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Petz
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by Petz

Maybe interesting for some:
You can already place orders (via mail) at LB and get the -10% Black Friday discount.
Just ordered some WR35 rims, 200€ per piece including tax free shipping to Europe. Quite nice imo.

mrlobber
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by mrlobber

Petz wrote:
Wed Nov 09, 2022 9:29 am
Maybe interesting for some:
You can already place orders (via mail) at LB and get the -10% Black Friday discount.
Only email? Did they mention by chance when this would be available sitewide?
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Petz
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by Petz

mrlobber wrote:
Wed Nov 09, 2022 12:46 pm
Only email? Did they mention by chance when this would be available sitewide?
They didn't, but if I remember correctly, last year's discount was officially only available for the Weekend around Black Friday.
If you need something, I wouldn't hesitate to just contact them. They reply quite fast if you catch them while working hours, this morning it just took them 5min to reply to my questions. They send you a link to their site with a customized offer, from there ordering/payment is just like with a regular order.

I guess by ordering now, you can also avoid longer production times that may occure around Black Friday sales.

Erwin
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by Erwin

Has someone tested the actual grooved graphene surface with eebrakes? Does it work good?

Also I am looking for a deeper disc wheelset. Would you go with AR56 or AR565 flyweight rims?

Aesch
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by Aesch

mrlobber wrote:
Wed Nov 09, 2022 12:46 pm
Petz wrote:
Wed Nov 09, 2022 9:29 am
Maybe interesting for some:
You can already place orders (via mail) at LB and get the -10% Black Friday discount.
Only email? Did they mention by chance when this would be available sitewide?
Just email the order you want, they'll refund the 10 percent on non pro and 15 percent on pro rims when the site offers the discount too. Saves you a few weeks of waiting too. (huge order spike as soon as the site mentions the discount).

Biff66
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by Biff66

TTRV wrote:
Mon Oct 24, 2022 9:16 am
The AR56 I've got are the 28mm external version fitted with tyres that blow up to 27mm.
Which tires are you running that give you 27mm inflated width on AR56s? I'm planning to use some AR56s on an older frame with tight clearance, so I'm looking for tires (preferably tube-type) with an inflated width of 26-27mm max. (LB quotes the AR56 as 28mm external/21.6mm internal.)

rhs2z
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by rhs2z

I like the look of this marble weave on R88s:

Does anyone have this? Does it look good in person? (Or will I be constantly checking if I cracked my rim haha.)
Attachments
R88-road-clincher-carbon-rim-marble-weave.jpg

VeloCris
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by VeloCris

is the wavy rims a gimmick? someone said zipps nsw test like 10 watts slower actually cuz of it. im looking to build the best rims for 1200 ish for hilly terrain. idealy an all rounder so i can sell my hyper d33 and just have one set of rims. hyper d45 is 46 front 56 rear which i may just get instead of building something from LB but wanted to hear opinions. will go on gen 7 madone so frame already super aero just want something light and decently aero and stable in winds

seventyseven
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by seventyseven

Black Friday/Cyber Monday officially announced: https://www.lightbicycle.com/newsletter ... -2022.html

TTRV
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by TTRV

Biff66 wrote:
Thu Nov 10, 2022 4:54 pm
TTRV wrote:
Mon Oct 24, 2022 9:16 am
The AR56 I've got are the 28mm external version fitted with tyres that blow up to 27mm.
Which tires are you running that give you 27mm inflated width on AR56s? I'm planning to use some AR56s on an older frame with tight clearance, so I'm looking for tires (preferably tube-type) with an inflated width of 26-27mm max. (LB quotes the AR56 as 28mm external/21.6mm internal.)
Cadex race 25. Not the best tyres rolling resistance-wise but quite grippy and came with my Giant TCR when I bought, so I'll probably keep them til I have to change them.

Edopizzo
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by Edopizzo

Biff66 wrote:
Thu Nov 10, 2022 4:54 pm
TTRV wrote:
Mon Oct 24, 2022 9:16 am
The AR56 I've got are the 28mm external version fitted with tyres that blow up to 27mm.
Which tires are you running that give you 27mm inflated width on AR56s? I'm planning to use some AR56s on an older frame with tight clearance, so I'm looking for tires (preferably tube-type) with an inflated width of 26-27mm max. (LB quotes the AR56 as 28mm external/21.6mm internal.)
GP5000 25c should be 27mm actual on a 21mm internal

matcav
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by matcav

VeloCris wrote:
Sun Nov 13, 2022 5:16 pm
is the wavy rims a gimmick?
also interested in this - however, the Farsports option seems to be more convincing

VeloCris
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by VeloCris

matcav wrote:
Tue Nov 15, 2022 11:26 am
VeloCris wrote:
Sun Nov 13, 2022 5:16 pm
is the wavy rims a gimmick?
also interested in this - however, the Farsports option seems to be more convincing
Which option would that be ?

Here’s the build

HUB-F DT SWISS 240 EXP Black 12 / 100mm straight pull Center lock 24H
HUB-R DT SWISS 240 EXP Black 12 / 142mm straight pull Center
AR465d Flyweight Hook UD Paintless Disc 24H With Drain Holes With Access Holes 5 Years
Grey Laser Engraving (Falcon Pro); 15% BF off

$1485 > $1265 with the 15% off , I’m back and forth if this is worth it over the $980 quick buy set with the race carbon spike and LB speed hub. They say their hub is comparable to novatec and said the dt would be more reliable lol

matcav
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by matcav

VeloCris wrote:
Tue Nov 15, 2022 12:15 pm
matcav wrote:
Tue Nov 15, 2022 11:26 am
VeloCris wrote:
Sun Nov 13, 2022 5:16 pm
is the wavy rims a gimmick?
also interested in this - however, the Farsports option seems to be more convincing
Which option would that be ?
These:
https://wheelsfar.com/waves-wheels-dt240-p0138.html

ouengineer17
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by ouengineer17

Edopizzo wrote:
Tue Nov 15, 2022 11:25 am
Biff66 wrote:
Thu Nov 10, 2022 4:54 pm
TTRV wrote:
Mon Oct 24, 2022 9:16 am
The AR56 I've got are the 28mm external version fitted with tyres that blow up to 27mm.
Which tires are you running that give you 27mm inflated width on AR56s? I'm planning to use some AR56s on an older frame with tight clearance, so I'm looking for tires (preferably tube-type) with an inflated width of 26-27mm max. (LB quotes the AR56 as 28mm external/21.6mm internal.)
GP5000 25c should be 27mm actual on a 21mm internal
Yeah, mine came out at 26.5mm, so perfect width for the rule of 105.

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