AR46 Disc Carbon Road/CX/Gravel Rim

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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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North AMERICAN USA/Canada Only

EUROPEAN Europe Only

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Options Features	Global Warehouse	North American Warehouse	European Warehouse
Options Features	Availability	All models	Most popular models	Most popular models
Rim Customization	100% customizable	Default options (special order possible)	Default options
Wheelset Customization	Yes	Yes	No
To Ship In	Full Custom: 4 weeks Quick Buy: 3 days	1 week typical	2 days typical
Shipping Region	Worldwide	North America	E.U countries only ?
Wheel building fee	$30 USD/set	$50 USD/set	$30 USD/set
Warehouse Transfer Fee	No	USD20/rim USD40/set	$80 USD/set
European Shipments Taxes, Duty or Brokerage	Not charged by us, may be charged by the carrier upon importation. (*Prepaid option available at checkout!)	Best to ship from Global warehouse due to excessive shipping costs	No customs duties
Canadian Shipments Taxes, Duty or Brokerage	Not charged by us, may be charged by the carrier upon importation	Charged by Light Bicycle upfront	N/A
Other Areas Taxes, Duty or Brokerage	Not charged by us, may be charged by the carrier upon importation	Not charged by us, may be charged by the carrier upon importation	N/A
Shipping Methods	EMS, DHL, TPD, TNT, FedEx, MTS (Sea/Air), SF	UPS	DPD ($30 USD/set)

Center Channel Hole This is a required option.

No Access Holes

Version This is a required option.

Front Flyweight / Rear Standard

DEFAULT SETTINGS

RIMS

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

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 (USD 80).

Piece Weight:g+/-25

Subtotal: +

Lead time: typically ships in 2 days

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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.

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)

Center Channel Hole This is a required option.

With Access Holes

No Access Holes

Hub Model This is a required option.

Carbon-Ti X-Hub (56T)

DT Swiss 350 (18T)

DT Swiss 350 (Black, 18T)

Bitex BX312F / BX312R (24T)

Bitex BX212F / BX212R (Black, 28T)

Bitex BX212F / BX212R (Oil Slick, 28T)

Bitex RAF10 / RAR9 (24T)

Nipple This is a required option.

Aluminium Black

Brass Black

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, no drain holes

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

Matte UD, 32H, Centered (Staggered)

Hubs

DT 350 Big Ride 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+/-20 g+/-25

Subtotal: USD +

Lead time: typically ships in 3 business days

ADD TO CART

Bead type This is a required option.

Hook is for road riders who value aerodynamic gains and mostly ride on smoother roads. If you plan to run high pressure, then a hooked/clincher rim is a safe bet.

Hookless is for those who are running wider tires, lower pressures, or are riding on rougher roads. You will benefit from a more comfortable ride due to the higher volume and increased impact protection. Gravel riders and cyclocross riders are often in this situation.

Both hook and hookless rims are built using the same dimensions and materials.
Find more about Hook VS Hookless >>

Hook

Hookless

Brake System This is a required option.

Disc

Hole 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

28H

32H

Full Custom

Finish This is a required option.

Matte is slightly lighter and a more subtle finish (most popular). Glossy has a shine to it.

Full Custom: This option (if provided here to choose) offers custom finish such as Satin/Raw etc at no extra charge but subject to rim models with 1-2 weeks LONGER on manufacture. And custom color painting is also available with added 15g/rim and extra $20USD/rim as a start. 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.

Glossy

Matte

Full Custom

Weave This is a required option.

The layup schedule is predetermined for each model, but you can choose the outer layer for cosmetic appearence.

The rim strength & weight is virtually identical.

Matte UD is the most popular and has a subtle look.

The futuristic Hexa-Comb and Braided UD are smooth and looks great on deep rims.
More info about Weave >>

Full Custom: This option (if provided here to choose) offers custom weaves such as 3k twill vertical/ horizontal/ Braided UD etc with extra charge of $15USD/rim as a start but subject to rim models with 1-2 weeks LONGER on manufacture. 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.

12K

Hexa-Comb USD +15

Full Custom USD +15

Center Channel Hole This is a required option.

With Access Holes: This is the traditional method. Spoke access holes are drilled in the center channel to allow the nipples to easily be fed through the rim. Tubeless tape is required to seal the rim.

No Access Holes: No spoke access holes are drilled in the center channel. Feeding the nipples through the rim is more challenging, but it allows for a tubeless setup without the need for tape. This kind of system is known as "road tubeless" and was made popular by Mavic. Some companies still refer to it as "UST style", however, UST is actually a specific interface between the tire and rim which was developed by a partnership between Mavic, Michelin, and Hutchinson.

