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Build Your Recon RIM AM728/EN728

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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RIM SPECS

  • Model AM728/EN728
  • Material Toray T700 & T800 Premium Carbon Fiber
  • Size 27.5"/650B (ETRTO 584mm)
  • Series RECON
  • Intended Use All Mountain/Enduro
  • Bead Type Hookless
  • Tubeless Capable Yes
  • Inner/Outer Width 28mm/34mm
  • Depth 28mm
  • ERD 546mm (not including nipple head dimension)
  • Rim Weight AM 410+/-15g, EN 460+/-15g
  • Profile Asymmetric (2.6mm)
  • Max Cyclist Weight (on flat ground) 125kg/ 276lbs
  • Spoke Hole Angle ±5°
  • Spoke Tension 115~130kgf front disc side and rear drive side
  • Max Tire Pressure 40psi/ 2.75bar
  • Recommended Tire Width 2.1" ~ 2.7"

TECH

Our 34mm wide AM728 rims have become our most popular asymmetric product thanks to its versatility. The 28mm inner width offers a wide and stable tire profile for your enduro tires, without becoming square-edged. You can easily get away with running 2.2’s or 2.5’s, but 2.3” - 2.4” tires are the sweet spot. The EN version has an extra wrap of 3k carbon fiber around the nipple bed, and reinforced sidewalls support G-Out forces, and increased rim stiffness, increasing suitability for aggressive riders over 200 pounds.

More air volume, a wider stance, and the bead seat retention system will keep your tires in place on race day and provide an incredibly solid tubeless platform. Wheel stiffness is further increased with a deep profile, allowing for cornering and charging through rough terrain with more speed and confidence than ever before.

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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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WHAT IS IN THE BOX

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Our 34mm wide AM728 rims have become our most popular asymmetric product thanks to its versatility. The 28mm inner width offers a wide and stable tire profile for your enduro tires, without becoming square-edged. You can easily get away with running 2.2’s or 2.5’s, but 2.3” - 2.4” tires are the sweet spot. The EN version has an extra wrap of 3k carbon fiber around the nipple bed, and reinforced sidewalls support G-Out forces, and increased rim stiffness, increasing suitability for aggressive riders over 200 pounds.

More air volume, a wider stance, and the bead seat retention system will keep your tires in place on race day and provide an incredibly solid tubeless platform. Wheel stiffness is further increased with a deep profile, allowing for cornering and charging through rough terrain with more speed and confidence than ever before.

Zack : Upgrade to LB rims after raving review from fellow riders and wasn't disappointed. Rims stayed true despite 2 crashes, with 1 puncturing the tyres even with an insert. Patient and prompt superb service as I went for a custom wheelset with DT240EXP and upgraded 54T. Looking forward to my next wheelset for a new project
Singapore
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Philip : Here are a few shots with the built wheelset. I used black spokes with your rims and your brass oil-slick nipples. Amazing products, and my only complaint is that I wish I had built these sooner!! Mullet wheelsets build EN928/EN728.
United States
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Light Bicycle : Rims: AM728 (RM650BC17) UD Matte 32/32H Tubeless-Ready Hubs: Hope Pro 4 15 / 100mm 12 / 142mm J-bend 6-bolt Black Sram XD 44T Spokes: DT Swiss Competition Race Nipples: Sapim Brass Black Weight: 1739.36 grams
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Light Bicycle : Rims: AM728 ud matte 32/32H Tubeless-ready Hubs: Chris King ISO AB 15/110mm BOOST J-bend 6-bolt Matte Black Chris King ISO B 12/148mm BOOST Shimano MTB 10/11S J-bend 6-bolt Matte Black 72T Spokes: DT Swiss Competition Race Nipples: DT SWISS Aluminium Black Weight: 1724.24 grams
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Light Bicycle : AM728 (RM650BC17) 370 matte UD 32H With Holes external hole AM728 (RM650BC17) 370 matte UD 32H With Holes external hole HUB-F Onyx Vesper 15 / 110mm BOOST J-bend 6-bolt Anodized-Black 32H NBK HUB-R Onyx Vesper 12 / 148mm BOOST Shimano Micro Spline XTR J-bend 6-bolt Anodized-Black 32H Sprag Clutch NBK SPOKE Sapim CX Ray Black J-bend uncertain NIPPLE Sapim Aluminium Black Polyax Secure Lock External
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Light Bicycle : RM650BC17 AM728 matte UD 32H UST external hole RM650BC17 AM728 matte UD 32H UST external hole HUB-F Lefty 2.0 6-bolt 32H J-bend Black Industry Nine Lefty SuperMax NBK HUB-R 12 / 142mm Shimano MTB 10/11S 6-bolt 32H J-bend Black DT SWISS 350 36T NBK SPOKE DT Swiss Competition Race Black J-bend uncertain NIPPLE Sapim Brass Black Polyax Secure Lock External
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Vincent : Have a good day, and thanks a lot for your product which are very strong and I speak a lot of your wheels around me during the race.
France
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Pete : My custom built carbon framed Santa Cruz Bronson with All Mountain rims.
UK
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COMMENTS

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Butch 2019/04/08

On the AM728 rims, what is the best rim tape width for a tubeless setup?


