Build Your Falcon Pro RIM AR45 disc

All wheels are 100% customizable at Light Bicycle. If your preferred specs are not listed, feel free to contact us (sales@lightbicycle.com) 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, hook, blank (no decal), 24h, with drain holes, without 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

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

ADD TO CART You missed some options.

We do not stock this item at the Australian shop. See what's available.

You can order this product from our Global / NA shops.

Please fill out this form if you are looking for a custom wheelset.

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Our apologies, we do not offer this item at the Global warehouse.

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Our apologies, we do not stock this item at the North American warehouse, or it may be only available to order as a complete wheelset.

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

Quick Buy (In Stock)

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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Brake System This is a required option.

Disc

Version This is a required option.

Version	Weight	Material	Layup	Max Load
Standard	Standard	Toray T700	Standard Layup	135 kgs
Flyweight	40g - 70g lighter	Toray T800 and T700	New layup for weight saving	90 kgs

Front Flyweight / Rear Standard with specific layup is also a good option that proves the harmony of weight and strength.

Standard

Flyweight USD +12

Bead type This is a required option.

Hook

Hookless

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.

Full Custom: This option (if provided here to choose) offers custom drilling for any other hole counts or special drilling (e.g G3/ 2:1 etc), most of which are at no extra charge. 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.

24H

28H

32H

Full Custom

Finish This is a required option.

Paintless: The "Finish" relates to how the rim is coated or painted such as matte or glossy for the most common applications. Our Recon Pro and Falcon Pro rims feature BlackTek and come out of molds as a completed product, with a scratch resistant and near flawless finish, eliminating the need for coating or painting. We name this kind of superior finish the paintless.

Crystal Painting: A fantastic painting effect designed by Light Bicycle.

Full Custom: This option 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 REQUIREMENT IN QUOTES IN THE NOTES AT CHECKOUT, we will reach out to you once the order is placed to finalize the details.

Paintless

Glossy Crystal Painting (silver) USD +20

Full Custom

Weave This is a required option.

Rim Warranty This is a required option.

For Recon Pro Series ( MTB rim), Falcon Pro (road rim) and Drift Pro (fatbike rim), 5-year warranty is set as standard, and optional Lifetime Premium Warranty are kindly offered to purchase with minimum charge respectively.

5 Years

Lifetime USD +100/rim

Drain Hole This is a required option.

The two small drain holes located 90° to the valve hole effectively help evacuate both the water trapped inside the rim and the air leaking into the rim chamber caused by nonperfect tubeless tape sealing handwork that may risk rim explosure in an aggressive tire inflating.

It is the small reinforced layer prelaminated on the area where the drain hole is drilled later that makes the rim strength fairly ensured without any compromise of weight added.

Riders who ride in wet areas are suggested to order rims with drain holes.
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With Drain Holes

No Drain Holes

Center Channel Hole & Nipple Hole This is a required option.

Center Channel Hole options:
1) With Access Holes: This is the traditional method. Spoke access holes are drilled in the center channel to allow the nipples to easily be fed through the rim. Tubeless tape is required to seal the rim.
2) No Access Holes: No spoke access holes are drilled in the center channel. Feeding the nipples through the rim is more challenging, but it allows for a tubeless setup without the need for tape. This kind of system is known as "road tubeless" or referred as 'UST style'. Currently, rims with 'No Access Holes' do not work with our carbon spokes.

Nipple Hole options:
1) External Nipple Hole is the commentional way drilled for external nipples and is the default standard for Light Bicycle rims.
2) Internal Nipple Hole is drilled for internal nipples('upside down/ hidden style'). This is optional for some Light Bicycle rims.

With Access Holes and External Nipple Holes

With Access Holes and Internal Nipple Holes

No Access Holes and External Nipple Holes

Decal << Read It First This is a required option.

1. Grey Laser Engraving (Falcon Pro) - Our laser engraving technology is eco-friendly and adds a snappy, polished aesthetic to your new rims.
Please note: Contrary to rims with any coated/painted finishes (matte, glossy and satin) as well as Crystal Painting, laser engraving could work with paintless rims only.

