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Patrick 2023/10/12

Hi there, Just wanting to double check what spoke length you would calculate for the rim/hub combo below: Rim Model: WR50 Spoke Number: 28 hole 2 cross Spoke Type: Dt Swiss Competition Race Spoke Head Type: J-Bend Nipple Type: DT Swiss Pro Head Squorx 15mm • Hub: Dt Swiss 370 Front DBIS 2021+ • Axle width 100 mm • Left flange to center distance 22.4mm • Right flange to center distance 35mm • Left Flange diameter 58mm • Right Flange diameter 52mm • Spoke hole diameter 2.6mm ------------------------------------------ Rim Model: WR50 Spoke Number: 28 hole 2 cross Spoke Type: Dt Swiss Competition Race Spoke Head Type: J-Bend Nipple Type: DT Swiss Pro Head Squorx 15mm • Hub: Dt Swiss 370 Rear DBIS 2021+ • Axle width 142 mm • Left flange to center distance 33.6 • Right flange to center distance 21.8 • Left Flange diameter 58 • Right Flange diameter 52 • Spoke hole diameter 2.6mm

LightBicycle 2023/10/13

Hi Patrick, The spoke length of the 28H WR50 wheelset with DT Swiss 370 J-bend hub is as below for your reference. It is 3 cross for the front and rear wheel. The front wheel drive side: 268mm non drive side: 265mm The rear wheel drive side: 266mm non drive side: 267mm - Nipples: 14mm nipples to build the WR50 ROAD disc wheelset. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Steven 2023/08/22

Hi. I am hoping to buy 2 x AR25 and use Extralite CyberFront and cyberrear spd3 hubs. Can you advise if I need symmetrical or asymmetrical rims and what length spokes I need? Also, do the rims come with nipples? And lastly, what is the crystal finish refered too mean exactly as a finish? I am hoping to build wheels similar to twisted wheels’s Aethos build.

LightBicycle 2023/08/23

Hi Steve, I sent an email to you for discussing more details, please check it, thank you! Best regards, Light Bicycle

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Larry 2023/03/13

hi. do you have tips/video on building wheels with no spoke holes in rim bed.? thank you larry

LightBicycle 2023/03/13

Hi Larry, Yes, please check below video of building wheels without spoke access holes on rim bed. Please check and let me know if you have any questions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXeZfRD-fQ4 Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Michael 2022/09/09

Hello I have 2 sets of lightbicycle wheels that I need to rebuild. 1 set WRU35C02 1 set WRU45C02, They both have DT Swiss 240s straight pull hubs. Could you please advise me the correct spoke length I need to get for each wheelset? They have been great wheels! Also, is there any asymmetry to these rims? I will probably use sapim x-ray spokes as was your original build Thanks Michael

LightBicycle 2022/09/09

Hi Michael, We sent the spoke length (SPOKE Sapim CX Ray Black straight pull ) for R35 and R45 700C wheels to your email. Please check and let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Gerhard 2022/07/13

Dear all, my rims arrived quickly and in perfect condition. Thanks for that! May you advise regarding the spoke length, please? What is the required length for the following setup: Front and rear rim: Falcon AR46 disc, 28H Front Hub: DT Swiss 350 MTB 100mm, 28h, Disc Brake, center lock, straight pull, 2021+ Rear Hub: DT Swiss 350 MTB 135mm, 28h, Disc Brake, center lock, straight pull, 2021+ Nipples: Sapim Nipple 14mm - Polyax - Alu, Spoke: Sapim CX-Ray Thanks a lot in advance! Best Gerhard

LightBicycle 2022/07/14

Hi Gerhard, We just sent you the spoke length for AR46 road disc wheelset with DT Swiss 350 hubs through email. Please check. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Dianne 2022/05/10

Hi-we just replaced a rear rim from AM930 to EN932. The new rim just arrived and we are having the hub from the AM930 put on the EN932. As the AM930 wheel was only used a few times, we would like to use the original spokes as well. Can you swap the spoke between those two rims or are they different lengths, etc.? Thank you-Dianne

LightBicycle 2022/05/11

Hi Dianne, I am sorry to tell you that the ERD (Effective Rim Diameter) of those rims are not the same. So you should have 2 sets of spokes if you want to swap the rims between AM930 and EN932 29er rims mtb. I assume the hub is the same. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Alex 2021/12/05

Hi LB team Going to build Super Boost (12x157mm) rear wheel, using DT 350 (2021 version) 32h hub, AM930 Recon PRO rim and DT Squorx alloy nipples. spokes i'm going to use: Sapim D-Light Qestions: Do you think D-Light spokes will be fine for 102kg geared up rider / AM use? Which spoke size would you recommend for my build? BTW, is it possible to buy a single wheel only from you? Thanks Alex

LightBicycle 2021/12/06

Hi Alex, I am sorry that we don't have DT 350 with 12/157mm super-boost size. Will other brands work for you? We do offer Industry Nine, Onyx, Hope hubs if you are ok with other brands hubs for AM930 29er all moutain bike whelset. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Erich 2021/10/04

