Introducing New 26-Inch MTB Rims For Downhill/AM Bikes

all mountain and downhill bikes 26er rim

For some customers who ride aggressively, they are requiring stronger rims.

According to customers'suggestion, we'd like to manufacture wider 26er carbon rim for MTB downhill and all mountain. The width will be 35mm wide and 30mm deep, this rim will be manufactured by new process, to make sure this new rim will be strong enough, to make it a read DH rim and AM rim.

Do you like the new bike rims 26er with bead hook or without bead hook?

All customers can mail us about your suggestion, like suggestions for rim width, depth, weight ,hookless, etc. All the information will be good for us to manufacture the rim perfect for customers.

For hookless, it is new design. And specialized has used this design. It looks like the new design is popular. For hookless rim, it is easier for manufacturing.

It's known that clinchers do offer an advantage in rolling resistance but is difficult to make a durable carbon bead hook.

Please find as below. It is our design for the new mountain bike 26 inch rim.

New 26er hookless rim

Type: AM and DH rim

Outer width:35mm

Depth: 30mm

Standard version: 360g/pcs+/-15

Reinforced version: 400g/pcs+/-15, or 430g+/-15

Tubeless: compatible

Manufacturing process: the same new process as mountain bike 650B rims

carbon 26er downhill bike rim wider 35mm

To make the tubeless 26er hookless rim stronger, we did the creative attempt—removed the bead hook. This design makes the 26er hookless rim stronger and less susceptible to damage when riders smash into rocks on the trail or land awkwardly off a jump.

With the hook gone, engineers set out to tighten the seal between rim and tire. It's very necessary because the sealant had less material to cling to, making it easier for air to escape.

The fix is simple but effective: the new rim has a wider inner shoulder, which gives the tire's bead more surface area to seal against. There's also a more robust rim strip that prevents sealant from leaking through the rim's spoke holes.

Without the hook, we were also able to thicken the rim wall, making it even stronger. It also means that one potential weakness is removed. Together, these improvements keep the tire from blowing off the rim once it's inflated.

All your suggestions are helpfull for us to make the rim good enough for mountain bike downhill and AM wheels.

Newly update

This new 26er rim for all mountain & downhill bike is already started to sell: New 26er 33mm wide enduro MTB all mountain downhill carbon rim tubeless compatible >>

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July 13th, 2013 | Light Bicycle

COMMENTS

Ken 2014/06/12

When will the 26" version of the 35mm x 30mm hookless rims be ready?

Light-Bicycle 2014/06/13

Hello Ken, Thanks for your inquiry. We might manufacture the 35~40mm wide 26er hookless rim in the future. But it's hard to say when this rim is available. Currently, there is 33mm outer width(27mm inner width) 26er hookless AM rim. Please find the attached cross-section drawing of rim. Is it OK for you? If you'd like the 33mm wide rim, do you prefer UD, 3k or 12k? Matte or glossy? 32H? Thanks, Light-bicycle

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Roland 2014/03/24

Hi Please quote me the price for the following 1) 1 pair x 26er DH rims/ 32 holes/ matte/ UD 2) 1 pair x 26er DH rims/ 24 holes/ matte/ UD Include shipping to Singapore Thanks Roland

Light-Bicycle 2014/03/28

Hello Roland, Thanks for your inquiry. Please find the attached cross-section drawing of the 33mm wide 26er DH hookless rim. 26er DH hookless rims 1) UD matte and 32H 2pcs 2) UD matte and 24H 2pcs The price is USD178/pcs(DH version) and the shipping cost is USD45.6 for 4pcs rims to Singapore by EMS. Thanks, Light-bicycle

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Steven 2014/02/01

How much is shipping to Australia for a wheelset please?

Light-Bicycle 2014/02/03

Hello Steven, Thanks for your inquiry. Please find attached rim profile for 26er 33mm wide rim. For hubs, what hub axle size do you like for front & rear? standard qr or thru alxe? The delivery cost is USD58 for one wheelset to Australia by EMS. Thanks, Light-bicycle

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David 2013/08/26

Hi, please send me a drawing of the cross section of the 26er rims with 33mm outer width. What is the ERD? When will it available to order? Thanks

Light-Bicycle 2013/08/27

Hi David, For the new 26er rim(33mm outer width), please find the attached cross-section drawing. The ERD is 518mm which also written in the cross-section drawing. These are 2 versions of new 26er rim with 33mm outer width: Standard version: 380 /-15g USD170/pcs DH version: 460 /-15g USD178/pcs Which version do you prefer? For the rims, do you like UD, 3k or 12k? Matte or glossy? 32H? http://www.flickr.com/photos/light-bicycle/sets/72157631432948364/detail/ If you’d like to order, I can create invoice for you. Thanks, Light-bicycle

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Jose 2013/08/22

Hello, I am interested in getting 2 of your new 26er standard rims, UD matte, 32 holes. Could you email me rim dimensions? How much is shipping to the Philippines? Thank You

Light-Bicycle 2013/08/22

Hello Jose, Thanks for your inquiry. For the new 26er rims with 33mm outer width, please find the attached cross-section drawing. We can manufacture the rims with UD matte and 32H for you. The weight is 380 /-15g and the price is USD170/pcs for new 26er rim(standard version). The shipping cost is USD33.3 for 2pcs rims to Philippines by EMS. Is it OK for you? If you’d like to order, I can create invoice for you. Cheers, Light-bicycle

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Christian 2013/08/19

Hi. Are you going to make these in 650b aswell? I am very interested in buying if that is the case. Thanks! C.

