Build Your Recon RIM RM650BC14

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Front Flyweight / Rear Standard

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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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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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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 +

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RIM SPECS

Model RM650BC14
Material Toray T700 & T800 Premium Carbon Fiber
Size 27.5"/650B (ETRTO 584mm)
Series RECON
Intended Use Plus
Bead Type Hookless
Tubeless Capable Yes
Inner/Outer Width 45mm/50mm
Depth 22.5mm
ERD 557mm (not including nipple head dimension)
Rim Weight 450+/-20g
Profile Symmetric (0mm)
Drilling Offset ±4mm
Max Cyclist Weight (on flat ground) 140kg/ 309lbs
Spoke Hole Angle ±5°
Spoke Tension 120~130kgf front disc side and rear drive side
Max Tire Pressure 35psi/ 2.41bar
Recommended Tire Width 2.8" ~ 3.1"

With a huge 45mm internal width and the ability to run anything from a 2.8” tire right up to a monstrous 3.2”, the XC745 (RM650BC14) will give you the smooth-rolling traction you’ve always wanted.

Typically, stock alloy plus wheelsets are built with heavier spokes to make up for their lack of stiffness. With a vertically compliant rim and significant side stiffness, lighter spokes are used to reduce overall wheel weight. Upgrading to our plus rims can easily save more than a pound off of a stock rims! Breath new life into your ride and bring a new level of responsiveness, stiffness, and control.

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: RM650BC14
Material: Toray T700 & T800 Premium Carbon Fiber
Size: 27.5"/650B (ETRTO 584mm)
Series: RECON
Intended Use: Plus
Bead Type: Hookless
Tubeless Capable: Yes
Inner/Outer Width: 45mm/50mm
Depth: 22.5mm
ERD: 557mm (not including nipple head dimension)
Rim Weight: 450+/-20g
Profile: Symmetric (0mm)
Drilling Offset: ±4mm
Max Cyclist Weight (on flat ground): 140kg/ 309lbs
Spoke Hole Angle: ±5°
Spoke Tension: 120~130kgf front disc side and rear drive side
Max Tire Pressure: 35psi/ 2.41bar
Recommended Tire Width: 2.8" ~ 3.1"

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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

With a huge 45mm internal width and the ability to run anything from a 2.8” tire right up to a monstrous 3.2”, the XC745 (RM650BC14) will give you the smooth-rolling traction you’ve always wanted.

Typically, stock alloy plus wheelsets are built with heavier spokes to make up for their lack of stiffness. With a vertically compliant rim and significant side stiffness, lighter spokes are used to reduce overall wheel weight. Upgrading to our plus rims can easily save more than a pound off of a stock rims! Breath new life into your ride and bring a new level of responsiveness, stiffness, and control.
Specs
Rims

Model: RM650BC14

Material: Toray T700 & T800 Premium Carbon Fiber

Size: 27.5"/650B (ETRTO 584mm)

Series: RECON

Intended Use: Plus

Bead Type: Hookless

Tubeless Capable: Yes

Inner/Outer Width: 45mm/50mm

Depth: 22.5mm

ERD: 557mm (not including nipple head dimension)

Rim Weight: 450+/-20g

Profile: Symmetric (0mm)

Drilling Offset: ±4mm

Max Cyclist Weight (on flat ground): 140kg/ 309lbs

Spoke Hole Angle: ±5°

Spoke Tension: 120~130kgf front disc side and rear drive side

Max Tire Pressure: 35psi/ 2.41bar

Recommended Tire Width: 2.8" ~ 3.1"

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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Scott : Bearclaw Beaux Jaxon sporting some Lightbicycle ModelRM650BC14. 27.5x3 Teravail Coranado Industry 9 Hydra boost.

United States

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Maz : This is the 2nd custom wheelset I bought from LB. Decided to make the 26" On One Fruity Fatty into 27.5+. Custom it with i9 Hydra Rear 170mm and Boost for the front. It's a Heavy Duty version hence LB another 50 grams to each rim. I'm super in love with it with 12K matte looks.

Singapore

Dan : Yes, very satisfied. And no, I do not mind at all - go for it. Thanks once again, and we’ll see you on down the trail! Dan Durller

United States

Konstantin : Hand-built carbon 27.5 inch mountain bike 650b plus wheels 50mm wide beadless tubeless compatibleTitan Rocket on the hard wheels with huge mud clearance

Russia

Fabio : From Italy - Specialized Fattie 650B with carbon rims n° RM650BC14, super rims !

Italy

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Dries : Set of RM650BC14 rims, 45mm internal, with Boost Hope hubs and Sapim spokes on my Liteville H3. Rear rim has an extra reinforcement that added 50gr to the weight. I'm some kind of a clydesdale to be honest.

