently contacting a few repair agents but also considering rim replacement too.

Anyone have a link to a good 303 alike tubular rim, 24 hole?

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Nbriles2000
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by Nbriles2000

What's the current recommendation for a 25mm x 38mm clincher disc wheelset? I'm hoping to keep it under 1500g and maybe $500 or less, if possible.

Found some ICAN wheels on Amazon, but they seem kinda heavy

matty
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by matty

Whilst looking at the Light Bicycle RR36C02:

https://www.lightbicycle.com/Road-bicyc ... lable.html

I have been looking around for alternatives before decing and came across the following:

http://www.carbonalbike.com/carbon-road ... n-rim.html

Looks like a good alternative for disc brake use being asymmetric. Any thoughts?

They also have this which seems more like the Light Bicycle offring:

http://www.carbonalbike.com/carbon-road ... e-rim.html

But as I am after disc brake use is the asymmetric rim the better one to go for?

Then there is the question of whether to buy rims only and get build up on DT 240 here in the UK, or get the chinese wheel builder to do it.

Multebear
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by Multebear

I would only buy from chinese venders with good reputation. Farsports and Light Bicycle and maybe a couple others.

Regarding buying rims or complete wheelsets, I'd prefer to buy rims. That way you'll be able to find your own builder and the result will be accordingly.

emotive
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by emotive

matty wrote:
Sun Apr 08, 2018 3:36 pm
Whilst looking at the Light Bicycle RR36C02:

https://www.lightbicycle.com/Road-bicyc ... lable.html

I have been looking around for alternatives before decing and came across the following:

http://www.carbonalbike.com/carbon-road ... n-rim.html

Looks like a good alternative for disc brake use being asymmetric. Any thoughts?

They also have this which seems more like the Light Bicycle offring:

http://www.carbonalbike.com/carbon-road ... e-rim.html

Both are only 25mm wide, so they are aero optimised for 23mm tyres. If you are running discs, and your frame has clearance, a wider rim is going to provide better support for a 25mm or 28mm tyre, and they are going to

But as I am after disc brake use is the asymmetric rim the better one to go for?

Then there is the question of whether to buy rims only and get build up on DT 240 here in the UK, or get the chinese wheel builder to do it.
Both of those Carbonal rim options are only 25mm wide. That is an optimal width for 23mm tyres. Given you have discs, you should take advantage of the clearance and run the widest tyres your frame can manage for lower rolling resistance, and smoother ride. SO I'd recommend a rim which can better support a wider tyre, and provide a better aero transition from tyre to rim. If you want a cheaper option than the LB wheels, I spotted these just last week - 28mm and 30mm width http://www.yishunbike.com/road_rims-132 ... brake-rims

marioc
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by marioc

Yishun rims are semi-hookless and max tire pressure is 90PSI.

emotive
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by emotive

marioc wrote:
Mon Apr 09, 2018 9:22 am
Yishun rims are semi-hookless and max tire pressure is 90PSI.
Anyone using a rim with a 22C inner width is not going to be above 90psi.

A 25mm GP4000 would measure 28 to 29mm wide and and likely run 70-80psi, depending on rider weight.
A 28mm GP4000 would measure 32 to 33mm wide and and likely run 50-60psi, depending on rider weight.

AZR3
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by AZR3

Anyone know of a disc rim that’s 21-22mm inner/28-30mm outer and 60-65mm deep?

emotive
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by emotive

AZR3 wrote:
Tue Apr 10, 2018 2:50 am
Anyone know of a disc rim that’s 21-22mm inner/28-30mm outer and 60-65mm deep?
Yishun have the deepest Disc rims with a wide profile that I have found:
55mm deep 28mm outer width, and 19C inner RSD-55C-TLR-DISC http://www.yishunbike.com/road_rims-148 ... brake-rims

They also have this in an asymmetric design (stiffer wheel build but less aero)
55mm deep, 30mm outer width, 22C inner http://www.yishunbike.com/road_rims-132 ... brake-rims

Getting closer to the Enve 4.5AR specs.

AZR3
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by AZR3

I just saw those and they are the closest to what I’m looking for so may end up going for them. I’ve got a couple months before I’m ready to order so hoping perhaps they’ll have a slightly deeper depth.

lwk
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by lwk

Are there any Nextie road rim/wheels users here? How are these holding up? How’s the braking and how easy or hard are tyres to mount? Thinking of purchasing a set of their premium rims
http://www.nextie.net/premium-road-clincher

pushstart
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by pushstart

marioc wrote:
Mon Apr 09, 2018 9:22 am
Yishun rims are semi-hookless and max tire pressure is 90PSI.
What do you mean by that? My new asymettrical 33mm-deep, 21mm-internal-width rims look "full-hookless" to me. (And the weight came in right around claimed -- 387 grams!)

lockxchg
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by lockxchg

How do you check brake track wear on these wheels? The brake track has become somewhat shiny/reflective on mine, I don't think it is a problem since they haven't used up a single set of pads yet, but I figured I would ask proactively what to look out for.

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krafra
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by krafra

After a long time of consideration, I finally want to buy a carbon wheelset for my bikes. I've looked at Farsports and LB's products. I thought about buying a wheelset with 28 mm rims, so I found this combination at Farsports:

Clincher FSC58CM-28 mm rims, UD Matt, 20/24H (I weigh 68 kg)
DT Swiss 240s, upgraded to 36 ratchets, J-bend
Sapim CX-Ray, black
Sapim SILS, black

I can understand that wider rims are generally better, but I see most here buy 25 mm rims. Why is that? Is it because of clearence issues in the brake caliper? I have gone through many pages of the thread, but can't really find the answer, I might have missed something.

Another dilemma I have is whether I should buy with or without spoke holes, I can see the positives and negatives about both. And it should be said that I'm not going tubeless.

Let me know what you think.

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