2. Full Custom - Add some additional personalization and go full custom with your rim graphics! Laser engraving is available in one colour (light grey) and starts at $5 USD per rim. If you select this option, LEAVE YOUR REQUEST IN QUOTES IN THE NOTES AT CHECKOUT. For example: "I need my personalized logo printed" or "Just text 'ABC racing' ". We will reach out to you once the order is placed to finalize the details of custom graphics.

Full Custom (Laser only) USD +5

Grey Laser Engraving (Falcon Pro)

Blank (No decal)

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

Tubeless Tape This is a required option.

Add Tubeless Tape: A roll of 10-yard-long tape is provided separately as parts to do the favor for those who treasure the dirt in the hand and are passionate in DIY stuff.
Information of tubeless rim tape

Apply Tubeless Tape: In Light Bicycle, a proprietary taping aid works with our wheel builders to guarantee that a solid taping craft at industrial-level is well implemented in order for you to ride carefree tubeless at any conditions.

You do NOT have to use any tubeless tape to run tubeless if you have chosen "No Access Holes" on the rim center channel.

None

Add Tubeless Tape USD +6 each

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Recon Pro orders start shipping in October.

- + PCS

Piece Weight: 460.00g+/-15

Subtotal: USD 249+

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RIM SPECS

Rim Model AR45 disc
Material Toray T700 & T800 Premium Carbon Fiber
Size 29”/700C (ETRTO 622mm)
Series FALCON PRO
Intended Use Road/CX/Gravel
Bead Type Clincher
Tubeless Capable Yes
Inner/Outer Width 21mm/28mm
Depth 45mm
ERD 550mm (not including nipple head dimension)
Rim Weight Standard 460+/-15g, Flyweight 390+/-15g
Profile Symmetric (0mm)
Max Cyclist Weight (on flat ground) Standard 135kg/ 298lbs, Flyweight 90kg/ 198lbs
Spoke Hole Angle ±9°
Spoke Tension 120~135kgf front disc side and rear drive side
Max Tire Pressure (with 25C) Hook: 110psi/ 7.58bar, Hookless: 75psi/ 5.17bar
Recommended Tire Width 23C~43C

Rims

Our Pro series comes with a 5-year warranty (lifetime optional), while the non-pro with a 3-year warranty and crash replacement.)

Rim Model: AR45 disc
Material: Toray T700 & T800 Premium Carbon Fiber
Size: 29”/700C (ETRTO 622mm)
Series: FALCON PRO
Intended Use: Road/CX/Gravel
Bead Type: Clincher
Tubeless Capable: Yes
Inner/Outer Width: 21mm/28mm
Depth: 45mm
ERD: 550mm (not including nipple head dimension)
Rim Weight: Standard 460+/-15g, Flyweight 390+/-15g
Profile: Symmetric (0mm)
Max Cyclist Weight (on flat ground): Standard 135kg/ 298lbs, Flyweight 90kg/ 198lbs
Spoke Hole Angle: ±9°
Spoke Tension: 120~135kgf front disc side and rear drive side
Max Tire Pressure (with 25C): Hook: 110psi/ 7.58bar, Hookless: 75psi/ 5.17bar
Recommended Tire Width: 23C~43C

Full Custom

Get in touch with us (sales@lightbicycle.com) 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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Overview

Featuring a wide 28mm external width, these tubeless ready Falcon Pro rims offer a wide and stable platform for gravel tires.
With the 21mm internal width and 45mm depth, the AR45’s are well suited as an aerodynamic gravel race rim or a deep dish cyclocross wheelset. The width is versatile enough for 25-28c road tires and lighten up your road bike to give you an edge at the next Gran Fondo!
Specs
Rims

Rim Model: AR45 disc

Material: Toray T700 & T800 Premium Carbon Fiber

Size: 29”/700C (ETRTO 622mm)

Series: FALCON PRO

Intended Use: Road/CX/Gravel

Bead Type: Clincher

Tubeless Capable: Yes

Inner/Outer Width: 21mm/28mm

Depth: 45mm

ERD: 550mm (not including nipple head dimension)

