carbon 38mm wheel road bikes 700c clincher

Build Your WHEELSET WR38C02 road bike wheel

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

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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.

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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

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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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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.

Use road bike wheel
Size 700C
Material full carbon Toray T700
Type clincher
Weight 1297g+/-10
Tubeless ready
Spoke Hole 20H/24H
Internal hole customized
Hub(recommend) DT Swiss 240S hubs
Spoke Sapim CX-RAY
Nipples Sapim Polyax secure lock
Inner width 15.4mm
Outer width 23mm
Depth 38mm
Max weight limit 115kg
Max tyre pressure 160psi
Finish matte/glossy
Decal customized
Weave UD/3K/12K
Warranty 15 Months
Standard En Standard

Rims

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

Use: road bike wheel
Size: 700C
Material: full carbon Toray T700
Type: clincher
Weight: 1297g+/-10
Tubeless: ready
Spoke Hole: 20H/24H
Internal hole: customized
Hub(recommend): DT Swiss 240S hubs
Spoke: Sapim CX-RAY
Nipples: Sapim Polyax secure lock
Inner width: 15.4mm
Outer width: 23mm
Depth: 38mm
Max weight limit: 115kg
Max tyre pressure: 160psi
Finish: matte/glossy
Decal: customized
Weave: UD/3K/12K
Warranty: 15 Months
Standard: En Standard

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).

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Nipples:

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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.

Use: road bike wheel

Size: 700C

Material: full carbon Toray T700

Type: clincher

Weight: 1297g+/-10

Tubeless: ready

Spoke Hole: 20H/24H

Internal hole: customized

Hub(recommend): DT Swiss 240S hubs

Spoke: Sapim CX-RAY

Nipples: Sapim Polyax secure lock

Inner width: 15.4mm

Outer width: 23mm

Depth: 38mm

Max weight limit: 115kg

Max tyre pressure: 160psi

Finish: matte/glossy

Decal: customized

Weave: UD/3K/12K

Warranty: 15 Months

Standard: En Standard

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:

Other Parts

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

Spokes:

Nipples:
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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Italy

Christian : Love my Battaglin Road Bike. Now, whit the new 38mm clincher carbon wheels (wonderful product) seems more aggressive. Wheigt: 6.85 kg. Thanks to Light-Bicycles.

Switzerland

Daniel : Some training shots, the first big training ride on the 38mm wheels. They feel great, and much faster than the standard ones.

Australia

Gilles : I enjoy it

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COMMENTS

Taylor 2016/10/17

Can I not run a xd driver on the 38mm road wheels?

Light-Bicycle 2016/10/18

Hello Taylor, Thanks for your inquiry. It is okay to run Novatec Sram XD driver hub body on the 38mm road wheels. What hub brand do you prefer? Thanks, Light-bicycle

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Joachim 2016/09/04

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Light-Bicycle 2016/09/05

Hello Joachim, Thanks for your contact. Do you like to order 38mm depth clincher wheels? Please let us know if there is any questions. Thanks, Light-bicycle

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C 2016/08/01

Can these be set up tubeless?

Light-Bicycle 2016/08/02

Hello Sir, Thanks for your inquiry. Currently, only our 25mm wide U shape rims are tubeless compatible. If that works for you, we’d like to recommend the U35m wheels for you. It is much wider and stronger. Thanks, Light-bicycle

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Dave 2016/07/31

Hi, Looking for a strong set of carbon wheels for my bike. I run 28mm tyres and am 87-90kg. I also ride on rough roads. What do you recommend. Do you do higher spoke counts than 20/24?

Light-Bicycle 2016/08/01

Hello Dave, Thanks for your inquiry. According to your info, we’d like to recommend the 25mm wide U45mm wheels. It is much wider and stronger, and it will work with 28mm tyres well. Also, the rim is with special material and New high TG resin, it will provide better braking surface performance than basalt braking surface. Normally, 20H/ 24H is strong enough. If you prefer higher spoke counts, then go with 24H/28H. We have 24H/28H Powerway R13 hubs in stock. Thanks, Light-Bicycle

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Alex 2016/07/04

I bought your wheels 2 years ago, can you please tell me what the recommended tension specifications are for the front and rear wheels?

