Options for light, aero, rim-brake wheelset

[huck*this]

Winspace is due to come out with a new wheelset. July 1st. I am keeping an eye on it...

[Johnnysmooth]

Would these work for you?
https://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=283335

[mlc]

https://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=283874

These seem like they might be the droids you're looking for, shoot me an offer!

[CAAD]

My BTLOS extralight build came in at 1396g. I have a few hundred miles on them at this point. Excellent wheels. $891 shipped. Stiff and roll so well at speed. Gobs of braking power using black prince pads. No issues descending. Build listed below.

Novatec AS511SB: 20H, QR*100mm, Non Disc, Straight pull
Novatec FS522SB: 24H, QR*130mm, Shimano Road 11s, Non Disc, Straight pull
RC-55: Extralight, Special braking surface (arc), Matte, UD, 20H, None Decal
RC-55: Extralight, Special braking surface (arc), Matte, UD, 24H, None Decal
Front Wheel: Sapim CX-Ray: Straight pull
Rear Wheel drive side: Sapim CX-Sprint: Straight pull
Rear Wheel Non drive side: Sapim CX-Ray: Straight pull
Sapim-Nipple: Aluminium Black

[djg21]

Originally Posted by s4life

What's the lightest aero rim-brake wheelset I can find under $2k?

https://flocycling.com/products/flo-49-rim-brake

Search online for coupon codes — there likely are 20%off coupons around. I ride the the 64AS rim brake wheels. They are really great wheels, especially at the very reasonable prices. I have no problem with heat buildup on long downhills. But I never ride the brakes for long periods of time.

[tv_vt]

Originally Posted by nortx-Dave

Lightest? I dunno. Best? Campy Bora WTO in 45, full stop.

Yep. But I'd go for the 33mm rim version rather than the 45.

[Bici-Sonora]

I’ve got a set of Farsports feder rims Laced to DT180 that come in at ~1200g with brass nips. Great wheels, not fragile.


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[s4life]

Originally Posted by huck*this

Winspace is due to come out with a new wheelset. July 1st. I am keeping an eye on it...

I just took a peak, they look promising.. thanks for the tip!

[s4life]

Originally Posted by Johnnysmooth

Would these work for you?
https://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=283335

Those are tubular :/ though I love me some LW Meilensteins (which is what I have right now) the tubeless setup has won me over, it's just comfortable and my aging bones need all the comfort I can get

[s4life]

Originally Posted by mlc

https://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=283874

These seem like they might be the droids you're looking for, shoot me an offer!

That's not for me, sorry! GLWS

[s4life]

Originally Posted by djg21

https://flocycling.com/products/flo-49-rim-brake

Search online for coupon codes — there likely are 20%off coupons around. I ride the the 64AS rim brake wheels. They are really great wheels, especially at the very reasonable prices. I have no problem with heat buildup on long downhills. But I never ride the brakes for long periods of time.

Thanks, appreciate it! looking for something a bit lighter though.

[s4life]

Originally Posted by Bici-Sonora

I’ve got a set of Farsports feder rims Laced to DT180 that come in at ~1200g with brass nips. Great wheels, not fragile.


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Yes, those look really tempting -- together with the new winspace ones. Really, the Chinese have taken over the rim-brake tubeless wheelset market, they seem to be so far the only enticing option for me.

[s4life]

Originally Posted by CAAD

My BTLOS extralight build came in at 1396g. I have a few hundred miles on them at this point. Excellent wheels. $891 shipped. Stiff and roll so well at speed. Gobs of braking power using black prince pads. No issues descending. Build listed below.

Novatec AS511SB: 20H, QR*100mm, Non Disc, Straight pull
Novatec FS522SB: 24H, QR*130mm, Shimano Road 11s, Non Disc, Straight pull
RC-55: Extralight, Special braking surface (arc), Matte, UD, 20H, None Decal
RC-55: Extralight, Special braking surface (arc), Matte, UD, 24H, None Decal
Front Wheel: Sapim CX-Ray: Straight pull
Rear Wheel drive side: Sapim CX-Sprint: Straight pull
Rear Wheel Non drive side: Sapim CX-Ray: Straight pull
Sapim-Nipple: Aluminium Black

Thanks for the build specs. I reckon you could go shave down 100 grams or more if you get lighter hubs. This is probably another option...