Rim Weight: Standard 460+/-15g, Flyweight 390+/-15g

Profile: Symmetric (0mm)

Max Cyclist Weight (on flat ground): Standard 135kg/ 298lbs, Flyweight 90kg/ 198lbs

Spoke Hole Angle: ±9°

Spoke Tension: 120~135kgf front disc side and rear drive side

Max Tire Pressure (with 25C): Hook: 110psi/ 7.58bar, Hookless: 75psi/ 5.17bar

Recommended Tire Width: 23C~43C

Read more for actual road tire width

Full Custom

Get in touch with us (sales@lightbicycle.com) 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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In The Box

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Gallery

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John : I've built two tubeless endurance bikes with LB Falcon Pro rims and DT Swiss hubs - and I'll probably go for a third build soon. It doesn't take long for orders to ship, customer service is responsive, and the wheels are perfectly up to spec. I'm especially happy with the style of rim that omits access holes, making rim tape completely unnecessary.

Switzerland

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United States

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Richard : Great wheelset Light Stiff Dt swiss 350 hubs Cycled 3 winters now in all weather with these wheels Bomb proof Tru out of box 10/10

Ireland

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Tim : Love these wheels. LightBicycle are my go-to wheels from now on. Had one set (AR45) built up by them, then ordered some rims (AR55) to build up another set myself. Fantastic build, super light, and will now need these on my mtb too. Can’t wait to build a new set this year. Keep up the good work LightBicycle!!!

Netherlands

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Light Bicycle : Rims: AR45 Disc Hook UD 32H With Drain Holes W/ Access Holes Paint: Crystal paint

Light Bicycle : Rims: AR45 Disc Flyweight Hook UD 28H W/ Drain Holes W/ Access Holes External Nipple Holes Paint: Pantone 20-002 TPM

Light Bicycle : Rim: AR45 Disc Paintless Braided UD With Drain Holes With Access Holes

Light Bicycle : Rims: AR45 disc Flyweight Hook UD Paintless Disc 24H External Hole With Drain Holes With Access Holes Hubs: Bitex BX132 Oil Slick 12/100 12/142 Straightpull Centerlock Sram XDR 27T Spokes: Pillar Wing 20 Oil Slick Nipples: Sapim Brass Oil Slick Decal: Laser Engraving (Custom Graphic)

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COMMENTS

Paul 2022/11/30

Can these rims handle 700x47c tires? I have spare Teravail Canonballs I'd like to use just to save on buying new tires.

LightBicycle 2022/11/30

Hi Paul, Thanks for reaching out! 47c would be too wide for a 21mm internal rim like AR45. Our recommendation is up to 43c tires. The wheel won't perform as good if you put on a super wide tire. However, will you consider a wider rim? A 25mm internal rim would be ok to use the 47c tire you have. If the 45mm is your preferred depth, WR45and WR40 model wide gravel would be the go to rim. If you prefer a pro rim. WR50 would be also a good pick. https://www.lightbicycle.com/700C-road-bicycle-rims-32mm-wide-40mm-deep-symmetric-clincher-road-disc-brake-available.html https://www.lightbicycle.com/700C-32mm-wide-45mm-deep-carbon-road-disc-rim-clincher-New-Gen-Aero-Shape-tubeless-compatible.html Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Tom 2020/09/25

Are those AR series rims, because of there out-of the mold nature, UV resistent?

LightBicycle 2020/09/25

Hi Tom, Yes, for A35/AR45/AR55, these road disc rims are pro series (out-of the mold nature, UV resistant). Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Steven 2020/04/19

Hi would it be posable to have a wheel set made with AR45 rims

LightBicycle 2020/04/21

Hi Steven, You can order road disc wheelset built with AR45 (21mm internal, 28mm outer width, 45mm depth). What hubs and spokes do you prefer? Then i can quote and work on invoice accordingly for you. The wheelset will be released on our website in 10 days. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Build Your Falcon Pro RIM AR45 disc

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Overview

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Tech

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In The Box

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