Light-Bicycle 2016/07/05

Hello Alex, Thanks for your inquiry. The maximum spoke tension of our rim is 180kgf. Generally, 3 of charging tension are involved in wheel building. A. Tension for "transportation riders" (Comfortability) 80-90kgf are ideal for regular transportation riders or exercise on a regular basis. B. Tension for "enthusiast riders" (Balance) 100-110kgf are good for people with enjoyful and training purpose. C. Tension for "professional riders" (Performance) 120-130kgf are charged for riders who are expertized in riding or competition. The recommendation of spoke tension is less than 130kgf. Thanks, Light-bicycle

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treffandier 2016/06/28

hello, there is a basalt brake surface on the wheels ? thank you

Light-Bicycle 2016/06/29

Hello Treffandier, Thanks for your inquiry. Yes, the rim is with basalt braking surface. Currently, most of our customers choose the new 25mm wide U shape rims. It is with special material and New high TG resin, it will provide better braking surface performance than basalt braking surface. Would you like to have a try? Thanks, Light-bicycle

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Felix 2016/04/04

hello, I was interested in a lightweight wheels, which in turn are reliable, I would like to be carbon for my road bike, tire 23/700 or 25/700, profile 25 and hub for disc brakes, which you recommend ? Thank you very much

Light-Bicycle 2016/04/05

Hello Felix, Thanks for your inquiry. May i know your weight please? Do you ride aggressively? Then we can check which wheelset is light and durable for you. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Joshua 2016/03/17

Hello, I'd like to get a quote for the following wheel build: Rim = 38mm depth and 23mm wide carbon clincher. 20 hole front. 24 hole rear. UD, matte, no decal. Hubs = DT Swiss 240. Shimano 11 speed. Spokes = Sapim CX-Ray - black Nipples = brass - black Please let me know the detail. Thank you.

Light-Bicycle 2016/03/18

Hello Joshua, Thanks for your inquiry. The 38mm clincher wheelset with following specs is USD887/pair. -Rims: RR38C02, UD matte, 20H/24H, no decals -Hubs: Black, DT 240S straight pull non disc hubs QR for Shimano 11s -Spokes: Black, Sapim cx-ray -Nipples: Black brass Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Jorge 2016/02/05

Does the wheels come with break pads?

Light-Bicycle 2016/02/07

Hello Jorge, Thanks for your inquiry. Actually, it is USD10 for 4pcs braking pads. If you like brake pads to come with 38mm clincher wheels, you can leave a message on the order. We can offer it free to ship together with wheels. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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shahrol 2016/01/07

Hi I'm looking for 38mm clincher, black spoke. Matte black. What's your recommendation. WS lightest as possible with ceramic bearing. Thanks.

Light-Bicycle 2016/01/08

Hello Shahrol, Thanks for your inquiry. According to your details, we’d like to recommend the lighter 25mm wide U shape 35mm clincher wheelset as below. The wide profile offers improved aerodynamics, better handling in crosswinds condition and faster riding. Please find attached rim profile. -Rims: RRU35C02, 435 /-15g. 3k matte or UD matte? 20H/24H? -Hubs: Black, Bitex RAF10/ RAR9 ceramic bearing (no qr skewers included) -Spokes: Black, Pillar x-tra 1420 aero. Or we have stronger Sapim cx-ray. Nipples: Alloy or brass? Black or silver? Thanks, Light-bicycle

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tim 2015/11/02

Do you sell single wheels? I need a 38mm rear carbon matte finish wheel with novatec hub to suit 10sp shimano. can you supply?

Light-Bicycle 2015/11/03

Hello Tim, Thanks for your inquiry. Yes, we can build the 38mm rear wheel as following specs. -Rim: RR38C02, 430 /-15g. 24H? Please find attached rim profile. Rim weave in 3k matte & UD matte are more popular. Which do you prefer? Please find below link. http://www.flickr.com/photos/light-bicycle/sets/72157631432948364/detail/ -Hub: Novatec F482 for Shimano 10s. Do you like black/red/white? -Spokes: Black, Pillar Aero X-TRA 1420 aero -Nipples: Pillar PT 734. Do you like black/blue/gold/green/red/silver? Rear wheel price: USD282/pcs Thanks, Light-bicycle

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Rui 2015/10/22

You can change the hub to disk ? How much weight?