LightBicycle 2019/04/08

Hi Butch, You can choose 25mm rim tape for AM728 650B rims all mountain. Here's our recommendation for rim tape widths. Hope this can help you out. Let me know if you need any other help. Thanks, Lightbicycle


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Brian 2018/12/24

I'm trying to use coupon code H8VYJMAC for buying rim EN728 but it says it is invalid


LightBicycle 2018/12/25

Hi Brian, The coupon code is for global warehouse(China) now. If you purchase from North American warehouse, the code can not work. Thanks, Lightbicycle


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Dan 2018/12/26

Thanks for sharing this. I missed the coupon by 12 hours so I’ll be buying elsewhere.


LightBicycle 2018/12/26

Hi Dan, I am sorry about that! If you miss the coupon, we can work on invoices with the same discount for you. Do you like to order AM728 rims? How many? Thanks, Lightbicycle


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Ryan 2017/06/11

Hi, I am looking for a pair of EN728 32H rims, what is the max psi and spoke tension ? Thanks. Ryan


LightBicycle 2017/06/12

Hi Ryan, The max tire pressure for this rim is 75psi. And the recommended tire pressure is 20psi ~ 30psi, you can have a try. The max spoke tension is 180kgf. Normally, we use below spoke tension for wheels building. Non-drive side: 80 ~ 90kgf, Drive side: 110 ~ 120kgf Thanks, Lightbicycle


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fuji 2017/04/13

Hello, how long ship to hong kong? thanks


LightBicycle 2017/04/14

Hello Fuji, Thanks for your inquiry. UD matte 28H/32H EN728 are in stock and will ship within 2 business days. EMS delivery takes another 2~3 days to arrive. Thanks, Lightbicycle


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Dan 2017/02/12

The AM728 rims don't look asymmetric in diagrams? are they?


LightBicycle 2017/02/13

Hello Dan, Thanks for your inquiry. Please find attached rim profile for reference. It is offset by 2.6mm. Thanks, Lightbicycle


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Sake 2016/12/15

Hello, I already have a set of Hope pro 4 evo hubs. Do you know what spoke length I will need when buying these rims? Thanks in advance.


LightBicycle 2016/12/17

Hello Sake, Due to the complexity and variations with calculating spoke lengths, we cannot guarantee the spokes will be the perfect length for your wheels. For this reason it is best to confirm the spokes length with your own builder. If you still like us to calculate the spokes length for your reference, please confirm below details. • Hole count • Front and rear axle width • Straight pull or J-bend? • Spoke nipple length? 14mm? Thanks, Lightbicycle


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Sake 2017/01/07

Hi, the hole count is 32 widths are 15x100 and 12x142 the hubs are J-bend spoke nipples are 14mm yes thank you


LightBicycle 2017/01/09

Hello Sake, It will be great if you answer your reply via email. Then I will create the purchase link based on our email record when you are ready to order. Thank you! Thanks, Lightbicycle


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Jaco 2016/11/06

I would like to order EN728 32h with dt swiss 240s boost hubs, and dt revolution spokes. Can you please let me know what the spoke lengths would be for drive and non-driveside? Thanks!


Light-Bicycle 2016/11/07

Hello Jaco, Thanks for your inquiry. We can build the wheels directly if you order the rims/ hubs/ spokes here. Does that work for you? The price is much expensive is you buy the parts separately. Thanks, Lightbicycle


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Francesco 2016/10/05

Already buyed an EN728 wondering if you coul give me spokes lenght for 32 hole hub kong rear 142x12 by Tune


Light-Bicycle 2016/10/09

Hello Francesco, Sorry for the late reply. We were on National Day vacation during Oct 1st ~ 7th. For spokes length, it will be great if you confirm with your own builder. Because different builders and lacing pattern will use different spokes length. Or please let us know the following and we can calculate the spoke length for your reference. • Hub manufacturer name and model • Hole details as attached picture showed • Straight pull or J-bend? . Lacing pattern? Thanks, Light-bicycle


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simon 2016/09/12

hello. could i run tire width of only 2.1 inches on these ID28mm rims? regards Simon


Light-Bicycle 2016/09/13

Hello Simon, Thanks for your inquiry. The recommend tires size for AM728 is 2.1'' -2.7''. So you can run the 2.1'' tires. Thanks, Light-bicycle


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Jem 2016/09/08

My body weight is 57kg and I am riding a 160mm travel full suspension bike. Will the 28holes AM728 be strong enough for Enduro use?


