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Build Your Falcon WHEELSET R45 DISC Road/CX

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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Drain Hole This is a required option.

With Drain Holes

Center Channel Hole This is a required option.

No Access Holes

Version This is a required option.

Front Flyweight / Rear Standard

Weave This is a required option.

Braided UD

DEFAULT SETTINGS

RIMS

Matte, UD, hook, blank (no decal), 24h

Paintless, UD, blank (no decal), 28h, with access holes

Standard, paintless, hook, blank (no decal), 24h, with drain holes, without access holes

HUBS

DT Swiss 350 Straightpull Centerlock Shimano Road 11s 36t

12/100mm (F) & 12/142mm (R)

DT Swiss 350 Straightpull Centerlock Sram XD 18t

15/110mm (F) & 12/148mm (R) boost

DT Swiss 350 straightpull centerlock Shimano Road 11s 36t

12*100mm (F) & 12*142mm (R)

SPOKES & NIPPLES

Sapim CX Sprint-rear drive side / CX Ray-other sides

Sapim aluminum black external

Sapim CX Ray & Sapim aluminum black external

Sapim CX Sprint-rear drive side / CX Ray-other sides

Sapim aluminum black external

ACCESSORIES

2 valves & 1 spare 18t ratchet

2 valves & 2 adapters (centerlock to 6-bolt)

2 valves & 1 spare 18t ratchet

Note: the wheelset price includes the warehouse transfer cost ($80).

Piece Weight: g+/-

Subtotal: USD +

Lead time: typically ships in 2 days

ADD TO CART You missed some options.

We do not stock this item at the European warehouse. See what we stock currently.

You can order this product from our Global or North American warehouse.

Please fill out this form with your special requests if you want to customize it. We will get back to you in 24hrs via email.

Center Channel Hole This is a required option.

No Access Holes

DEFAULT SETTINGS

RIMS

Matte, UD, hook, blank (no decal), 24h, with drain holes

Paintless, UD, blank (no decal), 28h, with access holes

HUBS

DT Swiss 350 Straightpull Centerlock Shimano Road 11s 36t

12*100mm (F) & 12*142mm (R)

DT Swiss 350 Straightpull Centerlock Sram XD 18t

15/110mm (F) & 12/148mm (R) boost

SPOKES & NIPPLES

Sapim CX Sprint-rear drive side / CX Ray-other sides

Sapim aluminum black external

Sapim CX Ray & Sapim aluminum black external

ACCESSORIES

2 valves & 1 spare 18T ratchet

2 valves & 2 adapters (centerlock to 6-bolt)

Note: the wheelset price includes the warehouse transfer cost ($80).

Piece Weight: g+/-

Subtotal: USD + (discount price)

Lead time: typically ships in 3 business days

ADD TO CART You missed some options.

We do not stock this item at the Australian shop. See what's available.

You can order this product from our Global / NA shops.

Please fill out this form if you are looking for a custom wheelset.

We'll get back to you soon to study the customization requests via email.

Our apologies, we do not offer this item at the Global warehouse.

Please order from other warehouses. Feel free to contact us (sales@lightbicycle.com) if you want to customize. We’ll get back to you in 24hrs.

Our apologies, we do not stock this item at the North American warehouse. Check this link to see what items we stock, or send us an email to discuss.

Our Global warehouse can make any rim model and ship worldwide. Please fill out this form with your special requests if you want custom rims/wheelset. We will get back to you via email to discuss in 24hrs.

Shopping Style

Options Features	Quick Buy	Full Custom
Options Features	Inventory	Parts in stock (Assembled upon order)	Manufactured upon order
Customization	Least customizable	100% Customizable
Lead Time	≤ 3 days	4 weeks typically
Availability	Limited models	All models
Shipping	Worldwide	Worldwide

Quick Buy (In Stock)

Full Custom (Made to Order)

DEFAULT SETTINGS

Rims

Hook, matte, UD, with drain holes

Hook, matte, UD, with access holes, with drain holes

Standard, hook, paintless, UD, 5-year warranty, with access holes, with drain holes

Front Flyweight / Rear Standard, paintless, UD, 5-year warranty, no drain holes

Paintless, UD, 5-year warranty, no drain holes

Grooved graphene surface, hook, matte, UD, with access holes, with drain holes

Grooved graphene surface, hook, matte, UD, no access holes, with drain holes

Matte UD, 32H, Centered (Staggered)

