85mm wide carbon 26er fat bike single wall flyweight wheels hookless tubeless compatible

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Global warehouse ship to most countries while the North America warehouse only ship to the United States and Canada

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SPOKES/NIPPLES
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RIM
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ACCESSORIES
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HUB

Hub Brand This is a required option.

Model	Weight	POE	Cost	Reliability	Quality	Unique Feature	Color Options	Warehouse Location	Website
Tune	389g	24	High	Better	Best	Light, Reliability	Nine	China	TUNE
Hope	622g	44	Low	Good	Good	Easy service	Six	China/N.A.	HOPE
DT 350 Big Ride	541g	18/36/54	Low	Better	Good	Reliability, value	One	China/N.A.	DT SWISS
Industry Nine Hydra	510g	690	Medium	Better	Best	High engagement	Eleven	North America	INDUSTRY NINE
Onyx Classic	794g	Infinite	High	Better	Best	Silent, sprag clutch	Twenty Three+ (Custom Available)	North America	ONYX

* 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.

Hope Pro 4 Fatsno

DT SWISS 350 Big Ride

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.

15 / 135mm

15 / 142mm

15 / 150mm

QR / 135mm

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 / 170mm

12 / 177mm

12 / 190mm

12 / 197mm

QR / 170mm

QR / 190mm

Freehub Body This is a required option.

Sram 9/10 speed and Shimano MTB 9/10/11 speed cassettes use the same Shimano Freehub.

Only the Sram 11/12 speed cassettes use the Sram XD freehub driver. SRAM has XX1, XX1 Eagle, X01, X01 Eagle, X1, GX, GX Eagle which all use the Sram XD freehub body. If you are unsure, please contact us and we'll reach out to confirm your order.

Shimano MTB 10/11S

Sram XD

Spoke Head This is a required option.

J-bend version: use J-bend hubs and spokes

J-bend

Brake System This is a required option.

6-bolt

Hub Color This is a required option.

Black

Blue

Red

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. If you have a custom drilling requirements please e-mail us and we'll send you a purchasing link.

32H

Rear Holes Count This is a required option.

32H

Ratchet This is a required option.

DT Swiss hubs use star ratchets and are available in 3 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.

EXP 36 - With only a singlel spring, making the hubs faster and lighter, more complete engagement of the 36 ratchet teeth for more precise contact, and therefore a longer lifespan.

18T

36T

44T

54T

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 - 0.9/2.3 - 2.0	4.4g (260mm)	N/A	Light Aero	North America, 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

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.

Sapim CX Ray

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	Norh America
Sapim	Polyax/ Polyax Secure Lock	Alloy	Black, Red, Green, Blue, Gold, Lime, Purple, Orange	14mm	China
Sapim	Polyax Secure Lock	Brass	Black	16mm	China
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 Red

Brass Black

Spoke hole drilling This is a required option.

centered

Finish This is a required option.

matte

Weave This is a required option.

UD: uni-direction carbon fiber

Rim Warranty This is a required option.

For Recon Pro Series ( MTB rim), Falcon Pro (road rim) and Drift Pro (fatbike rim), 5-year warranty is set as standard, and optional Lifetime Premium Warranty are kindly offered to purchase with minimum charge respectively.

5 Years

Lifetime USD +50/rim

Decal This is a required option.

The new graphics are included and available in 7 colors. The decals are now easily replaceable so you can keep your rims looking fresh.

Stealth (Grey)

Blue

Green

Magenta

Orange

Red

Yellow

Valve Stem This is a required option.

We include enough valves to cover your individual rim purchase. 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

Recon Pro orders start shipping in October.

