Build Your Drift RIM RSNOW03

All wheels are 100% customizable at Light Bicycle. If your preferred specs are not listed, feel free to contact us ([email protected]) 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 UD, hook, blank (no decal), 24h, with drain holes, without access holes, blank (no decal)

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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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+/-

Subtotal: USD + (discount price)

Lead time: typically ships in 3 business days

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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

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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+/-

Subtotal: USD +

Lead time:

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Hole Count This is a required option.

Please note that our valves are drilled for presta and spoke holes are made for external nipples by default. If you have a custom drilling requirements please e-mail us and we'll send you a purchasing link.

16H

18H

20H

24H

28H

32H

36H

Spoke hole drilling This is a required option.

Centered (Staggered) drilling is the most popular.

Centered (Staggered)

Finish This is a required option.

Matte is slightly lighter and a more subtle finish (most popular). Glossy has a shine to it.

Full Custom: This option (if provided here to choose) offers custom finish such as Satin/Raw etc at no extra charge but subject to rim models with 3-5 days LONGER on manufacture. And custom color painting is also available with added 15g/rim and extra $20USD/rim as a start. 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.

Glossy

Matte

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 rim strength & weight is virtually identical.

Matte UD is the most popular and has a subtle look.

The futuristic Hexa-Comb and Braided UD are smooth and looks great on deep rims.
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Full Custom: This option (if provided here to choose) offers custom weaves such as 3k twill vertical/ horizontal/ Braided UD etc with extra charge of $15USD/rim as a start but subject to rim models with 3~5 days LONGER on manufacture. 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.

12K

Decal This is a required option.

The new graphics are included and available in 7 colors. The decals are now easily replaceable so you can keep your rims looking fresh.

Blank (No decal)

Stealth (Grey)

Blue

Green

Magenta

Orange

Red

Yellow

Valve Stem This is a required option.

We use a lightweight black alloy anodized valves with an oversized concave collar for easy gripping. A rubber o-ring goes in between the rim and the collar to help seal the rim and match the contour of the rim profile. The valve core is removable so you can add sealant without removing your tire.
Link to tubeless valve instructions

None

Add Valve Stem USD +7 each

Recon Pro orders start shipping in October.

- + PCS

Piece Weight: 500.00g+/-20

Subtotal: USD 185+

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RIM SPECS

Model RSNOW03
Material Toray T700 & T800 Premium Carbon Fiber
Size 26" (ETRTO 559mm)
Series DRIFT
Intended Use Sand, Snow, Single Track
Bead Type Beadless / Hookless
Tubeless Capable Yes
Inner/Outer Width 60mm/65mm
Depth 22mm
ERD 531mm (not including nipple head dimension)
Rim Weight 500+/-20g
Profile Symmetric (0mm)
Drilling Offset ±9mm
Max Cyclist Weight 120kg/ 265lbs
Spoke Hole Angle ±5°
Spoke Tension 105~120kgf front disc side and rear drive side
Max Tire Pressure 25psi/ 1.7bar
Recommended Tire Width 3.8" ~ 4.2"

Just a few years ago the idea of a lightweight fatbike rim may have seemed like an oxymoron, but at just 500g, the 650mm width rim proves that there is no need for your fatbike wheels to be heavy. This is the perfect option for year round fatbike riding and racing. While it doesn’t offer quite as much float in deep snow or sand as the 85mm width, the 60mm inner width can still handles up to 4.8″ tires.

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: RSNOW03
Material: Toray T700 & T800 Premium Carbon Fiber
Size: 26" (ETRTO 559mm)
Series: DRIFT
Intended Use: Sand, Snow, Single Track
Bead Type: Beadless / Hookless
Tubeless Capable: Yes
Inner/Outer Width: 60mm/65mm
Depth: 22mm
ERD: 531mm (not including nipple head dimension)
Rim Weight: 500+/-20g
Profile: Symmetric (0mm)
Drilling Offset: ±9mm
Max Cyclist Weight: 120kg/ 265lbs
Spoke Hole Angle: ±5°
Spoke Tension: 105~120kgf front disc side and rear drive side
Max Tire Pressure: 25psi/ 1.7bar
Recommended Tire Width: 3.8" ~ 4.2"

Full Custom

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Hole: Hole Count, Spacing, Pattern, Drilling Angle, Diameter
Finish: Matte, Glossy, Satin, Colored Paint
Weave: UD, 3K, 3K Twill (Vertical/Horizontal), 12K, 12K Twill (Vertical/Horizontal), Braided UD, Hexa-Comb
Brake Track: UD, 3K, 3K Twill (Vertical/Horizontal), 12K, 12K Twill (Vertical/Horizontal), Braided UD, Hexa-Comb
Weight Style: Standard, Flyweight, Ultra-Light, Heavy Duty, HD+