Netherlands

Jim : New Salsa Pony Rustler. 27.5 with 50 mm LB carbon rims. Orange decals match orange ano Onyx hubs. 3" Schwalbe Nobby Nics. 130 mm Rock Shok Pike. Sram XX1 crankset with 28-tooth chain ring, XO1rear derailleur. 10-42 cassette. Tires mounted flawlessly with hand pump. Three months of hard use now. Rides like a dream.

USA

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COMMENTS

rob 2019/03/01

Hi there, do you have rims that are 650b by 50mm or 650b by 45mm? can you let me know? rim or wheelset. than you. please see the https://www.jonesbikes.com/jones-plus-swb-complete-bicycle/ i would like to build a bike like this one. thank you Rob

LightBicycle 2019/03/01

Hi Rob, For 650B plus 50mm wide or 45mm wide rims, we have below two rims option. Which do you prefer? RM650BC14: 50mm wide, 450g+/-20, 3 years warranty, USD173 each https://www.lightbicycle.com/Carbon-beadless-50mm-wide-bicycle-650b-rims-for-27-5-plus-bikes-tubeless-compatible.html AM740: 46mm wide asymmetrical, 480g+/-15, 3 years warranty, USD164 each https://www.lightbicycle.com/Carbon-beadless-46mm-wide-bicycle-650b-rim-for-27-5-plus-bikes-tubeless-compatible.html Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Kdubs12358 2018/10/30

Would it be possible to get a custom wheelset built with these rims laced to DT350 fat bike hubs?

LightBicycle 2018/10/31

Hi Kdubs, Yes, we can build this 650B wheelset with DT 350 fat bike hubs for you. Pls make sure you are using 2.8~3.1" tires to build the wheels. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Jill 2017/07/19

Is there anyway to ask for the lighest weight of these rims to be used for a wheelset build. I am 110 lbs so do not want a heavy rim. 450g -455g is OK but would not want to get something 470-490g.

LightBicycle 2017/07/20

Hi Jill, Thanks for your inquiry! Okay, We will try our best to pick up the rims less than 460g for you. Does it work for you? Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Matt 2016/05/25

I wish these were 40 ID. These rims are too wide for the optimal 2.8" plus tires.

Light-Bicycle 2016/05/26

Hello Matt, Thanks for your inquiry. Our 650B plus rim is with 50mm outer/ 45mm inner width. Don’t worry, it can work well with 2.8’’ tires. The recommend tires width are 2.8’’ – 3.1’’. Thanks, Light-bicycle

Nicol 2017/01/11

"650B plus rim is with 50mm outer/ 45mm inner width" -- is this the standard size for 650B plus?

LightBicycle 2017/01/12

Hello Nicol, Thanks for your inquiry. Yes, our 50mm wide 650B plus rim is the standard size. The recommend tires width are 2.8’’ ~ 3.1’’. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Paul 2016/12/04

Hello, what is the spoke hole offset on the offset rims?

LightBicycle 2016/12/05

Hello Paul, Thanks for your inquiry. For 50mm plus rim with offset drilling, it is offset by 4mm. Rim profile attached for your reference. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Ben 2016/11/02

If I place my order can you please send me rims that weigh 430g or less? I'm willing to wait

Light-Bicycle 2016/11/02

Hello Ben, Thanks for your inquiry. RM650BC14 (50mm width): weight under 455g, $200/pcs I double checked with our engineer, and we only can manufacture the rims around 450g ~ 455g. If the rim at 430g, it is not strong enough for your riding and will affect the rims strength. Thanks, Light-bicycle

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Fabio 2016/08/31

Hullo, is possible to buy two rims RM650 BC14, one rim with 24 holes and an other with 28 holes ? thank you very much Fabio

Light-Bicycle 2016/09/01

Hello Fabio, Thanks for your inquiry. It is okay to order 2pcs RM650BC14 in 24H/28H. For drilling pattern, center drilling as attached picture is more popular. Does that work for you? Thanks, Light-bicycle

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Tony 2016/05/18

I am interested in the RM650BC14 but with a 40mm internal and 45mm outer. Can you tell me when / if this will be made? Thanks in advance Tony

Light-Bicycle 2016/05/19

Hello Tony, Thanks for your inquiry. Currently, only 40mm and 50mm outer width rims are available. Rims profile attached for reference. We will discuss with our engineers, and will let you know once we have a plan to make the 40mm internal and 45mm outer rim. Thanks, Light-bicycle

Cam 2016/07/08

Hi there, I would like to buy a 37-41 mm internal width 27.5 rim for my plus bike. The 45mm and 33mm internal rims are not ideal for 2.8" tires. When will you be coming out with such a rim? Keep up the good work! - Cam

Light-Bicycle 2016/07/09

Hello Cam, Thanks for your inquiry. Currently, we don't have the 37mm~41mm inner width rims. We might manufacture this kind of rim in the future. But it's hard to tell the availability of time frame. The most similar rims are 33.6mm inner rim(AM733) and 45mm inner(RM650BC14). Is it OK for you? AM733: 2.3''~3.1'' tires RM650BC14: 2.8''~3.1'' tires Thanks, Light-bicycle

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Vincent 2016/06/16

Hi, are you able to build the 650 plus rim with Hope Pro 4 fat hub - Front 110mm boost and Rear 177mm?

