UFO-C21: Carbon Clincher Rim-Brake Disc

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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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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 ($80).

Piece Weight:g+/-25

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+/-25

Subtotal: USD +

Lead time: typically ships in 3 business days

ADD TO CART You missed some options.

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

This product is available from the Global shop only.

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

We'll get back to you soon to talk about the special 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+/-20 g+/-25

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 240 EXP

DT SWISS 350

Chosen

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.

10 / 120mm

QR / 130mm

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

None

Sram XDR

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.

Non Disc

None

Hub Color This is a required option.

Black

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

36T

54T

EXP 36

EXP 54

None

Brake System This is a required option.

Road-Rim-High-TG-Surface-Grooved-Graphene-Surface

Non Disc - High TG Surface: Rim Brake 700C road rims use an advanced High TG resin system with a layer of graphene to help dissipate heat. The braking power and reliability is significantly improved over a basalt braking surface.

Non Disc - Grooved Graphene Surface: Our new resin system and construction method, combined with the 3k rim track, withstands over 280°C, dissipates heat, and lowers rim temperatures faster in between braking efforts. Gain confidence-inspiring brake performance on the steepest descents and wettest conditions with our matching brake pads. Also, graphene added to the rim brake track allows for greater resistance to overheating with improved heat dissipation and reduced temperature accumulation during heavy braking. The grooved track helps evacuate trapped moisture between pad and rim in wet conditions, and brings more resistance and force at the lever when conditions are dry.

Full Custom: This option (if provided here to choose) offers custom braking track in other various weaves (UD/12K/3K twill etc) with 1-2 weeks LONGER on manufacture and extra $10USD/rim only as a start (with High TG Surface by default). 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.

Disc: The disc version does not have a rim brake track and features a unique disc specific layup process. Our new layup is about 10g ~30g lighter by reducing the unnecessary material and utilizing elements of our Flyweight construction method.

Non Disc - High TG Surface

Non Disc - Grooved Graphene Surface USD +30

Finish This is a required option.

The "Finish" relates to how the rim is coated or painted such as matte or glossy for the most common applications. Our Recon Pro and Falcon Pro rims feature BlackTek and come out of molds as a completed product, with an inherent scratch resistant and near flawless finish, eliminating the need for coating or painting (weight saved as well). We name this kind of superior finish the paintless.

Full Custom: This option (if provided here to choose) offers custom finish such as Satin/Matte/Glossy etc at no extra charge with added 100g/wheel and 1-2 weeks LONGER on manufacture. If you select this option and LEAVE YOUR REQUIREMENT IN QUOTES IN THE NOTES AT CHECKOUT, we will reach out to you once the order is placed to finalize the details.

Paintless

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 purely hand-braided "Sunflower" weave paired with "Paintless" finish delivers a distinctively futuristic appearence.

More info about Weave >>

Sunflower USD +30

Valve Hole Type This is a required option.

Presta

Valve Cover This is a required option.

With Valve Cover

Decal This is a required option.

Custom Sticker (removable) is also available. 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.

Blank (No decal)

Custom Sticker

Valve Stem This is a required option.

For some cases, you need to install/ remove the valve stem with the help of daily-use pliers.

None

Apply Valve Stem USD +7 each

Valve Adaptor This is a required option.

To work with some types of pumps, the adaptor is a must to inflate a full disc wheel.

None

Add Valve Adaptor USD +8

Send Photos for Shipping Confirmation This is a required option.

Yes (1-3 days longer)

No ( I do not need photos)

Brake Pads This is a required option.

By default, Shimano type is offered only (Contact us if you want Campagnolo type). 4 pads will be included. These high performance brake pads are designed for carbon bike rims only and offer excellent stopping power even in the wet.
Instructions of brake pads

None

Add Shimano-type Brake Pads USD +10

Recon Pro orders start shipping in October.

- + PCS

Piece Weight: 1227.00g+/-50

Subtotal: USD 855+

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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.

Model UFO-C21
Material Toray T700 & T800 Premium Carbon Fiber
Size 29”/700C
Bead Type Clincher
Series FALCON PRO
Intended Use Road/ Track
Bead Type Clincher
Tubeless Capable Yes
Inner/Outer Width 21mm/28mm
Weight (hub excluded) 1000+/-50g
Profile Symmetric (0mm)
Max Cyclist Weight (on flat ground) 150kg/ 331lbs
Max Tire Pressure (with 25C) 130psi/ 8.96bar
Recommended Tire Width 25C-38C

Read more for TL tire pressure charts

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 240 EXP, DT SWISS 350, Chosen
Rear Axle Size 10 / 120mm, QR / 130mm
Driver Body Shimano Road 11S, None, Sram XDR

TECH

The UFO-C21 full disc wheel featuring a hollow core is made of equally sized T800 carbon pieces and ultra-light special foam cores. The hollow design, compared to the traditional solid-core wheels, makes a great weight saving and significantly reduces the risk of delamination. The high-density foams add the torsional and lateral stiffness required in quick acceleration.

The result? A lightweight aero wheel to roll fast for years.

Learn More >>

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

Gallery

Evar: I have had a great time with those wheels, raced a lot and put them trough the hardest conditions.

Estonia

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COMMENTS

Carl 2021/12/02

Hi I see from the above comments the UFO-C21 Disc Wheel Rear Clincher Sunflower 70% Glossy is available as a rim brake option. I know you do a tri spoke front wheel but can not find it on your website. Is it possible to get the tri spoke front wheel with the sun flower pattern on it to match the rear disc wheel.?

LightBicycle 2021/12/03

Hi Carl, Thanks for reaching out! What width and depth do you want for the Tri-spoke wheel 700C and the Full-disc rear wheel? What width tire are you plan to run with? Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Avery 2021/12/01

Any chance the WUFO-C21 can be made for rim brakes?

LightBicycle 2021/12/01

Hi Avery, Yes, we can add a brake track to the trackwheel UFO-C21. Do you want our standard high TG brake surface or the grooved Graphene brake surface ($30/rim). Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Felix 2021/11/26

How much is the disc wheel? Are different hubs possible? Regards, Felix

LightBicycle 2021/11/27

Hi Felix, Thanks for reaching out! We offer 2 hub options, DT SWISS 350, and Chosen hubs. We can do the road version, disc brake version, and track version for the same disc-wheel. The cost is USD850 if it's with DT 350 hub. It's USD755 if with a Chosen hub. For the weave, we can do normal UD. Or the hand-braided "Sunflower" layup as you can see from the banner photos. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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