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Overview

Just a few years ago the idea of a lightweight fatbike rim may have seemed like an oxymoron, but at just 500g, the 650mm width rim proves that there is no need for your fatbike wheels to be heavy. This is the perfect option for year round fatbike riding and racing. While it doesn’t offer quite as much float in deep snow or sand as the 85mm width, the 60mm inner width can still handles up to 4.8″ tires.
Specs
Rims

Model: RSNOW03

Material: Toray T700 & T800 Premium Carbon Fiber

Size: 26" (ETRTO 559mm)

Series: DRIFT

Intended Use: Sand, Snow, Single Track

Bead Type: Beadless / Hookless

Tubeless Capable: Yes

Inner/Outer Width: 60mm/65mm

Depth: 22mm

ERD: 531mm (not including nipple head dimension)

Rim Weight: 500+/-20g

Profile: Symmetric (0mm)

Drilling Offset: ±9mm

Max Cyclist Weight: 120kg/ 265lbs

Spoke Hole Angle: ±5°

Spoke Tension: 105~120kgf front disc side and rear drive side

Max Tire Pressure: 25psi/ 1.7bar

Recommended Tire Width: 3.8" ~ 4.2"

Full Custom

Get in touch with us ([email protected]) to discuss in detail your customization request.

Hole: Hole Count, Spacing, Pattern, Drilling Angle, Diameter

Finish: Matte, Glossy, Satin, Colored Paint

Weave: UD, 3K, 3K Twill (Vertical/Horizontal), 12K, 12K Twill (Vertical/Horizontal), Braided UD, Hexa-Comb

Brake Track: UD, 3K, 3K Twill (Vertical/Horizontal), 12K, 12K Twill (Vertical/Horizontal), Braided UD, Hexa-Comb

Weight Style: Standard, Flyweight, Ultra-Light, Heavy Duty, HD+

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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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Jon : Excellent fat bike rims, I've been using them for a couple years with absolutely no issues.

UK(Britain)

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Daniel : Some pictures of my finished project!

United States

Light Bicycle : Rims: RSNOW03 matte UD 32H centered Hubs: DT SWISS 350 Big Ride 15 / 150mm 12 / 177mm J-bend 6-bolt Black Sram XD Spokes: DT Swiss Competition Race Black J-bend Nipples: Sapim Aluminium Black External

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Steve : Here are a few pics of my freshly build RSNOW03 wheelset. I laced those to a Hope Fatsno 135mm front hub and a DT Swiss 350 170mm rear hub. Iaced them with Sapim spokes (Laser front right and rear left, D-light front left and Race rear right) and rainbow coloured Aluminium nipples. I use the wheelset with 4" tires as a year round do-it-all trail ride option, and I am really pleased with how this one came out. Really nice, well rolling and relatively light wheelset. Setting them up tubeless with 45Nrth tires worked out like a breeze. It is reasonably quick on packed underground and even tarmac, incredibly stiff yet compliant, and on top the tires have a nice rounded of profile more suitable to general trail riding. It might be limited in deep and ungroomed snow, but we tend to have more mud and slush than nice powdery stuff over here in Vienna (Austria).

Austria

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Smith : Growler Fat Bike

United States

Light Bicycle : Rims: RSNOW03 26er Matte 12K 32/32H Centered Drilling Hubs: DT SWISS 350 Big Ride 15/150mm 6-bolt 32H J-bend Black DT SWISS 350 Big Ride 12/197mm Shimano MTB 10/11S 18T 6-bolt J-bend Black Spokes: Sapim CX Ray Black J-bend Nipples: Sapim Aluminium Gold Weight: 1879.84 grams

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COMMENTS

David 2020/11/22

Hello- I am interested in a set of Drift 65mm x 26" rims. Can these be purchased drilled with all 32 spoke holes offset or 64 dual row spoke holes as in the past? Thanks, David

LightBicycle 2020/12/05

Hi David, Yes, we can drill 32H or 64H for the 65mm fat rim 26er for you if you like. Which would it be? Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Mark 2019/02/25

are these compatible with a rohloff hub and a bafang bbshd ebike build .

LightBicycle 2019/02/26

Hi Mark, Our fat bike rims can be manufactured customized if you use them for E-bike. Is it your bike Electric bicycle mid-drive motor or hub motor? It will be great if we can get your bike link or bike specs. We like to know the bike total weight if possible. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Paul 2018/10/20

Looking to convert your RSNOW03 rims to tubeless. What size rim strip would you recommend? Do you recommend any specific manufactures?

LightBicycle 2018/10/22

Hi Paul, Usually, to make sure the rim strip would work well for the tubeless fat bike rim, we would recommend using a rim stripe that 1~2mm narrower than the rim width itself. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Christian 2017/12/31

Can I put a hub motor in these wheels? https://www.lightbicycle.com/65mm-wide-carbon-fat-bike-rim-26er-hookless-double-wall-tubeless-compatible.html

LightBicycle 2018/01/02

Hello Christian, Thanks for your inquiry. Would you please share us some hub details and let us know the hub weight? Then we will check if our rim is strong enough to work with your hub. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Kenny 2016/12/30

How wide a tire can I run on the 26"x 65mm rim ?

