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Build Your Falcon RIM R55

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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RIM SPECS

  • Rim Model R55
  • Material Toray T700 & T800 Premium Carbon Fiber
  • Size 29”/700C (ETRTO 622mm)
  • Series FALCON
  • Intended Use Road/CX
  • Bead Type Clincher
  • Tubeless Capable Yes
  • Inner/Outer Width 17.9mm/25mm
  • Depth 55mm
  • ERD 530mm (not including nipple head dimension)
  • Rim Weight 515+/-15g
  • Profile Symmetric (0mm)
  • Max Cyclist Weight (on flat ground) 130kg/ 287lbs
  • Spoke Hole Angle ±6°
  • Spoke Tension 100 ~115kgf front, 120~135kgf rear drive side
  • Max Tire Pressure (with 25C) 120psi/ 8.27bar
  • Recommended Tire Width 21C-38C

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TECH

Looking to turn your road or tri bike into an aero machine? With a 55mm profile, the R55 is deep enough to give you an aerodynamic advantage without compromising ride quality in the stiffest crosswinds.

Comfortable as a race-oriented wheelset or a daily driver, the 25mm outer width keeps things aerodynamically optimized with smoother rolling for your 25C ~ 28C tires.

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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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WHAT IS IN THE BOX

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Looking to turn your road or tri bike into an aero machine? With a 55mm profile, the R55 is deep enough to give you an aerodynamic advantage without compromising ride quality in the stiffest crosswinds.

Comfortable as a race-oriented wheelset or a daily driver, the 25mm outer width keeps things aerodynamically optimized with smoother rolling for your 25C ~ 28C tires.

Wilson : Beautiful custom built by Light Bicycle. Welcome to put on your own words.
United States
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Alen : R55 on Giant TCR....wheels are super stiff, also the sound of DT Swiss 54 rachet hub is amazing when coasting...all in all, will order another wheelset for my disc road bike in the near future.
Slovenia
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Light Bicycle : Rims: R55 Non-Disc (Grooved Graphene Surface) Hook UD Satin 20/24H With Drain Holes No Access Holes Hubs: Bitex RAF10 RAR9 Black 100/130 QR J-bend 20/24H 24T Shimano Road 11S Spokes: Pillar Aero X-TRA 1420 Nipples: Sapim brass black
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Ivan : I ordered carbon rims from Lightbicycle back in September 2020 and so far, I am very happy with those. The rims are 45 front 55 rear. It felt like a nice combination.
Germany
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Richard : R55 non disc, satin UD, no holes in rim bed hooked, 20/24 carbon ti X hubs
United States
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Light Bicycle : Rims: R55 - Grooved Graphene Surface 20/24H Matte Hexa Comb Carbon With Drain Holes (2.5mm) No Access Holes Hubs: Bitex RAF10 RAR9 100QR 130QR 24T Shimano Road 11s Spokes: Sapim CX Ray J-Bend Nipples: Sapim Brass Black Price: US$711.20 (*The current price may vary a bit.) Claimed Weight: 1535.46g+/-25
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Light Bicycle : Rims: R55 Grooved Graphene Surface Glossy Braided UD 32H With Drain Holes With Access Holes
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GUENEBAUT : Perfects feelings, these wheels are soooo efficient, I love them! Dynamic on the ride as well as a smooth behavior when you just want to cruise. At the very end... Ventoux summit with my roadmachine customed painted ;)
France
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COMMENTS

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Johan 2022/07/10

Hello. Do You have any rims with a slightly slimmer profile than the R-series? I have an older Scott road bike with just 29 mm clearance between the chainstays at the rim edge. I don’t know if 2 mm on each side is enough free space. I am looking for rims in the 50-60 mm height range. Thank You, Johan


LightBicycle 2022/07/11

Hi John, Are you looking for 23mm wide 700C wheelset rim brake? Thanks, Lightbicycle


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Matus 2022/03/30

Hello, I am thinking about new rims for my track bike. Can I ask you, which rim is more durable between models Falcon AR56 and R65? And how long shipping usually takes to Slovakia,Europe? I am interested in 2 rims, UD matt finish, 32 holes. Thank you best regards, Matus


LightBicycle 2022/03/30

Dear Matus, R65 rims 700C are more durable. And AR56 is V shape and R65 is U shape. U-shape rounded "second" leading edge allows for more attached airflow, which reduces drags and increases balancing side force. If your riding area has side wind, it is better to choose a U shape. I recommend R65 rims 25mm wide/65mm deep road 700C to you and please check our quotation in your email. Thanks, Lightbicycle


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Doug 2019/07/03

I’m concerned the 25mm rim width will not clear my Shimano brake calipers.


LightBicycle 2019/07/05

Hi Doug, ​ ​Sorry for the late reply. It was night time here when you emailed. I just checked on Shimano BR-R561. It is okay for 28mm wide tires. So, your brake calipers are wide enough for 25mm wide or 28mm wide 700C wheelsets. Thanks, Lightbicycle


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Taichiro 2019/06/08

What is the internal diameter of this rim(eyelet to eyelet)? I need this value for the Sapim spoke calculator. Thanks.