Light-Bicycle 2015/10/23

Hello Rui, Thanks for your inquiry. We can build the 38mm or 50mm disc wheels. But we’d like to recommend new 25mm wide U-shaped 45mm wheels as following specs. It is much wider and stronger. -Rims: 25mm wide U45mm rims, 450 /-15g. No braking surface? Please find attached rim profile. -Hubs: Novatec D711 QR/ D712-135mm QR for Shimano 11s disc. -Spokes: Black, Pillar Aero X-TRA 1420 aero -Nipples: Pillar PT 734. Do you like black/blue/gold/green/red/silver? Wheelset price: USD578/pair Thanks, Light-bicycle

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Juan 2015/08/03

Hi i would like to buy the 38mm u shape rims 25mm width, wich hubs will fit to a shimano 11sp conventional skwers?

Light-Bicycle 2015/08/04

Hello Juan, Thanks for your inquiry. Currently, we only have 25mm wide U-shaped 35mm clincher wheels. For 38mm clincher wheels, it is with 23mm width. Most of our customers choose the U35mm wheels. If you like, we can build it as following specs. -Rims: 25mm wide U-shaped 35mm clincher rims, 430 /-15g. Please find attached rim profile. Rim weave in 3k matte & UD matte are more popular. Do you like it? Please find attached rim profile. http://www.flickr.com/photos/light-bicycle/sets/72157631432948364/detail/ -Hubs: Novatec A291/ F482 for Shimano 11s. Do you prefer black/red/ white? -Spokes: Black, Pillar Aero X-TRA 1420 aero -Nipples: Pillar PT 734. Do you like black/blue/gold/green/red/silver? Thanks, Light-bicycle

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Ronny 2015/07/22

Hi, I`m looking for a super light clincher wheelset for my roadbike. I am 69kg and it will be used for allround competition and training. It must fit my shimano 10 sp. I like red hubs and nipples. What do you recommend? Best regards Ronny

Light-Bicycle 2015/07/27

Hello Ronny, Thanks for your inquiry. According to your description, we’d like to recommend the 25mm wide U-shaped 35mm clincher wheelset as below. It is much wider and stronger, and the rim weight is the same as 38mm depth rim. -Rims: 25mm width, 35mm depth, 430 /-15g. 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/ -Hubs: Red, Novatec A291/ F482 for Shimano 10s -Spokes: Black, Pillar x-tra 1420 aero -Nipples: Red, Pillar PT 734 Thanks, Light-bicycle

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Huw 2015/06/25

Hi, Would you be able to recommend and give me a price on which 35 - 38mm clincher wheelset specification to get? I would like as light a build as possible. Needs a rim brake surface. Many thanks.

Light-Bicycle 2015/06/26

Hello Huw, Thanks for your inquiry. The U35mm wheelset is USD556/pair, and the 38mm wheelset is USD548/pair. The shipping cost for one wheelset to UK is USD78. We’d like to recommend the U35mm wheels. It is much wider and stronger. Most of our customers chose this one which is with nice feedback. If you like, we can build it as following specs. -Rims: 25mm wide U-shaped 35mm clincher rims with basalt braking surface, 400 /-15g. Attached are the rims profiles. 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/ -Hubs: Bitex RAF10/ RAR9 for Shimano 8/9/10 (258g/pair, no qr skewers included) -Spokes: Black, Pillar Aero X-TRA 1420 aero -Nipples: Pillar PT 734. Do you like black/blue/gold/green/red/silver? Thanks, Light-bicycle

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Build Your WHEELSET WR38C02 road bike wheel

Overview

Specs

Warranty

In The Box

Rims

Hubs

Other Parts

Overview

Specs

Rims

Hubs

Other Parts

Warranty

In The Box

Gallery