Light-Bicycle 2013/08/20

Hello Christian, Currently, we just start on 26er rim. We will let you know when we get a plan to start this profile on 650B rims.Be in touch. Thanks, Light-bicycle

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fabio 2013/08/13

Hi,i am interest in your wheels,i want to know what is going to be the price and the weight for one set of dh rims 460 gr with hope pro evo 2 hub and spokes front 20mm rear 150/12 mm Can i also know the price and weight just for rims and spokes plus nipples,maybe i will use the hubs i already have. Thank's Fabio Thank's a lot Fabio

Light-Bicycle 2013/08/13

Hello Fabio, Thanks for your inquiry. We have 26er 33mm wide rim DH version around 460g /-15. Please find attached rim cross-section drawing. If you like wheelset with this rim and hope pro 2 evo hubs(front 20mm/rear 12*150mm), the price will be at USD798/pair. The wheelset weight will be around 1700g /-20. And it is USD178/pcs for rim only, for spokes& nipples, it is USD1.62/pcs, the spoke weight is 4.3g/pcs for 260mm long. Thanks, Light-bicycle

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Jb 2013/08/05

Hi, Can I please order 2x 26" DH rims reinforced in 32h 2x 29" Wide rims in reinforced 28h. Email me invoice. Thanks.

Light-Bicycle 2013/08/06

Hello Jb, Thanks for your inquiry. Now the DH rim is with 33mm wide & 30mm deep, and please find attached rim cross-section drawing. The rim weight of this rim has two versions, which do you prefer? And 32holes for both rims, right? Stardard weight(for all mountain): 375g /-15 DH weight: 460g /-15 And for 29er rim, we can manfuacture the rim around 430g for you, 28H. Is it ok for you? Do you like 3k/12k/UD for rims? glossy finish or matte? Then we can create the invoice accordingly for you. They are shipped to Australia, right? Thanks, Light-bicycle

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martin 2013/08/03

really interested in new dh rims when will they be online to view and buy??

Light-Bicycle 2013/08/05

Hello Martin, Thanks for your inquiry. please find attached rim cross-section drawing and pictures for our new 26er 33mm wide rim. They are already in production, we are too busy to upload it on website. but there are already qutie a few orders for this rim. There are two weight versions for this rim. Standard weight for all mountain: 375g /-15 DH weight version: 460g /-15 Thanks, Light-bicycle

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Chris 2013/08/02

Hello, could you please send through an invoice via paypal for 2 x DH specific rims (33 wide 26 internal 30 high) in 32 hole MATT UD finish. also please confirm first that they are the new process layup & air valve hole is to suit a 6mm stem not the larger size, please deliver to Chris Dawson c/- A.E.I 129 Kerry rd Archerfield 4108 Qld Australia. Thankyou Chris

Light-Bicycle 2013/08/03

Thanks for inquiry. 33mm wide rims are really with new process, please don't worry. And please find attached invoice and let us know if there is any question. You can inform us it is for PI2318 when you make the payment, then we will kow it is for your order. Thanks, Light-bicycle

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Andrew 2013/07/31

Hi Nancy, I may be interested in ordering a built wheelset with these new dh rims. Id get the heavier reinforced version. Could you please send me the rim profile, and also info on hub and spoke options, and pricing for the wheelset? What is your lead time at this point? Thank you! Andrew

Light-Bicycle 2013/08/01

Hello Andrew, Thanks for your inquiry. Please find attached rim profile, and we also attach the rim cross picture. For DH rim weight, it can be 460g /-15. Is it ok for you? For hub option, we have Novatec and hope pro hubs. The price is different. Do you like Novatec hubs or Hope hubs? For spokes, currently only pillar psr x-tra 1420 bladed black spokes(4.3g/pcs for 260mm) Thanks, Light-bicycle

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Brian 2013/07/24

How do I order these? And will you send me the dimensions?

Light-Bicycle 2013/07/25

Hello Brian, Thanks for your inquiry. Please find the attached cross-section drawing & some pictures of new 26er rim with 33mm outer width. For the rims, do you like UD, 3k or 12k? Matte or glossy? 32H? http://www.flickr.com/photos/light-bicycle/sets/72157631432948364/detail/ These are 2 versions of new 26er rims: Standard version: 380 /-15g USD170/pcs DH version: 460 /-15g USD178/pcs Which version do you prefer? Currently, we haven’t uploaded this rim on our website. So if you’d like to order, I can create invoice for you. Cheers, Light-bicycle

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Michael 2013/07/19

Hi, Could I also request cross section drawing of the rim? What is the final ERD? Thanks.

Light-Bicycle 2013/07/19

Hello Michael, Thanks for your inquiry. Please find attached rim cross-section. The ERD is in the drawing. Please let us know if there is any question. Thanks, Light-bicycle

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Chris 2013/07/15

Hello, it seems too late for any constructive design input but without seeing a cross section I think you have got it right, please forward all relevant info re: nipple bed , wall thickness , shoulder widths ,spoke drilling e.g taper degree for nipple bed & diameter, all & any info supplied if possible thankyou. Cheers Chris

Light-Bicycle 2013/07/16

Hello Chris, Thanks for your suggestion. Please find attached rim cross-section of our new 26er rim. And let us know your suggestion. The rim is already ready. Thanks, Light-bicycle

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Gabor 2013/07/15

Hi, Could you please post the cross section drawings? Does it have a bead hook in the final design? How much is shipping to the Netherlands? Thanks, gabor

Light-Bicycle 2013/07/15

Hello Gabor, Thanks for your inquiry. please find attached rim cross-section for the final design. The rim will be ready to sell around 10days later. The price is USD170/pcs for standard weight 380g /15, and USD178/pcs for DH version(460g /-15 The shipping cost is USD68 for 2pcs rims to Netherland. Thanks, Light-bicycle

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