LightBicycle 2019/06/10

Hi Sir, The internal diameter of the rim is 523mm=633mm (OD) - 55mm*2(depth). You will also need the rim thickness for Sapim spoke length calculator, it's 3.5mm=[530mm(ERD)- 523mm(ID)]/2 Thanks, Lightbicycle


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Andre 2019/05/08

Hello, what is the recommended nipple length for the 55mm deep carbon 700C 25mm wide rims? Thanks Andre


LightBicycle 2019/05/09

Hi Andre, Usually, we use 14mm length external nipples for RRU55C02 700C bike rims, 10mm for the internal nipples. BTW, we don't use washers while building, but you can use nipple washers if you don't might adding the weight. The spoke holes on our rims are drilled with a certain angle so the nipple can seat well on the inner side of the rim and align well with the hub flange angle. Thanks, Lightbicycle


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Luis 2019/04/30

I’m on your page, where should I mark to buy wheel rims ?


LightBicycle 2019/05/01

Hi Luis, We got your message! Do you like rims or complete road bike wheelset? Is it 25mm wide/55mm deep U shape road wheels you like? disc or non disc? Here is the wheelset page for road 25mm wide wheels 55mm deep. https://www.lightbicycle.com/U-shape-55mm-depth-Hand-built-700C-carbon-25mm-wide-clincher-road-bicycle-wheels-for-tubeless-compatible.html Or you can list your 700C wheelset specs here. I can quote for you. Thanks, Lightbicycle


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Tony 2019/02/23

Hi looking to buy rims only 55mm deep carbon clinchers can I do this and I want to put tubes in them 24/28 holes kind regards Tony


LightBicycle 2019/02/25

Hi Tony, It is okay to buy the 55mm depth 700C clincher rims in 24H/28H. Do you like UD matte and without brake tracks? It is tube compatible and also tubeless compatible. If you like to ride with tube, it is the same as normal rims and the same using. Thanks, Lightbicycle


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Rob 2018/04/08

Hi, Would these rims work for track cycling use? Thanks.


LightBicycle 2018/04/09

Hi Rob, The RRU55C02 can be used on track bikes. The inner width is 17.9mm. You only need the rims or you want a complete road wheelset? disc or non disc for this track wheelset? Thanks, Lightbicycle


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remi 2018/02/21

Hi what are my options for hubs for the disc brake version of these wheels? what are the prices


LightBicycle 2018/02/23

Hi Remi, For disc road wheels, we have Novatec, DT SWISS 240s and 350 optional. Which do you prefer? Thanks, Lightbicycle


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Drew 2018/02/23

Hi There, would you be able to share rim profiles for this model RRU55C and RRU45C? Also, do you have plans to make an 88mm deep rim with the new brake track in the 25mm width at brake track?


LightBicycle 2018/02/23

Hi Drew, We sent the rim profiles through email. Have you got it? Thanks, Lightbicycle


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Meta 2018/01/23

Hi. -Could you manufacture this in a 'heavy duty' (HD) version too? How much weight would this add? -Internal nipple holes: Would this still allow tubeless tires?


LightBicycle 2018/01/24

Dear Meta I am Charlie from LIGHT BICYCLE. Thank you for your inquiry! Yes, we can make RRU55C02 as heavy duty version by adding extra material. Pls note that the rim would add 50g more weight and USD8 each. You can use tubeless tires on internal nipple rims. Rims with internal nipple will turn out like attachment.FYI, internal nipple holes diameter is narrow than external, it's about 2.3~2.5mm. Lightbicycle


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dan 2017/03/03

can this rim be drilled in a 21 hole pattern?


LightBicycle 2017/03/04

Hello Dan, Thanks for your inquiry. Yes, the U55mm rims can be drilled in 21H. Please find attached pictures of the drilling pattern. Which do you prefer? Also, what is the hole count for front rim? Thanks, Lightbicycle


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Ryk 2016/11/12

Hi, Can you tell me how wide the 55mm U-rims are at their widest point? Thanks, Ryk.


LightBicycle 2016/11/14

Hello Ryk, Thanks for your inquiry. Please find attached U55mm rim profile. The widest part on the rim is 28.02mm. Thanks, Lightbicycle


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tim 2016/10/03

What is the internal width of the U45 and 55?


Light-Bicycle 2016/10/20

Hello Tim, Sorry for the late reply. We were on National Day vacation during Oct 1st ~ 7th. Please find attached rims profile of U45 and U55. It is 25mm outer/ 17.9mm inner width. Thanks, Light-bicycle


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Jackie 2016/10/15

Hi, I'm interested to purchase this rim. However, I'm just wondering if it is compatible with inverted nipples? Thanks!


Light-Bicycle 2016/10/17

Hello Jackie, Thanks for your inquiry. For inverted nipples, do you mean the internal nipple holes? Please find attached picture for reference. If so, we are able to drill the rims with internal nipple holes. Thanks, Light-bicycle


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