With Access Holes

No Access Holes

Drain Hole This is a required option.

The two small drain holes located 90° to the valve hole help evacuate the water trapped inside the rim, using the centrifugal force of rolling wheels.

It is the small reinforced patch prelaminated on the area where the drain hole is drilled later that makes the rim strength fairly ensured without any compromise of weight rise.

Riders who ride in wet areas are suggested to order rims with drain holes.
More info about holes >>

With Drain Holes

No Drain Holes

Decal This is a required option.

Road rims use super light waterslide decals (matte colors). The decal is very thin and applied under a clearcoat so they are non-removeable.

Pictures about light-bicycle decal >>

If you want custom graphic, Please email us, we will design for you. There will be extra cost for custom graphic on rims.

Pictures about custom graphics >>

Blank (No decal)

Stealth (Grey)

Blue

Green

Magenta

Orange

Red

White

Yellow

Valve Stem This is a required option.

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

Tubeless Tape This is a required option.

One 10 yard roll of tape will be included. It is typically covers 2 rims with two laps each or 4 rims with one lap each.The high tensile tubeless tape features a natural rubber adhesive that does not leave a residue on the rims. On mountain bike rims, one layer of 18mm width tape is strong enough to seal the access holes which makes for the lightest tubeless setup.
Instructions of tubeless rim tape

None

Add Tubeless Tape USD +6 each

Recon Pro orders start shipping in October.

- + PCS

Bead type This is a required option.

Hook

Brake System This is a required option.

Disc

Hole Count This is a required option.

ROAD Product
Road rim brake: Stocked in 20h and 24h
Road disc: Stocked in 24h and 28h

MTB Product
MTB rims: Stocked in 32h. Only XC Flyweight rims are stocked in 28h as well as 32h
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 contact us.

24H

28H

Finish This is a required option.

Matte

Weave This is a required option.

Decal This is a required option.

NA warehouse offers road rims and flyweight rims using super light waterslide decals (glossy black). The decal is very thin and applied under a clearcoat so they are non-removeable.

Non-removable glossy black waterslide graphics

Valve Stem This is a required option.

None

Add Valve Stem USD +7 each

Tubeless Tape This is a required option.

We use a tubeless tape with high tensile strength and only one lap is required so it is very light. It uses a natural rubber adhesive that does not leave any residue on the rims.

If you would like to purchase an additional roll of tape (not installed), then you can find that in the accessories section here- Buying Tubeless Rim Tape

None

Apply Tubeless Tape USD +8 each

Recon Pro orders start shipping in October.

- + PCS

Piece Weight: 435.00g+/-15

Subtotal: USD 159+

Piece Weight: 435.00g+/-15

Subtotal: USD 179+

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RIM SPECS

Rim Model AR46 disc
Material Toray T700 & T800 Premium Carbon Fiber
Size 29”/700C (ETRTO 622mm)
Series FALCON
Intended Use Road/CX/Gravel
Bead Type Clincher
Tubeless Capable Yes
Inner/Outer Width Hook 21mm/28mm, Hookless 22.5mm/28mm
Depth 46mm
ERD 548mm (not including nipple head dimension)
Rim Weight 435+/-15g
Profile Symmetric (0mm)
Max Cyclist Weight (on flat ground) 130kg/ 287lbs
Spoke Hole Angle ±6°
Spoke Tension 120~130kgf front disc side and rear drive side
Max Tire Pressure (with 25C) Hook: 110psi/ 7.58bar, Hookless: 75psi/ 5.17bar
Recommended Tire Width 23C~43C

Read more for actual road tire width

TECH

Featuring a wide 28mm external width, this tubeless-ready rim set offers a wide and stable platform for everything from road to gravel tires.

With the 21mm internal width and 46mm depth, the 46mm disc rims are well suited as an aerodynamic gravel race rim or a deep dish cyclocross wheelset. The width is versatile enough for 25-28c road tires and lightens up your road bike to give you an edge at the next Gran Fondo!

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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.

Learn More >>

WHAT IS IN THE BOX

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Sebastian: So incredibly happy with these wheels they are light, stiff and fast, everything you could ask for in a set of wheels and much cheaper than any comparable wheel set. The customer service was top notch, i made some last minute changes and i am super thankful for the positive experience. A+

Australia

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Jeda: LB AR46 Braided UD on DT Swiss 350 hubs

Australia

Robert: LightBicycle AR46 with Novatech hubs and Specialized Turbo Cotton tires on a 2021 Specialized Tarmac SL7 61cm. Love these wheels, easily the best performance for value.

