CUSTOMIZATION SERVICES

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  • Graphic/Decal Design
  • Customize LB Rims
  • Customize Wheel Lacing
  • Customize Wheel Building
  • Component Purchase
  • Customize Rim Mold (OEM)
Graphics

All of our carbon fiber rims come stock as in a black finish with optional Light Bicycle graphics. If you want to have a custom graphic, we can create and install your design on the rims. Non-glossy graphics are applied after the sanding process and then covered with a glossy or matte clear coat, which makes your decals more durable and unremovable. Glossy graphics, though unremovable as well, are applied after rim coating. It is technically impossible to apply a glossy decal on a glossy rim finish, so don’t choose glossy decals if your rims are already glossy.For the custom graphics, please email us a picture or describe what you would like. Customized graphics add approximately US $65 to the total order.

For reference, please find more customized decals.

Color painting

We also offer full-color painting on our rims. This painting will cover the whole rim without rim bed/channel. Please let us know which color you'd like for the custom color painting, and we will check whether or not your choice is possible. It’s the US $15 and will add 15g~20g for each rim.

Custom carbon rim color painting in white
No Rim-Bed-Hole Tubeless

As the true tubeless that the tubeless tape is no longer a requisite, the unique “No Rim-Bed-Hole Tubeless” wheels are easier and faster to handle in the tire mounting. Concerning about the possible poor quality of the tapes in sealing performance is now on the rear mirror. However, skillfully lacing the rims to hubs with the spokes is the core mechanic in wheel building since there are no rim bed holes to allow spokes to access easily compared to the normal Rim-Bed-Hole drilled rims.

custom rim without drilling hole on rim bed
Schrader valve hole VS Presta valve hole

The diameter on Presta valve hole is 6.5mm (standard option). The diameter on Schrader valve hole is 8.0mm. All of our rims come standard with a valve hole driller for Presta valves, however, you can request that we drill the rims for the less common Schrader valves. While Mountain bikes will sometime have Schrader valves, it is very unusual to have Schrader valves on higher-end mountain bikes or road bikes.

close look of presta/french valve and Schrader/American valve
Hidden/internal nipple hole

The diameter on external nipple hole is 4.5mm(Standard option). The diameter on internal nipple hole is 2.5mm. On the internal design, forces are equally divided over the entire nipple, making the internal design stronger and more reliable. This is because the contact area between the nipple and the rim is twice as when the rims is drilled for external nipples. This decreases stress on the rim.

Reinforced Rim

Need reinforced rim for a particular purpose? We can add an extra layer of carbon to the rim for use in extreme riding conditions, E-bikes, tandems, and wheelchairs. Please let us know your purpose of the reinforced rim, and we will consult our engineers on availability.

where the extra carbon fiber would add to
Custom holes count/angle/size/offset

We are able to custom drill a wide variety of spoke counts, and some rims can have a custom spoke angle, size, or offset. Please contact us directly, and we can consult our engineers on the availability of your request and the timeline.

2:1 lacing/drilling

- Our rims can be drilled for 2:1 spoke lacing. This is a lacing pattern where there are 2 drive spokes forever 1 non-drive side spoke.

- Two choices for evenly spaced, and they are different in the valve hole position. Pls, tell us which drilling methods you’d like.

G3

-How many spokes do you have for drive side and non-drive side?

-What’s the value for A, B, C, D from the attachment?

G3 drilling arc length metrics Gexample-wheelset-built-with-G3-lacing-pattern.png
Cannondale AI(ASYMMETRIC INTEGRATION)

Our wheels can be laced for the Cannondale AI 3mm / 6mm offset.

Ai - asymmetric integration

What it is:
A proprietary system in which Cannondale moves the drivetrain outboard by 6mm/3mm to allow for ultra-short chainstays and a stiffer rear wheel, with none of the usual compromises.

Why it matters:
Short chainstays improve traction and agility. AI allows us to engineer ultra short chainstays, without sacrificing tire clearance, chainstay stiffness or the ability to run dual chainrings. And as a bonus, it also creates a stiffer, stronger rear wheel.

Difference
• The 3mm offset is for 148 X 12mm spacing only!
• Other Ai equipped bike with 142mm or 135mm rear spacing use a 6mm offset.

