BUYING OPTIONS
Global warehouse ship to most countries while the North America warehouse only ship to the United States and Canada
Hub Brand This is a required option.
| Model | Weight | POE | Cost | Reliability | Quality | Unique Feature | Color Options | Warehouse Location | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tune | 389g | 24 | 2 | 9 | 9 | Light, Reliability | Nine | China | TUNE |
| Hope | 622g | 44 | 6 | 6 | 7 | Easy service | Six | China/N.A. | HOPE |
| DT 350 Big Ride | 541g | 18/36/54 | 7 | 8 | 7 | Reliability, value | One | China/N.A. | DT SWISS |
| Industry Nine Hydra | 510g | 690 | 3 | 9 | 9 | High engagement | Eleven | North America | INDUSTRY NINE |
| Onyx Classic | 794g | Infinite | 2 | 9 | 9 | Silent, sprag clutch | Twenty Three+ (Custom Available) |
North America | ONYX |
* For the rank: 1 Worst, 10 Best.
* 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.
Tune Fat King / Fat Kong
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
Froggy-Green
Gold
Green
Orange
Red
Silver
White
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 only. 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.
Please note that our valves are drilled for presta and spoke holes are made for external nipples only. If you have a custom drilling requirements please e-mail us and we'll send you a purchasing link.
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.
18T
24T
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.
DT Swiss Competition Race
Sapim CX Ray
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
UD
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.
No
Stealth
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 valve 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 vavle core is removeable so you can add sealant withoutn removing your tire.
Link to tubeless valve instructions
None
Add Valve Stem USD +7 each
In Stock, typically ships within 2 business days
In Stock, typically ships within 2 business days
Non-Stocked, typically ships within 1-2 weeks Go to rim inventory page
Non-Stocked, typically ships within 1-2 weeks Go to rim inventory page
Recon Pro orders start shipping in October.
Weight: 1647.00g+/-30
Final total: USD 1111.00+
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RIM SPECS
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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