Greetings, I ordered a set of AR56 disc - 30mm rims (28 hole). I plan to use brass nipples in my build. Does Light Bicycle recommend a specific nipple type or design for your wheels? Thank you! Best, Erich

LightBicycle 2021/10/05

Hi Erich, Thanks for your order of AR56 road disc bike rims 700C! We do use brass nipples for our wheel building. The most common brass nipples we use are Sapim or DT Swiss nipples. You can learn more about the nipples we use from this page. https://www.lightbicycle.com/newsletter/Brass-Nipples-vs-Alloy-Nipples.html Please follow our spoke tension guide during building, you can find it on our website or the User Guide in the box. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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James 2021/10/02

Are your AM728 rims compatible with 2x spoke pattern? Thanks, James.

LightBicycle 2021/10/02

Hi James, Thanks for your inquiry! It is okay to lace 2 cross wheel build lacing patter on our AM728 27.5er bike rims. Do do you like 650B complete wheelset or rims only? Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Randy 2021/06/23

I purchased a RECON rim RM29C15 Plus Is the rim directional? I had a wheel builder assemble it and with the rim tape I can no longer see any directional arrows that have been on it ?

LightBicycle 2021/06/24

Hi Randy, The RM29C15 is an symmetrical rim 29er plus with 3mm offset drilling holes. Meaning that there are no directional rules for the rim when you lace up the wheel. However, please remind your wheel builder to align the spokes along with the drilling angle (±5°). Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Brad 2021/03/10

Hi Team I have ordered a set of 29er Recon 928 32H that i will be lacing to DT350 hubs front and rear. I am after spoke length recommendation. I plugged the numbers into the DT swiss spoke calculator however i don't know how much the asymmetric rim shape will affect spoke length. any guidance would be appreciated Cheers Brad

LightBicycle 2021/03/10

Hi Brad, You can use the lengths calculated by DT online calculator but if it's straight-pull spokes, the lengths might be slightly different. We can do the calculation for you if you want. What exact hubset and spokes that you want to build with? Thanks, Lightbicycle

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David 2020/12/21

Hi. I'm going to be building a wheelset with your 925XC rims. Light in front and standard in rear. I'm lacing them to I9 classic 6 bolt hubs. Boost 110 front and 148 rear dropout spacing. Can you help with spoke length calcs? Front hub Flange Dia L = 58mm, R = 45. L Center to flange = 27mm, Right Center to flange = 42mm with 2.5mm hole Right hub Flange Dia L=58mm, R = 25mm. Left center to flange= 38mm, Right Center to flange Diameter = 25mm. Thanks, Dave M.

LightBicycle 2020/12/21

Hi Dave, Are the XC925 29er rims with 28h? Please confirm that the hub model Industry Nine Torch boost? If so, the flange diameter of the rear wheel should be 60mm on the disc/right side. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Matt 2020/12/16

Hi team, I just purchased a set of XC925 rims (one flyweight, one standard, 28H...Invoice #56742 from North American warehouse). I will be lacing them to DT SWISS 180 boost center lock hubs with Sapim CX-Ray Bladed spokes. Can you tell me: 1. Recommended nipple size...I'm assuming 14mm? 2. Recommended spoke lengths for both drive and non-drive sides? Front Hub: DT SWISS MTB 180 Straightpull Center Lock 15x110mm Thru Axle 28 Hole Rear Hub: DT SWISS MTB 180 Straightpull Center Lock 12x148mm Thru Axle 28 Hole Thank you! Matt

LightBicycle 2020/12/17

Hi Matt, 1. We use 14mm external nipples for wheelbuilding. You can choose Sapim double square nipples to match. 2. The spoke lengths are: 301mm for the drive side of the front-wheel, 85-95kgf, 300mm for the non-drive side of the front-wheel, 115-125kgf. 300mm for the drive side of the front-wheel, 115-125kgf, 301mm for the non-drive side of the front-wheel, 85-95kgf. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Brent 2020/11/02

Hi, I just purchased some AM928 rims. What spoke nipple length do you recommend? Are standard 12mm OK? Thanks!

LightBicycle 2020/11/03

Hi Brent, Normally, we use 14mm or 16mm nipples for wheelbuilding here. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Sigurd 2020/10/22

Hi. What is the max possible pressure on WR50 hooked and hookless, I see your guide says 60 and 50psi, yet I have read people have gotten a different answer from your support. So, what is the maximum recommended tire pressure on the WR50 wheels, both hooked and hookless. Thanks in advance.

LightBicycle 2020/10/23

Hi Sigurd, The recommend tire pressue used for hook WR50 road disc is 80psi, 50psi for hookless rim. Check out more details on tire pressure recommendations from our tire pressure charts at https://www.lightbicycle.com/newsletter/Tubeless-Tire-Pressure-Charts.html Thanks, Lightbicycle

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