Light-Bicycle 2016/09/09

Hello Jem, Thanks for your inquiry. You are not a large rider, so 28H rim is suitable for you. If you ride aggressively, then go with the EN728. The enduro version is a heavier weight due to the additional reinforcement. The thicker walls can handle heavier and more aggressive riders making this the best choice for Enduro style riding. Thanks, Light-bicycle


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Ron 2016/09/05

I purchased a EN728 and AM728 hoops to build up. what spoke length do you use for Hope PRO 2 hubs 32H in a 3cross lace pattern? Also can a local purchase be made for what I need? Thanks


Light-Bicycle 2016/09/06

Hello Ron, Thanks for your support. I checked with our builder, and below are the spokes length we use for EN728 and AM728 wheels built with Hope pro2 32H hubs. -Lacing pattern: 3 cross for front & rear -Front wheel: 264mm-NDS and 266mm-DS -Rear wheel: 265mm-NDS and 265mm-DS Due to the complexity and variations with calculating spoke lengths, we cannot guarantee the spokes will be the perfect length for your wheels. For this reason, it will be better if you double check the spokes length with your own builder. Because for different builders and lacing pattern, the spokes length will be different. It is best to source the spokes locally, however we can also sell them if they cannot be purchased locally. Thanks, Light-bicycle


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Mark 2016/08/22

Hi, i am chasing spoke length for EN728 / Hope Pro 4 hub build. 15 x 100mm front / 12 x 142mm rear Cheers


Light-Bicycle 2016/08/23

Hello Mark, Thanks for your contact. I double checked with our builder, and we will use below spokes length for EN728 wheelset built with Hope pro4 J-bend 6-bolt 32H hubs. But the spokes length are not what we recommend, and just for your reference. -Lacing pattern: 3 cross for front & rear -Front wheel: 264mm-NDS and 266mm-DS -Rear wheel: 265mm-NDS and 265mm-DS Due to the complexity and variations with calculating spoke lengths, we cannot guarantee the spokes will be the perfect length for your wheels. For this reason it is best to source the spokes locally, however we can also sell them if they cannot be purchased locally. Thanks, Light-bicycle


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Ed 2016/08/01

I pan on purchasing 2- en728 650b rims for front and rear. I will be reusing my 2015 ethirteen trs hubs. Can you please tell me the spoke length I will need.


Light-Bicycle 2016/08/02

Hello Ed, Thanks for your inquiry. We haven’t built the wheels with E thirteen trs hubs. Would you please let us know the hubs details as attached picture? Then we will check the spokes length accordingly. Thanks, Light-bicycle


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pedro 2016/07/29

I'm thinking of purchasing a set of EN728 to build up my wheels. what spoke length do you use for Hope PRO 2 hubs in a 3cross lace pattern? Thanks.


Light-Bicycle 2016/07/29

Hello Pedro, Thanks for your inquiry. Normally, we use below spokes length for EN733 built with Hope pro2 32H hubs. -Lacing pattern: 3 cross for front & rear -Front: DS-264mm, NDS-266mm -Rear: DS-265mm, NDS-265mm Thanks, Light-bicycle


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Gordon 2016/07/11

Hi, I am looking to buy a pair of carbon mountain bike rims AM 728 or EN728. I have a pair of Hope Pro4 hubs 110 Boost front and 148 Boost rear, both 32 hole. Can you please tell me what length of spokes I would need or can you supply me with the spokes I would need? Regards Gordon


Light-Bicycle 2016/07/12

Hello Gordon, Thanks for your inquiry. The spokes length we use for AM728 or EN728 wheels (built with Hope pro4 boost 32H hubs & DT competition race spokes) are as below. -Lacing pattern: 3 cross for front & rear -Front wheel: 264mm-NDS/ 266mm-DS -Rear wheel: 266mm-NDS/ 264mm-DS The spokes we use are DT competition race spokes. We can supply the spoke also. It is $1.67/pcs including nipple. If you use other brands, the length will be slightly different. It will be better if you double check the spokes length with your builders. Because different builders and lacing pattern will use different spokes length. Thanks, Light-bicycle


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