LightBicycle 2016/12/30

Hello Kenny, It is okay for 4.0~5.0 inch tires. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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colin 2016/10/07

Hi guys, ive been trying to get in contact with you for the past week to order some 90mm fat bike wheels. Would you like some money orrrrrrrr??

Light-Bicycle 2016/10/08

Helo Colin, Sorry for the late reply. We were on National Day vacation from October 1st~7th. Currently, for fatbike hubs, we only have black front 15*150mm/rear 12*197mm in stock. Does it work for you? Thanks, Light-bicycle

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Chris 2016/09/16

Hello. I currently run 80mm aluminum wheels with 4" tires on my Salted Bikes Sandfly fat bike. Two questions: 1.) What range of tire widths can I run on your 65mm rims? 2.) Are you considering a 27.5 rim option? Thanks!

Light-Bicycle 2016/09/18

Hello Chris, Sorry for the late reply. Because we were on the vacation in last 3 days. For our 26er fat bike rim, the recommend tires width are 4.0''-4.8'' tires. Recently, we do open the new rim mold of 650B fat bike rim. Rim profile attached for reference. Thanks, Light-bicycle

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Vincent 2016/02/28

Hi, is the fat rim 65mm ex stock?

Light-Bicycle 2016/02/29

Hello Vincent, Thanks for your inquiry. Currently, we only have 34mm width asymmetrical rims in stock. We can finish the 26er fat bike rims in 12 business days. Does it work for you? Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Scott 2016/01/05

Hi, I'm interested in building a wheelset for my fatboy. I would like the 65mm carbon rim in a 3k matte

Light-Bicycle 2016/01/06

Hello Scott, Thanks for your inquiry. The 65mm wide 26er wheelset with following specs is USD1009/pair. -Rims: RSNOW03, 65mm width, 3k matte, 500 /-20g. Centered drilling? -Hubs: Black, Hope pro2 evo fatsno hubs. What hub axle size do you like for front & rear? -Spokes: Pillar x-tra 1420 aero (4.3g for 260mm) or DT competition spoke (5.8g for 260mm). DT competition spokes are much heavier, but stronger. -Nipples: Alloy or brass? Black or silver? Thanks, Light-bicycle

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Greg 2015/09/04

What are prices for a fatbike carbon wheelset, complete build - rims, hubs, spokes? 197 rear, 135 front

Light-Bicycle 2015/09/08

Hello Greg, Thanks for your inquiry. The 65mm wide 26er fat bike wheelset is USD1027/pair (with Hope fatsno hubs) as following specs. The shipping cost is USD85 for one fat bike wheelset to USA by EMS. -Rims: Hookless 65mm wide 26er fat bike rims, 480 /-20g. Please find attached rim profile. Please find attached rims cross-section drawings. Rim weave in 3k matte & UD matte are more popular. Do you like it? For drilling, do you like centered drilling, offset drilling or dual spoke hole pattern? Please find attached profiles. -Hubs: Black, Hope pro2 evo fatsno front 9*135mm QR/ 12* rear 197mm thru axle. With freehub Shimano or Sram? -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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Kirby 2015/07/29

Can you send me the 3K and 12K glossy finish rim pictures for evaluate the quality! Also, what is the difference between this two finishing? Best regards Kirby

Light-Bicycle 2015/07/30

Hello Kirby, Thanks for your inquiry. Please find attached pictures of the rim weave. For 3k/12k/UD, it is the outer carbon fiber layer to make the carbon fiber with different outlook, and all the inside carbon fiber are the same. So, the rim strength & weight is almost the same. For matte and glossy, it is only the painting different. Glossy looks shinny, a bit thicker painting than matte painting. But matte looks more popular. 3k matte &UD matte are more popular. Which do you prefer? RSNOW03 (65mm wide 26er fat bike rim): 480 /-30g, USD243/pcs Please find attached rim profile. For drilling, do you like centered drilling, offset drilling or dual spoke hole pattern? Please find attached profiles. Thanks, Light-bicycle

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Sven 2015/06/01

You can also create a full fat bike wheel?? And what is the more price than.?

Light-Bicycle 2015/06/02

Hello Sven, Thanks for your inquiry. Please find the attached cross-section drawing of the 65mm wide 26er hookless rim. For the rims, do you prefer UD, 3k or 12k? Matte or glossy? 32H? Which spoke drilling do you prefer? Offset, dual or centered drilling? Please find the attached pictures. http://www.flickr.com/photos/light-bicycle/sets/72157631432948364/detail/ There are Hope Fatsno fat bike hubs here. What axle size do you prefer for the hubs? For the spokes, they are black bladed Pillar Aero PSR X-TRA 1420, black round DT competition and black sapim cx-ray spoke. The prices are the same for the Pillar and DT spoke. The Sapim spoke will be more expensive. Thanks, Light-bicycle

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Build Your Drift RIM RSNOW03

Overview

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In The Box

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Overview

Specs

Rims

Full Custom

Tech

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In The Box

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