Hubs

Hope Pro 4 Fatsno J-bend 6-bolt

15/150mm (F) & 12/197mm (R) Sram XD

Straightpull centerlock black 24H

12/100mm & 12/142mm

Shimano Road 11S

DT Swiss straightpull / Bitex j-bend, centerlock, 28H

J-bend, DT Swiss 6-bolt / Bitex centerlock, 32H

15/110mm boost & 12/148mm boost Sram XD

DT Swiss straightpull / Bitex j-bend, black, 20H front / 24H rear

100mm QR & 130mm QR Shimano Road 11S

Spokes

Sapim CX Ray black

Sapim D-Light

Accessories

No decals/valves/tape

No decals/valves/tape/pads

No decals/valves

Piece Weight: g+/-

Subtotal: USD +

Lead time:

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Hub Brand This is a required option.

Model	Weight	POE	Cost	Reliability	Quality	Unique Feature	Color Options	Warehouse Location	Website
Novatec	287g	27	Low	Good	Good	Inexpensive	Three	China	NOVATEC
Bitex	258g	24	Low	Good	Good	Light	Two	China	BITEX
DT 350	374g	18/36/54	Low	Better	Good	Quiet and reliable (18t option)	One	China	DT SWISS
DT 240S	317g	18/36/54	Medium	Best	Best	Quiet and reliable (18t option)	One	China/N.A.	DT SWISS
DT 240 EXP	299g	EXP 36	Medium	Best	Best	Quiet and reliable (EXP 36 )	One	China/N.A.	DT SWISS
DT 180	290g	EXP 36	High	Best	Best	Super Light, EXP 36	One	China/N.A.	DT SWISS
Chris King	326g	45	High	Best	Best	Rebuildable bearings	Nine	China	CHRIS KING
Industry Nine	327g	60	Medium	Better	Best	Loud, engagement	Eleven	China/N.A.	INDUSTRY NINE
Onyx	434g	Infinite	High	Better	Best	Silent, sprag clutch	Eighteen+ (Custom Available)	North America	ONYX
Carbon-Ti	270g	56	High	Better	Best	Extreme Light	Nine	China	Caron-Ti
ARC	332g	48	Low	Better	Good	Economic and reliable	One	China	ARC
Chosen	260g	24	Low	Better	Good	Economic and reliable	One	China	Chosen

Besides hubs listed to choose online directly, you could also have more others built to the wheels on your custom order by contacting us.
See more about Light Bicycle's FULL HUB OPTIONS

* 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.

DT SWISS 180

DT SWISS 240 EXP

DT SWISS 350

Industry Nine 1/1

Chris King R45D

Novatec D411SB / D412SB

Industry Nine Torch

Carbon-Ti X-Hub

ARC MT-032

Bitex BX312F / BX312R

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, skewers are only offered with QR hubs.

12 / 100mm

15 / 100mm

QR / 100mm

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, skewers are only offered with QR hubs.

12 / 142mm

QR / 135mm

Freehub Body This is a required option.

1. Shimano Road 11S works with 8/9/10-speed mountain cassette with a spacer(s).
2. Shimano MTB 10/11S works with 8/9-speed directly or 10-speed with a spacer or 11-speed road cassette if one of the inner cogs removed.
3. Campagnolo (Campy) 11S works with 9/10/11/12-speed Campy cassette with no spacers required.
4. Sram XDR could run XDR (road) cassette inherently and is compatible to run mountain bike XD cassette with a 1.85mm spacer.
5. Shimano Micro Spline (MS) works with 12-speed MS cassette only.

Shimano Road 11S

Shimano Road 11S Alloy

Sram XDR Alloy

Sram XDR

Spoke Head This is a required option.

J-bend version: use J-bend hubs and spokes
Straight pull version: use straight pull hubs and spokes

straight pull

J-bend

Brake System This is a required option.

6-Bolt is the more common traditional option.
Centerlock uses a unique interface and it is also convertable to 6-bolt. If you need the conversion kit, please contact us. Our hubs are provided without rotor lockrings by default.

6-bolt

Center lock

Hub Color This is a required option.

Black

Oil Slick

Orange

Red

Turquoise

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.

Full Custom: This option (if provided here to choose) offers custom drilling for any other hole counts or special drilling (e.g G3/ 2:1 etc) at no extra charge. If you select this option and LEAVE YOUR TAILORED REQUIREMENT IN THE NOTES AT CHECKOUT, we will reach out to you once the order is placed.

24H

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 by default.

24H

28H

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 single spring, making the hubs faster and lighter, more complete engagement of the 36 ratchet teeth for more precise contact, and therefore a longer lifespan.