Cannondale AI/FSI offset frame instruction illustration
Cannondale AI/FSI offset frame instruction illustration

-Cannondale official site article about AI (ASYMMETRIC INTEGRATION)

Providing hubs for custom building

Please email us (sales@lightbicycle.com) before sending the hubs so we can create a purchase order and provide you with the appropriate instructions for shipping and payment.

Looking for Wheels not found on the LB Website?

Custom MTB Wheels: https://www.lightbicycle.com/custom-mountain-wheels.html

Custom Road Wheels:https://www.lightbicycle.com/custom-road-wheels.html

Custom Fatbike wheels:https://www.lightbicycle.com/custom-fat-wheels.html

Not available online currently

You can purchase hubs, spokes, nipples, bearings, DT Swiss star ratchet, etc from us. Please email us for pricing and availability.

Accessories available online

Looking for replacement parts or complete hubs? We stock a variety of service parts like DT Star ratchet kits, end caps, boost conversion kits etc. but not all items are listed on our website. Send us an e-mail to check availability.

You can also check the links below for the popular items that we have available for purchase on our site:

Replaceable Rim Stickers

22mm/27mm-MTB sticker-STMB02

USD: 6 13g

Comfortable road bike jersey ZIP mens road cycling jersey

Road-Jersey-JSRD01

USD: 78 170g

Lightweight mountain bike XC jersey ZIP mens cycling jerseys

XC-Jersey-JSXC01

USD: 41 200g

Breathable mountain bike jersey enduro jersey mens

EN Jersey-JSEN01

USD: 41 170g

Rim brake pads

LB blue Dura-Ace brake pads

USD: 10 51g

Bicycle tubeless rim valve stem

Anodized black Presta valve

USD: 7 4g

Tubeless rim tape

MTB, ROAD, FATBIKE use rim tape

USD: 6 25g

Customize Rim Mold (OEM)

Light Bicycle is an experienced manufacturer of carbon rims and is dedicated to continuous improvement. We offer competitive OEM prices, however we are rarely the cheapest option. Our factory layout and processes are unique in the industry as we are dedicated to quality and good working conditions. We build lasting relationships with our OEM partners because not only are we hard working, but we are honest and trustworthy.

Mold Cost: By quote, please contact us at sales@lightbicycle.com

Payment: Paypal (3.5% fee), or Wire Transfer (USD45 fee). Orders over $4,000 USD can be 50% deposit, 50% prior to shipping.

Rim Testing: Upon mold completion (typically 3 weeks), we perform destructive testing and e-mail the data for review. Two test rims will be delivered to the customer. If rim alterations are desired, we will provide two additional test rims at no charge. Extra rims beyond this point would have to be charged. Please note that all shipping charges are the responsibility of the customer.

Engineering: Our engineers are very experienced, so alterations are rarely required. However, we recommend an initial small production run for good measure. If you do not have an in-house composite engineer, our staff can assist with all aspects of the design.

Production Lead Time: Lead times are 3-4 weeks for most orders, with approximately one week shipping (EMS air shipping). If you require a faster transit, DHL shipping is available at an up-charge. Container shipping is also available for large orders.

We appreciate the opportunity to quote and hope to hear from you soon!

COMMENTS

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adam 2020/10/21

I'm interested in the XC925 wheelset. I have a SON dynamo hub on my existing wheel. Is it possible to build the front wheel with my existing hub if I ship it to you? Thanks.

LightBicycle 2020/10/21

Hi Adam, Sure, we can build the XC925 29er wheel for you if you can send over the hub you have. Our wheel building cost is USD30/pair. What's the hub model and specs you have? Have you figured out the rims specs you like to order yet? Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Joe 2020/09/06

Hi, I´m really interested in one of your wheelsets for my bike but I can´t find options for my 12x157 superboost rear. Could you offer wheelsets with rearhubs fiting my bike? Kind regards Joe

LightBicycle 2020/09/07

Hi Joe, Yes, we do have super boost hubs available. Do you have a preferred brand? We have Hope Pro 4 evo hubs and Industry Nine 1/1 and Hydra hubs. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Tony 2020/07/18

I was interested in the falcon 28, 45/46 deep and mid 50 deep. Does off-set hole drilling diminish the strength of the rim? Is it also possible to have the wheel built with 14 gauge spokes due to me being a heavier rider? is it also possible to build a wheelset that is 45 up front and mid 50 in the rear? The reason I ask is because the wheelset prices are so close in price?

