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Build Your Recon RIM RM29C15

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

  • Model RM29C15
  • Material Toray T700 & T800 Premium Carbon Fiber
  • Size 29"/29er (ETRTO 622mm)
  • Series RECON
  • Intended Use Plus
  • Bead Type Hookless
  • Tubeless Capable Yes
  • Inner/Outer Width 45mm/50mm
  • Depth 22.5mm
  • ERD 594mm (not including nipple head dimension)
  • Rim Weight 490+/-20g
  • Profile Symmetric (0mm)
  • Drilling offset ±4mm
  • Max Cyclist Weight (on flat ground) 135kgs/ 297lbs
  • Spoke Hole Angle ±5°
  • Recommended Spoke Tension 115~130kgf front disc side and rear drive side
  • Max Tire Pressure 35psi/ 2.41 bar
  • Recommended Tire Width 2.8" ~ 3.1"

TECH

With a huge 45mm internal width and the ability to run anything from a 2.8” tire right up to a monstrous 3.2”, the XC945 (RM29C15) will give you the smooth rolling traction you’ve always wanted.

Typically, stock alloy plus rims are built with heavier spokes to make up for their lack of stiffness. With a vertically compliant rim and significant side stiffness, lighter spokes are used to reduce overall wheel weight. Upgrading to our plus rims can easily save more than a pound off of a stock rim! Breath new life into your ride and bring a new level of responsiveness, stiffness, and control.

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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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With a huge 45mm internal width and the ability to run anything from a 2.8” tire right up to a monstrous 3.2”, the XC945 (RM29C15) will give you the smooth rolling traction you’ve always wanted.

Typically, stock alloy plus rims are built with heavier spokes to make up for their lack of stiffness. With a vertically compliant rim and significant side stiffness, lighter spokes are used to reduce overall wheel weight. Upgrading to our plus rims can easily save more than a pound off of a stock rim! Breath new life into your ride and bring a new level of responsiveness, stiffness, and control.

Evan : I received my rim and built my wheel up. I'm very happy with the quality of the rim. Almost no truing required at all. Here is a picture of my unicycle from my ride today: cheers.
United States
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Matt : I LOVE my LightBicycle wheels! I have put them through a lot of rough trails, drops and jumps on my plus size hardtail and they are fantastic! So light and great quality! Thanks LightBicycle!
United States
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Light Bicycle : RM29C15 glossy UD 32H centered external hole With Holes
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Light Bicycle : Rims: RM29C15* matte UD 32H centered external hole Hubs: DT SWISS 350 Big Ride 15 / 150mm J-bend 6-bolt Black 32H DT SWISS 350 Big Ride 12 / 197mm Shimano MTB 10/11S J-bend 6-bolt Black 32H 18T Spokes: Sapim D-Light Black J-bend uncertain Nipples: Sapim Aluminium Orange Polyax Secure Lock External * The RM29C15 is no longer available online. Leave a comment below if you want to special order.
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Mike : Montana bike packing rig sporting 29x3 Light Bicycle carbon wheelset
United States
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Claudio : geared 29+ mountain unicycle - built as seen in my dreams - rides like a dream
Austria
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Ross : On-One Codeine 29er with LB AM wheels, Onyx hubs, XX1 complete drivetrain, and plenty of bling! Almost 2000 miles on this wheelset with plenty of drops, sends, huck to flats, races, and crashes, and they still hold up strong! I love LB wheels \m/
United States
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Raymond : Here are some pics of the wheels on my bike. 2016 Trek Farley
Canada
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COMMENTS

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Kevin 2021/04/02

Looking to purchase another set of 29er x 50mm 36h extra strong for 65psi. I purchased before, and looking to buy again. Agent I bought from no longer with company.


LightBicycle 2021/04/03

Hi Kevin, For 29er plus hookless rims, normally we do not recommend 65psi, to prevent from tires blowing off. The rims strength will be okay, just high tire pressure will make tires blowing off while riding maybe. Did you use 65PSI on this rims before? And it works? If you confirm that the rims are okay, we can work on invoice for you. You need rims with +50g added and 36H, UD matte centered drilling. Right? Thanks, Lightbicycle


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Don 2020/09/25

Regarding RECON rim RM29C15 Plus 1. Is it possible to get a 36 hole rim? 2. Is it possible to get a heavy duty 36 hole rim? 2. Are you able to build a 36 hole wheelset with a Onyx MTB CL HG-157/12mm Thru-bolt Rear Hub? Thanks, Don.


LightBicycle 2020/09/25

Hi Don, Thanks for your inquiry! Please find our reply as below.1. It is okay to manufacture 29er plus rim RM29C15  in 36H2. It is okay to make 29er plus rim in heavy duty version and 36H. It will be around 50g added(some more carbon fiber material added). Is it okay?3. We do not have 36H hub in stock. We have 32H super boost 12*157mm at hand. Does it work for you? Thanks, Lightbicycle


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Henrik 2020/06/11

Hi Light Bicycle, I wonder if there are different design stickers available for RM29C15? I have seen a lot of different versions, but maybe they are old ones that aren't available any more? Thanks, Henrik Schiölde Sweden


LightBicycle 2020/06/12

Hi Henrik, The old version decals are still open for ordering if you like. which one are you interested in for this 29er plus bike rim? Send me a photo if you can. Thanks, Lightbicycle


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Mo 2019/10/03

https://www.unicycle.com/nimbus-32h-all-steel-disc-isis-hub-100mm/ Can you build the RM29C15 using the unicycle hub in the above link? I am 75 kg weight.