EXP 54 - Upgraded from EXP 36 to gain incredibly faster engagement.

18T

24T

27T

36T

45T

48T

54T

56T

60T

90T

EXP 36

EXP 54

Recon Pro orders start shipping in October.

- + Pair

Piece Weight: 1422.00g+/-3%

Subtotal: USD 505+

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WHEELSET SPECS

RIMS

Our Pro series comes with a 5-year warranty (lifetime optional), while the non-pro with a 3-year warranty and crash replacement.

Rim Model R45 disc
Size 700C
Series FALCON
Use Road/CX
Type Clincher
Tubeless Ready
Inner/Outer Width 17.9mm/25mm
Depth 45mm
ERD 550mm (not including nipple head dimension)
Weight 445+/-15g
Offset 0mm (symmetric)
Weight Limit (on flat ground) 130kg
Spoke Hole Angle ±6°
Spoke Tension 115 ~130kgf front, 120~130kgf rear
Tire Pressure (with 25C) 120psi max
Tire 21C-38C recommended

Rims

Our Pro series comes with a 5-year warranty (lifetime optional), while the non-pro with a 3-year warranty and crash replacement.

Rim Model: R45 disc
Size: 700C
Series: FALCON
Use: Road/CX
Type: Clincher
Tubeless: Ready
Inner/Outer Width: 17.9mm/25mm
Depth: 45mm
ERD: 550mm (not including nipple head dimension)
Weight: 445+/-15g
Offset: 0mm (symmetric)
Weight Limit (on flat ground): 130kg
Spoke Hole Angle: ±6°
Spoke Tension: 115 ~130kgf front, 120~130kgf rear
Tire Pressure (with 25C): 120psi max
Tire: 21C-38C recommended

Hubs

We keep in stock the most popular axle sizes and colors of some well-liked hub models. If you want a special order, feel free to contact us (sales@lightbicycle.com).

Model: DT SWISS 180, DT SWISS 240 EXP, DT SWISS 350, Industry Nine 1/1, Chris King R45D, Novatec D411SB / D412SB, Industry Nine Torch, Carbon-Ti X-Hub, ARC MT-032, Bitex BX312F / BX312R
Front Axle Size: 12 / 100mm, 15 / 100mm, QR / 100mm
Rear Axle Size: 12 / 142mm, QR / 135mm
Driver Body: Shimano Road 11S, Shimano Road 11S Alloy, Sram XDR Alloy, Sram XDR
Hole: 24H, 28H

Other Parts

Leave a note at checkout or contact us if you want spare spokes or nipples.

Spokes:
Nipples:

Please carefully inspect your package when unboxing it and contact us immediately if it is damaged or if anything is missing.

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Overview

At only 445g with an aerodynamic 45mm deep profile, the R45 disc is our jack-of-all-trades rim. Whether you are chasing KOMs on the mountain or racing your buddies to the next checkpoint, this wheel is for you.

With a 45mm depth, this wheel offers all the aerodynamic benefits of a much deeper profile in a lighter package that’s easier to control in crosswinds. If there’s climbing to do, these could be your best choice.
Specs
Rims

Our Pro series comes with a 5-year warranty (lifetime optional), while the non-pro with a 3-year warranty and crash replacement.

Rim Model: R45 disc

Size: 700C

Series: FALCON

Use: Road/CX

Type: Clincher

Tubeless: Ready

Inner/Outer Width: 17.9mm/25mm

Depth: 45mm

ERD: 550mm (not including nipple head dimension)

Weight: 445+/-15g

Offset: 0mm (symmetric)

Weight Limit (on flat ground): 130kg

Spoke Hole Angle: ±6°

Spoke Tension: 115 ~130kgf front, 120~130kgf rear

Tire Pressure (with 25C): 120psi max

Tire: 21C-38C recommended

Read more for actual road tire width

Hubs

We keep in stock the most popular axle sizes and colors of some well-liked hub models. If you want a special order, feel free to contact us (sales@lightbicycle.com).

Model: DT SWISS 180, DT SWISS 240 EXP, DT SWISS 350, Industry Nine 1/1, Chris King R45D, Novatec D411SB / D412SB, Industry Nine Torch, Carbon-Ti X-Hub, ARC MT-032, Bitex BX312F / BX312R

Front Axle Size: 12 / 100mm, 15 / 100mm, QR / 100mm

Rear Axle Size: 12 / 142mm, QR / 135mm

Driver Body: Shimano Road 11S, Shimano Road 11S Alloy, Sram XDR Alloy, Sram XDR

Hole: 24H, 28H

Other Parts

Leave a note at checkout or contact us if you want spare spokes or nipples.