- + Pair

Weight: 1647.00g+/-30

Final total: USD 1111+

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RIM SPECS

Size 26er
Use Sand, Snow, Singletrack
Type Hookless
Tubeless Ready
Inner/Outer Width 80mm/85mm
Depth 17mm
ERD 544.5mm (not including nipple head dimension)
Weight 500+/-20g
Offset 0mm (symmetric)
Drilling Offset 10mm
Weight Limit 120kg
Spoke Hole Angle ±8°
Spoke Tension ≤135kgf recommended
Tyre Pressure ≤25psi recommended
Tire 4.3" ~ 5.0" recommended

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INFO

TECH

WARRANTY

Is it possible to get fatter and lose weight at the same time? Thanks to a lightweight single wall design, the FS680 rims save a pound of rotational weight compared to most alloy wheelsets, all while adding lateral stiffness. Weighing in at just 500g per rim, you’ll drop a significant amount of rotational weight from your fatbike without compromising strength or stiffness.

Example Wheelset Build: ONLY 1700G!
Rims: FS680
Hubs: Tune Fat King/Fat Kong
Spokes: Sapim CX-RAY
Nipples: Sapim Polyax Secure Lock

Each wheel from Light Bicycle is built using the best industry practices by professional builders, ensuring your investment stands the test of time.

Tech Notes:
1. Bladed spokes or Sapim D-Light's are recommended for the FS680 wheelset. DT Swiss Comp Race or Revolution spokes stretch out too easily and would cause a poor wheel build with a single wall rim.
2. Use nipples with a standard head or Sapim Hex nipples only. Nipples with a tall head will cause an issue with the tubeless tape.
3. DO NOT use tire levers to install a tire or to unseat a tire on FS680 rims. The wall thickness is quite thin just past where your tire sits, and you may damage this area by prying on it!

Flyweight Single-Wall Design: The Drift Pro fat bike rim drops more than a 100g from our traditional double wall carbon rims by moving to a single wall design with our Flyweight technology, which uses a lighter pre-preg and a blend of Toray T800 and T700 carbon fiber. Single-wall engineering is about more than just weight savings. By allowing the rim to flex vertically on impact, the design offers a stronger and more comfortable ride experience compared to double wall rims.

Reinforced Spoke Hole: Thanks to a special mold design and molding process, each spoke hole is accurately reinforced. This means that the area around the holes thickens to 3mm, allowing for the use of spokes at high tension without the need of a washer. This reinforced spoke hole has been tested on the new single fat bike rim up to 300kgf without failure - far more than the our recommended 100-115kgf spoke tension.

Angled Spoke Holes: The ideal angle for spoke holes is 7°. By drilling the holes at these angles, the build process is improved by reduced stress at the nipple/spoke interface.

Special Foamed Material Used for Building: Instead of using an air bladder, we apply a lightweight foam material to build the shape of the cavity on both sides of the rim. Unlike a bladder, the foam material provides dampening and remains inside the rim after the manufacturing process is complete. Because no holes are required to remove the foam, the continuous strength of the carbon fiber is maintained.

Tubeless Compatible: By using a slope design on the bead, the Drift Pro fat bike rim allows for easier tubeless tire installation and provides a better seal between the rim and tire. The shape of the bead seat reduces the chance of a tire burping at low pressure.

Anti-Accumulation Profile: We've maintained a smooth exterior which is designed to prevent mud, sand or snow accumulation when riding, cutting down on any unnecessary weight or drag.

Hookless Design: Our hookless design has consistent carbon compaction and there are no voids in the layup, providing the rim with a greater capability to withstand sharp impacts.

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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COMMENTS

Nathan 2019/05/04

I would like to have a wheel built using the FS680 rim, but i would like to have it built with Onyx hubs. Is this a possibility? Thanks

LightBicycle 2019/05/05

Hi Nathan, Yes, Onyx fat hubs are available. Which size are you looking for? Do you like fat bike wheelset with front 15*150mm/rear 12*197mm? Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Marc 2018/11/15

When will this size be available in 27.5? Several bike companies are moving to that wheel size.

LightBicycle 2018/11/16

Hi Marc, In fact, we do have future plans for making a 650b fat bike rim version of this rim (single wall profile). But I am afraid that have to wait till we got the result from our market analyzing. We need to see if there's a market demand on this. Thank you for bringing this to us. I will let you know when this is settled. You can also follow our on social media to get the fresh news. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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