Light-Bicycle 2016/06/16

Hello Vincent, Thanks for your continued support. Sure. The 50mm wide 650B plus wheelset with following specs is $896/pair. -Rims: RM650BC14, 450 /-20g. Rims in UD 32H the same as before? Center drilling? -Hubs: Black, Hope pro4 front 15*110mm boost/ rear 12*177mm TA. With freehub Shimano or Sram? -Spokes: Black, DT competition race -Nipples: Alloy or brass? Silver or black? Thanks, Light-bicycle

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Sandy 2016/05/26

Your 50 mm 29er rims are great with 3.0 tires on my krampus. I'm not sure why folks are unhappy with that width

Light-Bicycle 2016/05/27

Hello Sandy, Thanks for your support. We are so happy you are enjoying the rims. It would be great to see a picture of them on your bike! Happy Trails! Light-bicycle

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Art 2016/05/01

How long is lead time to shipping for 1 RM650BC14 - 32h, Matte, UD, centered rim? I already have one and am very happy with it.

Light-Bicycle 2016/05/03

Hi Art, Sorry for the late reply. We were on the vacation last 3 days. Lead time: around 12 days for rim Delivery time: around 4-7 days Thanks, Light-bicycle

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Sam 2016/03/25

I think you might need a rim in between your 650 plus 50mm and your 38mm rim options. It has become popular to have a 45mm outer 40mm inner rim. FYI. Thanks. If you could make one with the profile of your 38mm 650 rim, you'd have a super plus rim. My two cents. I love your products. Keep them coming!!

Light-Bicycle 2016/03/26

Hello Sam, Thank you for taking the time to give us detailed feedback. We really appreciate it and will discuss this. Currently, we are launching new 40mm wide 650B asymmetrical rim. Rim profile attached for reference. We will let you know once we have a plan to manufacture the 45mm width rims. Thanks, Lightbicycle

Juan 2016/04/10

I'm totally agreg

Light-Bicycle 2016/04/11

Hi Juan, Thanks for your inquiry. May I know which product you'd like? Then I can send you more detail information. Thanks, Lightbicyle

Andrew 2016/04/19

when will the 40mm ID 650b launch? thanks. 32h, center drill

Light-Bicycle 2016/04/20

Hi Andrew, The 40mm wide 650b rim is available currently. Please find the attached cross-section drawing of the rim. We will release it on our website this week. AM733: 460g /-15, $269/pcs EN733:510g /-15, $279/pcs Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Jackson 2016/04/12

Totally agree, Light-Bicycle needs to produce a 40mm ID/45mm OD carbon 650 rim. Many people will be attempting to try plus tires and plus tire bikes here soon. The consensus for the perfect plus tire diameter is 40ID/45OD

Light-Bicycle 2016/04/13

Hi Jackson, Thanks for your inquiry. There are 50mm wide and 45mm wide 650b rims currently. Please find the attached cross-section drawing of the rims. Is it OK for you? We might launch a new 650b rim with 45mm roughly in the coming future. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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luigi 2016/03/23

Hi, I would like to get a quote for a pair of rims -32 spokes -centered drilling -nippes black -3k matte finished -availability -ship to Italy -spoke's tension Thank you so much

Light-Bicycle 2016/03/24

ello Luigi, Thanks for your inquiry. RM650BC14 (50mm width plus): 450 /-20g, $200/pcs Shipping with EMS is $50. All pricing in USD. Rims in 3k matte, 32H and centered drilling are fine. If you would like to order, please let me know and I can create the purchasing link for you. The maximum spoke tension of our rim is 180kgf. Generally, 3 of charging tension are involved in wheel building. A. Tension for "transportation riders" (Comfort ability) 80-90kgf are ideal for regular transportation riders or exercise on a regular basis. B. Tension for "enthusiast riders" (Balance) 100-110kgf are good for people with enjoyful and training purpose. C. Tension for "professional riders" (Performance) 120-130kgf are charged for riders who are expertized in riding or competition. The recommendation of spoke tension is less than 130kgf. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Rusty 2016/03/17

What is the amount of offset for the offset drilling pattern? I would like to build these into a Surly Pugsley and need to know if the offset will work with their 17.5mm offset frame.

Light-Bicycle 2016/03/17

Hello Rusty, Thanks for your inquiry. Do you like rims with offset drilling? If so, it is offset by 4mm. Please find attached rim profile. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Build Your Recon RIM RM650BC14

Overview

Specs

Tech

Warranty

In The Box

Rims

Full Custom

Overview

Specs

Rims

Full Custom

Tech

Warranty

In The Box

Gallery