Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Bluesky Threads thinking of building up a carbon wheelset soonish 😉 what rims do people like? by owenpkfr Bicycle Bike Fixed Gear Fixed Gear Bicycle Fixed Gear Bike
420Deez on April 28, 2025 4:51 am chinese carbon on aliexpress, $250 for the rims. built up 5 sets, all good. no matter what build you should use nipple washers for more strength. https://www.bikehubstore.com/Sapim-Nipple-Washer-Round-PolyAx-p/spw-hm.htm
KlearColler on April 28, 2025 4:55 am I saw someone mention these a while ago and they’re on my wishlist A full custom set of carbon rims from light bicycles for about 400 https://www.lightbicycle.com/Road-bicycle-rims-28mm-wide-36mm-deep-aero-clincher-road-rim-brake-available.html They offer different rim depths.as well
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chinese carbon on aliexpress, $250 for the rims. built up 5 sets, all good. no matter what build you should use nipple washers for more strength.
https://www.bikehubstore.com/Sapim-Nipple-Washer-Round-PolyAx-p/spw-hm.htm
I saw someone mention these a while ago and they’re on my wishlist
A full custom set of carbon rims from light bicycles for about 400
https://www.lightbicycle.com/Road-bicycle-rims-28mm-wide-36mm-deep-aero-clincher-road-rim-brake-available.html
They offer different rim depths.as well
HiFi makes some super cool wheels