Helios XC928 Review: A 997g Magic Upgrade for My Allied Mountain Bike

Make no mistake, the Helios XC928 rims build into an absolutely incredible set of wheels for your bike! Admittedly I'm a Light Bicycle fan, currently using eight different sets of LB rims (different generations and families and bike types), and building up dozens of other pairs for friends, and I haven't had a single issue with any of them. LB had great timing with their Helios rims, as I was starting to plan a new set of wheels for a coming bike. I love my XC930 and AR25 wheelsets, but ideally wanted something just slightly narrower than the XC930 but slightly wider and a touch stiffer than the AR25. The Helios jumps right into that spot BUT it's lighter and stiffer than either, and looking closely at the new construction, I am convinced it's absolutely more durable for the long run as well! It keeps the beautiful paintless finish that other manufacturers should be jealous of. I don't usually trust others to build my wheels, but considering the amazing job LB did on my recent Aria wheels, I decided I'd have them handle the build. The LB team was great to work with, setting me up with exactly the build I was looking for. I went with the more unique Erase hook hubs, to complement Berd spokes and Sapim nipples. Now I did have to wait a touch longer for the wheels, but I can understand given these were absolutely new rims just starting to be built. The LB team was amazing at keeping me updated and answering any questions along the way. On the scale, the build was a wild 997grams! And on the trail... well, LB has certainly worked some magic with these rims! Laterally stiff with minimal deflection, while retaining this impressive and subtle compliance through the ride. They accelerate and change directions in the way only a wheelset this light, and good, can. It says a lot to me, when you can throw a wheelset this light on your bike, and other than the lightness and responsiveness, not have to "think" about them again for a few hundred offroad miles so far! Thanks Light Bicycle!

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