LightBicycle 2020/07/18

Hi Tony, 1. We built with 14g spokes by default. The most common use is Sapim Cx-Ray. 2. Did you mean angle drilling? Our rims are drilled with a +/-8 degree to make the spokes better align with the hub flange. I drilled straight, the spoke bead will most likely bended during the wheel building. 3. We do have a 28mm wide 56mm deep rim. I think this will fit your requirements. We can send you the RR56C03 rim 700C profile for your check if you like. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Rick 2020/05/19

Hi, Good day. I'm interested in building a wheelset xc925, the flyweight, in onyx vesper hubs (anti freeze green color). Could you give a quotation.

LightBicycle 2020/05/20

Hi Rick, Yes, we can build the XC925 rims with the Onyx hubs in antifreeze green for you. How much do you weight? With and without gear. Our recommended max rider weight for the flyweight version is 90kg. If you are over 90kg, we strongly suggest going with the standard version so the 29er wheels would be strong enough for you. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Richard 2020/01/23

Hello and Happy Chinese New Year. I was wondering if it is possible to have a wheelset built using BITEX hubs? The hubs I am thinking about are Bitex BX312 disc, straight pull, centre lock hubs. Would it be possible to purchase..... either 700 Falcon AR46 disc-28mm wide-46 deep. OR 700 Falcon R45 disc-25mm wide -45 deep. With these hubs? Thankyou Richard

LightBicycle 2020/01/24

Hi Richard, Happy Chinese New Year too! It is okay to build wheelset with Bitex 312 road disc straight pull center lock hubs. We just sent you quotation for 28mm wide road disc wheelset and 25mm wide 700c wheels with bitex hubs to your email address. Currently, we provide 2 kinds of shipping methods to UK for one wheelset. Also, one delivery includes tax and shipping cost. Please check your email. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Nicholas 2020/01/16

hello, Are you able to supply Rotor 1x13 hubs https://rotorbike.com/catalog/default/rotor/road/hubs/rvolver-1x13-rear-hub-disc-cl-jb-24h-12x142.html

LightBicycle 2020/01/18

Hi Nicholas, We could lace the wheelset with the Rotor 1x13 hubs, which road disc rims do you prefer for this wheelset? We can quote accordingly for you. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Kisnothere 2019/12/25

Can you build mixed size wheelset? 650B front and 26 rear?

LightBicycle 2019/12/26

Hi Sir, Thanks for your reaching out! It is okay to order mix wheelset (front 650B/rear 26er) or front 29er/rear 650B. Please let us know your mtb wheelset specs here, we can quote accordingly for you. What hubs and mountain 27er rim model and 26er model do you choose? Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Neil 2019/12/14

I am building a customised wheelset can you sell Recon Pro AM735 rims with 2.3mm spoke hole drilling for internal nipples? I am using a rohloff hub so internal nipples will provide 11 degree spoke angle much better than standard nipples thanks Neil

LightBicycle 2019/12/14

Hi Neil, Yes, it is okay to manufacture recon pro AM735 mtb rims with 2.3mm internal spoke holes. We can offer you 5% discount on rims recently for Christmas discount.And do you have Roghoff hub dimension drawing? We can check on the drilling angle accordingly to check whether it is 11 degree. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Mike 2019/11/06

Hi, Looking to build an AR46 with a PowerTap rear and a carbon to front hub. Are you able to supply either hub or will I need to buy rims and have them built in the UK? Thanks Mike

LightBicycle 2019/11/07

Hi Mike, Yes, we can build AR46 28mm wide wheelset with power tap rear and carbon Ti front. We can build complete wheelset and delivery to UK for you. We sent quotation through email to you. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Stewart 2019/11/05

Hi. I'm wanting a pair of carbon wheels building. 700c Falcon, 25mm front and 35mm rear. I'm wanting straight pull sapin spokes. Could you build with Bitex BX305FN and BX305RN front and rear hubs. If not Could you suggest an alternative straight pull hub. Thanks for your help.

LightBicycle 2019/11/06

Hi Stewart, 1. Yes, we can make mixed depth raod bike wheelset for you, front 25mm deep/rear 35mm deep. 2. we have quite a few straight pull hubs and just sent you the quotation through email. Please check. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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