Light Bicycle wheel rims?
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I was lucky then. Ordered 11th March, shipped by 23rd March, and reached the US by 1st April or so.Ivan wrote: ↑Tue May 21, 2019 8:08 amTo give you an idea:I ordered April 23, my wheels were 'finished' late last week and the status just changed to 'shipped' today, but I don't have a tracking number yet. So you have a ways to go.
I ordered two rims on 21/03
They were shipped (recieved tracking number) on 13/04
Got a letter from customs on 29/04
I replied to this letter on 02/05
They arrived at my door on 14/05
So basically 2 months.
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Zero issues with GP4Ks, GP5Ks, or GPTTs. I've never even had to use a lever. The GPTTs were the tightest, but I also didn't have a chance to lay them in the sun first before mounting them. When I've gotten flats while riding and the tires are nice and warm, they come off and go back on even easier.deathbystereo wrote: ↑Tue May 21, 2019 5:58 amHi Guys,
Has anyone had any issues removing tires from the rims? I had some Reynolds Attack wheels and the things were the worst, there was no one that could get the tires away from the side walls.
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rides4beer wrote: ↑Tue May 21, 2019 2:49 pmZero issues with GP4Ks, GP5Ks, or GPTTs. I've never even had to use a lever. The GPTTs were the tightest, but I also didn't have a chance to lay them in the sun first before mounting them. When I've gotten flats while riding and the tires are nice and warm, they come off and go back on even easier.deathbystereo wrote: ↑Tue May 21, 2019 5:58 amHi Guys,
Has anyone had any issues removing tires from the rims? I had some Reynolds Attack wheels and the things were the worst, there was no one that could get the tires away from the side walls.
Had hell with the 5000 TLs. Next time, will try the warming thingie.
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Laying them on the pavement in the sun for a bit really helps. I've read about people putting them in the oven, but not sure I want to go that far.deepakvrao wrote: ↑Tue May 21, 2019 3:33 pmHad hell with the 5000 TLs. Next time, will try the warming thingie.
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I've had zero issues mounting Schwalbe G-One Speed tires or Michelin Power Gravel tires on LB 56mm hoops. Both tires inflated easily, using only a standard floor pump.deepakvrao wrote: ↑Tue May 21, 2019 3:33 pmrides4beer wrote: ↑Tue May 21, 2019 2:49 pmZero issues with GP4Ks, GP5Ks, or GPTTs. I've never even had to use a lever. The GPTTs were the tightest, but I also didn't have a chance to lay them in the sun first before mounting them. When I've gotten flats while riding and the tires are nice and warm, they come off and go back on even easier.deathbystereo wrote: ↑Tue May 21, 2019 5:58 amHi Guys,
Has anyone had any issues removing tires from the rims? I had some Reynolds Attack wheels and the things were the worst, there was no one that could get the tires away from the side walls.
Had hell with the 5000 TLs. Next time, will try the warming thingie.
Schwalbe's new list of compatible wheels for pro ones lists LB 35s and 45s as easy to install and inflatable with a floor pump. This was with 23mm tires. See below.
https://www.schwalbe.com/en/kompatibilitaet.html
https://www.schwalbe.com/en/kompatibilitaet.html
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Does anyone has ever received/try the new Falcom Pro, finish as an Enve SES ?
https://www.lightbicycle.com/700C-road- ... lable.html
I'm looking to build a pure road wheel - not for gravel - with this rim and a WI XMR Disc Hub, to use on my new BMC Roadmachine 01, used in mid and long ride, as well as in short (100/120K) race and climby triathlon (when i can't use my TM01).
But... it looks the 25mm internal is so huge ! I'm a bit surprise that LB recommand a start at 25mm tire when Enve on the SES 4.5 AR (nearly the same) recommand at the very minimum a 28mm tire.
It looks this rim just fit gravel bikes....
Does anyone has ever received/try the new Falcom Pro, finish as an Enve SES ?
https://www.lightbicycle.com/700C-road- ... lable.html
I'm looking to build a pure road wheel - not for gravel - with this rim and a WI XMR Disc Hub, to use on my new BMC Roadmachine 01, used in mid and long ride, as well as in short (100/120K) race and climby triathlon (when i can't use my TM01).
But... it looks the 25mm internal is so huge ! I'm a bit surprise that LB recommand a start at 25mm tire when Enve on the SES 4.5 AR (nearly the same) recommand at the very minimum a 28mm tire.
It looks this rim just fit gravel bikes....
I have a set on order but not arrived yet. Actually I don't think anyone has them yet as I have been placing the order already days before they have put them on the website (was in discussion with them about this release for a while in advance).Erikerac wrote: ↑Wed May 22, 2019 3:34 pmHi
Does anyone has ever received/try the new Falcom Pro, finish as an Enve SES ?
https://www.lightbicycle.com/700C-road- ... lable.html
I'm looking to build a pure road wheel - not for gravel - with this rim and a WI XMR Disc Hub, to use on my new BMC Roadmachine 01, used in mid and long ride, as well as in short (100/120K) race and climby triathlon (when i can't use my TM01).
But... it looks the 25mm internal is so huge ! I'm a bit surprise that LB recommand a start at 25mm tire when Enve on the SES 4.5 AR (nearly the same) recommand at the very minimum a 28mm tire.
It looks this rim just fit gravel bikes....
Will post some pics and opinion once here and mounted (GP5KTL 28mm).
Ok thanks, wait and see.sebejo wrote: ↑Thu May 23, 2019 1:00 pmI have a set on order but not arrived yet. Actually I don't think anyone has them yet as I have been placing the order already days before they have put them on the website (was in discussion with them about this release for a while in advance).
Will post some pics and opinion once here and mounted (GP5KTL 28mm).
Just for me, how do you think you'll fit this rim ? With 28mm or 25mm clincher ?
Tyres don't really have a width. They have a bead-to-bead distance. Whatever you mount them on, they'll take on a section of a circle from hook to hook. That can be wider or narrower depending on the width of the rim. 23mm tyre on a 23mm internal width is certainly pushing the limits, but it isnt' impossible.
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Just guessing bere. Lightbicycle's are hooked which provides extra retention for the tire and a 25 is probably fine for a hooked rim but the 3.4ARs and 4.5ARs are hookless.Erikerac wrote:That's my question at the moment : LB write it's 25C tire compatible but with an internal 25mm it seems "strange". When for the same internal ENVE recommand no less than 28mm...