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Build Your Falcon RIM R45T

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.


RIM SPECS

  • Rim Model R45T
  • Material Toray T700 & T800 Premium Carbon Fiber
  • Size 29”/700C (ETRTO 622mm)
  • Series FALCON
  • Intended Use Road/CX
  • Bead Type Tubular
  • Outer Width 25mm
  • Depth 45mm
  • ERD 550mm (not including nipple head dimension)
  • Rim Weight 410+/-15g
  • Profile Symmetric (0mm)
  • Max Cyclist Weight (on flat ground) 120kg/ 265lbs
  • Spoke Hole Angle ±6°
  • Spoke Tension 100 ~115kgf front, 120~135kgf rear drive side
  • Recommended Tire Width 21C-38C

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TECH

With a 45mm depth, this rim 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.

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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 45mm depth, this rim 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.

Mark : Light Bicycle R45T carbon tubular rims, 3K satin finish, Sapim CX-Ray spokes w blue/red/green/gold alloy nipples. White Industries LTA hubset 16/20H. Built by TC at Crank Revolution, Chicago, IL Challenge Elite Pro Series 27mm tubular tires with Orange Seal endurance sealant 53cm Battaglin SPEED aluminum frame with SRAM, FSA, Vision, Bontrager, Tektro, LOOK, and Fizik components. 1X Road Tubular Rim Brake...NEW OLD SCHOOL! Thank you Tina and everyone at Light Bicycle!
United States
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William : From Belgium: Home made wheels. Light Bicycle 45mm U-shaped tubular rims assembled with PmP hubs and Sapim Cx-Ray spokes 32 in 2 cross pattern. Bomb proof.
Belgium
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Ignace : Hi, some pictures of my RRU45T02. I have built them with Novatech 771/772 hubs and dtswiss aerolight spokes. Really impressed of this wheels. Good job.
France
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Stu : These guys make exceptional wheels. The finish, dish, roundness, spoke tension - all spot on. Ridiculously light too - these 25mm tubulars on novatec 771/772 came out at 1430g! I have no excuses now.
UK
1

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COMMENTS

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Mike 2020/03/19

Hi LightBicycle Team, A query from an Australian potential customer: I am hoping to build up some wheels myself and need some rims. The ideal specifications would be: Clincher rim brake rims ideally tubeless compatible, U profile, UD Matt: Front around 38mm 20hole with a width of 25mm Rear around 50mm and 24hole with a width of 25mm If you have such rims, what would their specification (ERD, weight, cost)? Would it be cheaper to have a single wheel size for front and back? Can I also ask if I can buy straight pull spokes from you as well (CX Ray would be best)? I am planning on using a DTSwiss 350 front hub and a PowerTap GS rear hub Thanks for your help. Mike ( I like the format of your website by the way)


LightBicycle 2020/03/19

Hi Mike, Thanks for your inquiry! Are you looking for tubular rims? We have 25mm wide/35mm deep or 45mm deep or 55mm deep rims 700C. Please find attached rim profiles. Which do you prefer? Then i can quote accordingly for you.It is okay to buy one single rim, but the shipping cost is not much saved for just buying one single bike rim.Yes, it is okay to buy spokes together with rims. For sapim cx-ray bladed spoke, it is USD2.4 each, and USD0.4 each for nipple. Thanks, Lightbicycle


LightBicycle 2020/03/19

Hi Mike, Thanks for your inquiry! Are you looking for tubular rims? We have 25mm wide/35mm deep or 45mm deep or 55mm deep rims 700C. Please find attached rim profiles. Which do you prefer? Then i can quote accordingly for you.It is okay to buy one single rim, but the shipping cost is not much saved for just buying one single bike rim.Yes, it is okay to buy spokes together with rims. For sapim cx-ray bladed spoke, it is USD2.4 each, and USD0.4 each for nipple. Thanks, Lightbicycle


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Ricky 2018/01/29

Hello Light-Bicycle, I have a big curiosity about angled spoke hole. When I place an order, could I submit together which pattern I'd like to prefer??(like, front radial 18H, rear DS/NDS both 2cross 24H)


LightBicycle 2018/01/29

Hi Ricky, Regarding the spoke hole angle question Our symmetric rims are with +/-6 degree angled spoke holes. As you can see from attachment. Regarding the order question 1. If you have a specific requirement for lacing pattern or something else, You can leave messages to us when you check-out ( see attachment) 2. If the front rim and rear rim are with different specs, you need to order them separately. 3. Or you can save your trouble by sending your order details to us, and we'll quote accordingly (including shipping cost etc.) When you ready to order, we'll create an invoice to you. Thanks, Lightbicycle


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Ricky 2018/02/01

Ok, three more questions here. 1) Is it available to adapt "Stealth" decal like this --> https://scontent-icn1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/25487320_1365786163544053_5111077425893329672_o.jpg?oh=24ff0442fccd3ab19036be9d1a80f874&oe=5AD9CCD4 2) Which decal option I should choose if I want to get the "stealth" look decal above? Black? 3) I just found some examples on the internet, they are all "UD" and "Matte" finish rims. Is "stealth" decal available at "12K" finish rims??