United States

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Bertin: In 2020, I bought an AR46 wheelset for my endurance bike (the red one), I really like these wheels. This year, I decided to buy a Subito e-road bike (the blue one). I also wanted to upgrade my wheels but the problem was the electric motor mounted in the rear hub with a diameter of 110mm and requiring 32 spokes. I send a request to Lightbicycle wondering if it would be possible to adjust the drilling angle to accommodate this larger hub. Their R&D department made the calculation and they customized the drilling of the rear rim for me. The result is stunning! I really like my bikes with the AR46 Wheelset. They have the same geometry, so I go from one to another without barely noticing.

Canada

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Klass: The Wheelset is arrived, today i put the Wheels in my Bike and make a Ride. I’m Ferry happy whith the Wheels.

Netherlands

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Timothy: Custom Waltly Titanium frame, Whiskey fork and stem, Chris King hubs and headset, Sapim laser spokes, Light Bicycle AR46 rims, Thomson Masterpiece saddle post, Selle SMP saddle, Ultegra groupset. Brilliant responsive dream bike.

Canada

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COMMENTS

Mike 2022/01/18

Are your AR46 Hookless carbon rims manufactured in accordance with the 2019 ERTO TSS (Tubeless Straight Side) standard?

LightBicycle 2022/01/19

Hi Mike, Yes, the AR46 hookless rims road disc 700C are complying with the latest ERTO standard. Not just AR46 but all of our rims. Do you have the ideal build? I could quote you or recommend you. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Peter 2020/09/10

Hello. I want to order the FALCON rim AR46 disc Road/CX/Gravel. But first; Can you tell me the pantone color for orange decals? And how about tax, is this incuded within the shippingcosts to the Netherlands? I want 28 holes for this disk wheels, my weight is 90 kg. I assume this won’t be a problem? Greetings Peter

LightBicycle 2020/09/11

Hi Peter, 1. The orange color code is Pantone Orange 021C. Here's an example photo for your ref. http://pic.lightbicycle.com/order/all/images/compressed/15592898919986261.png 2. We do offer a Tax-Prepaid Delivery for packages to the Netherlands. The cost would be USD139.2 for one pair of wheels road wheels. You don't have to pay for the tax during the process, it's included in the cost. You can see the option listed on the cart and checkout page. 3. 28H spokes would be ok for your riding on AR46 disc Road/CX/Gravel. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Jua 2020/05/25

Hi, Would it cost extra for me to just have the Lightbicycle decal around the valve stem in white on top of the clear coat? Thanks.

LightBicycle 2020/05/26

Hi Jua, We can offer the stickers for the valve triangle logo to you for free. Are you also considering order any road bike disc rims 700C? Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Benno 2020/01/13

Hi, I was wondering, whether the AR46 Disc could be finished as the WR50 disc. I really like the look of the WR50 disc but I like the dimensions of the AR46 better than the ones of the WR50

LightBicycle 2020/01/16

Hi Benno, Yes, we can do finish close to what WR50 looks like, note that WR series (WR38/50) came out of the mold as a finished product, no post painting or finishing what so ever. The closest finish is satin, you can see the comparison between UD, matte, and satin from the attachment. We just sent pictures to your email address for these road disc rims pictures. Please check. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Jheremy 2019/09/16

Looking on getting these rims to build a set for my gravel bike, I usually run my tires (40C) around 30 PSI, So do you recommend hook-less for this set up, I'll be using I9 28 hole hubs. Also, I would like internal Spoke nipples as well. Do you have any Idea after payment it is done will take for you guys to send them? Thanks,

LightBicycle 2019/09/17

Hi Jeremy, 1. As you run the tire at low pressure (30psi), the AR46 road disc hookless version would be a good fit. 2. We can make the rims with internal nipple use drilling (2.5mm diameter) with no extra charges added. 3. Normally, it would take 12 business day for a rim for manufacturing, another 7~10 days for shipping & delivery. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Teodor 2019/09/10

Hello, It that the price for only one rim? Or its the set of two? Thank You

LightBicycle 2019/09/11

Hi Teodor, The price is for one single bike rim. Please let us know if there is any question on this road disc rim. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Sascha 2019/08/12

Hi, For the AR 46 disc wheels, would you recommend the hook or hookless version for tubeless tires? Thanks, Sascha

LightBicycle 2019/08/12

Hi Sascha, For hookless version, it is better to ride less than 60PSI for tire pressure. For hook version, it can hole max 135PSI for tire pressure. How much tire pressure will you ride on AR46 disc wheels 28mm wide? Thanks, Lightbicycle

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