Spokes:

Nipples:
Tech

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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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In The Box

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Gallery

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Yoshiaki : R45 Wheels

Japan

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Flo : Rear: FALCON rim R65 disc Road Front: FALCON rim R45 disc Road Hubs: DT Swiss 240 EXP Staightpull DT Aerolite Spokes and hidden nipples perfect!

Germany

ceepo-stinger-disc-brake-road-bike-with-Light-Bicycle-R45-12k-weave-lightweight-carbon-wheelset

Holger : The wheels arrived yesterday and are of a decent quality. I mounted Continental GP5000 tubeless tire (without any trouble) and tested them for the first 100km today. They look great and they ride great , too. I’ve attached some pictures. Maybe later this year I might need a new gravel wheelset and quite sure will order them from your company. Keep up the good work and stay healthy.

Germany

light-bicycle-r45-carbon-fiber-wheels-on-canyon-ultimate-cf-sl-road-bike

Lukas : I love those wheels. I have them since February, been riding them for about 4000km, without any issues. The spoke tension and centricity is still super, I am quite a heavy rider (96 kg at 197cm), I had other wheelsets from other more known manufacturers that had to be serviced after a short time. All in all a very high-quality wheelset for a super affordable price.

Germany

700c-carbon-fiber-lb-45mm-deep-rims-shimano-ultegra-crankset-carbonda-road-bike

Philippe : First ride. Feels great! Carbonda CFR 505 frame, Tubeless setup was easy. No need tape, floor pump, perfect fit with 25mm tires. Happy New Wheels!

China

carbon-fiber-700C-rims-specialized-road-bicycle

Gauthier : Hi Grace, I received the pair of wheels on December 24th. They arrived in perfect condition, thank you for your seriousness and for the quality of the material!

France

Kamaro : Front rims are RRU45C02 and the rear are RRU55C02 with Alfine hub. The tires are Schwalbe Pro One 622x28. No problems with this combination and tubeless use. Many thanks, great wheels.

Czech Republic

Steve : -Light Bicycle 35/45 deep, 12mm thru-axles, disc brakes, DT240s hubs, Sapim CX Ray spokes-Schwable Pro One tubeless tires - 25c-Workswell frame-SRAM Force groupset (53/39 and 11/32)-TRP Hy/Rd brakes and XTR rotors-3T Aeronova bars with Lizard Skins DSP tape-Fabric Scoop Flat Pro Carbon saddle

USA

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COMMENTS

Adam 2021/10/11

Hi, Just wondering if you’re able to get purple hubs, either Chris king or bitex would be fine. I see that option isn’t listed in your builds. Thanks

LightBicycle 2021/10/11

Hi Adam, Currently, we do not have purple road disc hubs in stock. is it pink I9 Torch hub working for you? For purple hubs, they are boost size in stock now. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Matthew 2020/11/29

What is the weight limit for the FALCON WHEELSET R45 DISC Road/CX?

LightBicycle 2020/11/30

Hi Matthew, The weight limit on R45 road disc wheelset is 130KG on flat ground. Do you ride aggressively? Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Ronny 2020/05/18

Can I order your disc wheelset as a QR configuration?

LightBicycle 2020/05/18

Hi Ronny, Of course, we can do QR (Quick-Release) for the disc wheels 700C for you. Normally, it is front 100mm QR/ rear 135mm*QR for road disc. Is this what you are looking for? Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Bert 2020/02/21

Can you match the spec of enve 4.5 on your weels?

LightBicycle 2020/02/21

Hi Bert, Yes, we do have rims that close to the SES 4.5. Do you like 28mm wide/32mm wide wheelset? You can choose front 32mm wide WR45/ 28mm wide AR56 for your road disc wheels? https://www.lightbicycle.com/700C-32mm-wide-45mm-deep-carbon-road-disc-rim-clincher-New-Gen-Aero-Shape-tubeless-compatible.html https://www.lightbicycle.com/Road-bicycle-disc-rims-30mm-wide-56mm-deep-aero-clincher.html Thanks, Lightbicycle Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Build Your Falcon WHEELSET R45 DISC Road/CX

Overview

Specs

Tech

Warranty

In The Box

Rims

Hubs

Other Parts

Overview

Specs

Rims

Hubs

Other Parts

Tech

Warranty

In The Box

Gallery