LightBicycle 2018/02/01

Hi Ricky, It is okay to adapt the graphic that you like. It is stealth decal for road bike rims now. You can leave a message on the order if you like and also the color you like. Then we can double check with you. Thanks, Lightbicycle


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Vincent 2017/02/27

Hi, what is the smallest tubular recommended for the U shape 25mm rim? Is 22mm ok?


LightBicycle 2017/02/27

Hello Vincent, Thanks for your inquiry. The recommended tires width for our U shape 25mm rims are 23mm and 25mm. It will be great if you go with the 23mm tires. It is more comfortable. RRU45T02 (tubular): 410 /-15g, $152/pcs Thanks, Light-bicycle


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Tomasz 2017/01/26

What is the max spoke tension for those rims? Thanks Tomasz


LightBicycle 2017/02/06

Hello Tomasz, Sorry for the late reply. We were on Chinese New Year vacation in the last 10 days and just get back to office today. The maximum spoke tension of our rim is 180kgf. Below are the spokes tension we recommended while building wheels. Front: 110 ~ 120kgf (NDS), 80 ~ 90kgf (DS) Rear: 80 ~ 90kgf (NDS), 110 ~ 120kgf (DS) Thanks, Lightbicycle


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Marcus 2016/11/03

Hi, I would like to buy these rims in a 24hole configuration, to use with disk brakes. Do you offer smaller drilling for internal nipples? Thanks, marcus


Light-Bicycle 2016/11/03

Hello Marcus, Thanks for your inquiry. We can manufacture the U45mm rims in 24H and without brake tracks for disc brake. Both front and rear are 24H, right? Also, the rims can be drilled with internal nipples holes. Please find attached picture. Is that what you like? RRU45T02 (tubular): 410 /-15g, $152/pcs Thanks, Light-bicycle


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Piotr 2016/09/02

My weight is 83kg clothes. What spokes configuration should I choose for front/rear for everyday all round wheels? Regards


Light-Bicycle 2016/09/02

Hello Piotr, Thanks for your inquiry. According to your info, we’d like to recommend Sapim cx-ray spokes. It is our most durable bladed spoke. Its low weight, aerodynamics, and flexibility make it a popular choice for racing at all levels. Thanks, Light-bicycle


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Piotr 2016/09/02

But I mean - what count of spokes for Front and Rear wheel?


Light-Bicycle 2016/09/05

Hello Pior, Normally, most of our customers choose 20H/24H. May I know your weight? Then we will double check if that works for you. Thanks, Light-bicycle


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k 2016/02/16

45mm deep 25mm wide tubular 32h no brake surface?


Light-Bicycle 2016/02/17

Hello Kevin, Thanks for your inquiry. Yes, we have 25mm wide U shape 45mm tubular rim. It is okay to manufacture the rims with no brake surface. It is for disc, right? RRU45T02: 410 /-15g, $152/pcs Thanks, Lightbicycle


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david 2015/12/14

Hi, one 20h and one 24h 45 wide tubular rim with shipping to Sweden, cost? /David


Light-Bicycle 2015/12/16

Hello David, Thanks for your inquiry. RRU45T02 (25mm wide U shape 45mm tubular rim): 410 /-15g, USD152/pcs Rims in 20H/24H are fine. Rim weave in 3k matte & UD matte are more popular. Below is a link for reference. http://www.flickr.com/photos/light-bicycle/sets/72157631432948364/detail/ Thanks, Light-bicycle


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2015/12/06

I want to order one pair of rims. Front: 25mm wide U-shaped 45mm deep tubular rims with basalt braking surface, UD, matte, 18h Rear: 25mm wide U-shaped 45mm deep tubular rims with basalt braking surface, UD, matte, 20h How much does it cost to ship to Turkey 45020? (Cheaper delivery options with longer delivery times preferred) Cheers


Light-Bicycle 2015/12/07

Hello Sir, Thanks for your inquiry. RRU45T02 (25mm wide 45mm tubular rim with basalt braking surface): 410 /-15g, USD152/pcs Please find attached rim profile. Rims in UD matte & 18H/20H are fine. Would you please double check the spoke counts? Normally, our customers choose 20H/24H. If you make sure that the rims are 18H/20H, then you can not change or cancel the order. Thanks, Light-bicycle