LightBicycle 2019/10/04

Hi Mo, Thanks for your inquiry! It is okay to build RM29C15 50mm wide 29er plus rim with unicycle hub. Will you ship the hub to us and we build it for you? Thanks, Lightbicycle


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Michael 2019/06/12

Hi I might be interested in another set of rims. (5th set!) I may be able to sell my 29plus 50mm wide wheel set to a friend. If I buy another set they would be the 40mm model I had matt finish with the big carbon weave & no logos Is this not available on the AM 935? Also as a loyal customer what is the best price to the Netherlands? cheers Michael


LightBicycle 2019/06/13

Hi Michael, 1. Seems like your past orders were not under this mail address, could you let me know the previous mail address you used for ordering? 2. Yes, we can do no logo for the AM935 29er bike rimsfor you. Could you tell me the configurations that you want with the 29er All mountain wheels so I can quote accordingly? Returning customer discount included of course. 3. As for the weave, we currently only have the UD for the pro rims as the UD carbon fiber is the strongest in the same condition compared to 3k and 12k. Pro rims were aim designed to meet the strongest feature. Thanks, Lightbicycle


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Timo 2019/05/04

Hello, does the heavy duty version of the RM29C15 have also an increased Weight limit?


LightBicycle 2019/05/05

Hi Timo, The Heavy Duty version does not change the rider weight limit. What's your weight and riding style? We can make a specially reinforced version for you according to your profile. The normal HD version is adding extra 50g carbon fiber to the rim. Our customized version, however, will add extra carbon according to your riding to make the 29er plus bicycle rim strong enough for your profile. Thanks, Lightbicycle


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Geoff 2018/07/05

Hi there, What's the best spoke hole drilling pattern for a Rohloff hub? What diameter are the spoke holes? Rohloff recommend a minimum 4.4mm. Thanks, Geoff


LightBicycle 2018/07/05

Hi Geoff, May i have your hub specs link? And what spoke gauge do you use? Is it 13G or 14G? Then we can check which spoke hole diameter is good for you. Thanks, Lightbicycle


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Alex 2018/04/04

Hi guys - for the 29-plus rim with offset drilling, how much adjustment do you recommend for spoke length to compensate for the offset? A typical non-plus design would add/subtract 1mm usually. Thanks!


LightBicycle 2018/04/05

Hi Alex, Thanks for your inquiry! For RM29C15 plus rim, the drilling offset is +/-4mm. Please find attached rim drawing. The spoke holes are drilling with offset+4mm and -4mm. Please let us know if there is any other questions. Thanks, Lightbicycle


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Jesse 2017/10/14

Could you give me a price on this rim mated to a 100mm aluminum nimbus isis unicycle hub. The spokes I would like to use are sapim cx-ray.


LightBicycle 2017/10/14

Hi Jesse, Sorry for the delay reply! Currently, we only have DT 240s/350s and Hope hub in stock. If you like "100mm aluminum nimbus isis unicycle hub", can you send us the hub link for our reference? Then we can check if we can get the hub for you. May I know your tire width and your weight please? Then we can check which rim is better for you and quote accordingly. Do you just want a wheel for your unicycle? Thanks, Lightbicycle


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Jason 2017/08/14

Hello, I want to make a custom wheel with 18 holes with dual drilling pattern, so 36 total. Can you do this for me? Thanks, Jason


LightBicycle 2017/08/16

Hi Chris, Thanks for your massage! In order to calculate the spoke length more accurately, could you please offer more information about the hubs & nipples that you will use? And then we can give you the spoke length accordingly. Thanks, Lightbicycle


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Chris 2017/08/03

Can these rims be made in a heavy duty version? What would the price increase be?


LightBicycle 2017/08/04

Hi Chris, Thanks for your massage! Yes, it is okay to make the rim with Heave Duty version, 60g added and USD8 added. Thanks, Lightbicycle


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Jason 2017/02/22

Why are the center drilled holes not in a straight line? Do the hole locations make the wheel weaker or heavier?


LightBicycle 2017/02/23

Hello Jason, Thanks for your inquiry. The 50mm wide 29er plus rim is much wider, so the spoke holes are drilled with center drilling which allow for better balance of tensions in a wheel build, resulting in a stronger, stiffer, and more durable wheel. It won’t make the wheel heavier but make it more reliable. Thanks, Lightbicycle


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Jim 2017/01/06

I would like replace the wheelset and hopefully save some weight on my Trek Stache. It is boost front and rear is there an option for an orange hub?


LightBicycle 2017/01/09

Hello Jim, Thanks for your inquiry. Yes, Hope pro4 front 15*110mm/ rear 12*148mm boost hubs in orange are available. Does it work for you? Thanks, Lightbicycle


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warren 2017/01/03

hi,could you please give me a price on a 64 hole,29 plus rim.and do you ship to new zealand?thanks


LightBicycle 2017/01/04

Hello Warren, Thanks for your inquiry. RM29C15 (50mm plus): 490 /-20g, $210/pcs Delivery cost: $58.40 for one rim, and $68.10 for two rims to New Zealand by EMS. All pricing in USD. Thanks, Lightbicycle


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Roger 2016/07/14

Could you price me up this rim with a lefty front hub 32 hole black?


Light-Bicycle 2016/07/14

Hello Roger, Thanks for your inquiry. The 50mm wide 29er plus front wheel with following specs is USD472/pcs. -Rim: RM29C15, 32H, 490 /-20g, center drilling? UD matte and 3k matte are what we recommend. Does that work for you? -Hub: Black, Project 321 lefty hub for Cannondale -Spokes: Black, DT competition race -Nipples: Alloy or brass? Silver or black? Thanks, Light-bicycle


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