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Ignace 2015/11/13

Hi, im bike dealer in france and i need price and availability for RRU45T02 32holes, 3K, mat, for disc


Light-Bicycle 2015/11/16

Hello Ignace, Thanks for your inquiry. RRU45T02 (25mm wide U-shaped 45mm tubular rim): 400 /-15g, USD152/pcs Please find attached rim profile. Rims in 3k matte & 32H are fine. No braking surface for disc bike. Right? Thanks, Light-bicycle


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Ignace 2015/11/16

Hi, yes i will buy them. So i need 2 rims RRU45T02 25mm wide U-shaped 45mm tubular Finish 3K matte & 32H. No Braking surface for disc brake How long delivery time ?


Light-Bicycle 2015/11/17

Hello Ignace, Thanks for your inquiry. RRU45T02 (25mm wide U-shaped 45mm tubular rim): 400 /-15g, USD152/pcs Please find attached rim profile. Rims in 3k matte & 32H are fine. No braking surface for disc bike. Right? Currently, our price is already cheap. For bigger order, the discount is not much. Please check as below for reference. Thanks, Light-bicycle


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Tre 2015/10/12

Weight and price for the following wheel set: (1) Tubular u-shape 25mm wide rims (no braking surface) (2) 45mm deep UD matte (3) Novatec Disc (their lightweight hubs) Thank you!


Light-Bicycle 2015/10/13

Hello Tre, Thanks for your inquiry. We can build the U45mm TUBULAR wheelset as following specs. -Rims: 25mm wide U-shaped 45mm tubular rims, UD matte, no braking surface, 400 /-15g. Please find attached rim profile. -Hubs: Novatec D711 QR/ D712-135mm QR disc (28H/28H). With freehub Shimano 8/9/10 or 11s? Do you prefer black, white or red? -Spokes: Black, Pillar Aero X-TRA 1420 aero -Nipples: Pillar PT 734. Do you like black/blue/gold/green/red/silver? Wheelset weight: 1464 /-25g, USD542/pair Thanks, Light-bicycle


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Nils 2015/09/08

Is the basalt braking surface a thin layer on top of the carbon or does it go deeper into the rim? I have lots of scratches on the brake track of my rims, probably from the truing stand ( I built them up myself). I am wondering if I managed to scrape off the basalt or if the damage is only cosmetic. Thanks


Light-Bicycle 2015/09/09

Hello Nils, Thanks for your contact. The braking goes deeper into the rim slightly. Would you please email us some pictures of the braking surface’s problem? Then we will check for you. Thanks, Light-bicycle


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Richie 2015/07/31

Hi there How much would delivery to Ireland cost for 1 rim? Also, what types of spoke and nipples are compatible with the rim? Can you recommend nipples/spokes for building the rim for cyclocross? Thanks Richie


Light-Bicycle 2015/08/03

Hello Richie, Thanks for your inquiry. The shipping cost is USD58.4 for one rim to Ireland. You can save much shipping cost if ordered two rims, and the shipping cost for two rims is only USD68.1. RRU45C02 (25mm wide U-shaped 45mm clincher rim): 460 /-15g, USD170/pcs Please find attached rim profile. Do you need the braking surface on rim? Rim in 3k matte & UD matte are more popular. Do you like it? Please find below link. http://www.flickr.com/photos/light-bicycle/sets/72157631432948364/detail/ For spokes & nipples, we use Pillar aero/ DT Swiss competition/ Sapim cx-ray spokes. Thanks, Light-bicycle


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Matt 2015/07/06

Hello, I'm interested in buying one set of these rims. Do You ship to Poland(Poland is not on Your shipping list)? What is the shipping cost and how long does it normally take for the box to arrive after my payment? Thank You


Light-Bicycle 2015/07/07

Hello Matt, Thanks for your inquiry. Yes, we can ship our products to Poland by EMS. Sorry, not all countries’ options on the shipping list. If you’d like to order, we can create an invoice for you. Don’t worry. We had many customers from Poland. RRU45C02 (25mm wide U-shaped 45mm clincher rim): 460 /-15g, USD170/pcs Please find attached rim profile. For rim weave, do you prefer 3k, 12k or UD? Matte or glossy? 20H/ 24H? Please find below link. http://www.flickr.com/photos/light-bicycle/sets/72157631432948364/detail/ The shipping cost for two rims to Poland is USD86. The manufacture lead time is around 12 business days once you make the payment, and around 4-7 days to delivery. Thanks, Light-bicycle


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