Newboy Posted May 30, 2013 Posted May 30, 2013 I see a lot of topics on light weight wheels. At what weight is a wheel set classified as light? Does it include rim tape and valves?Road?29 er?26 er?
rouxtjie Posted May 30, 2013 Posted May 30, 2013 mmmm good question, my light is your heavy ol chestnut. My idea of light for a 29er wheelset....Anything under 1600g for a set but then these wheels might not be the right tool for the job. I like fit and forget wheels that don't break the bank completely but they don't come in under that weight, happy to pay the price of a few extra grams ito maintenance and strength. 26 Inch...I honestly can't remember anymore(Did I just say that)
Pure Savage Posted May 30, 2013 Posted May 30, 2013 1395 for road wheels, that's the weight of my wheels so that's as light as I need
Newboy Posted May 30, 2013 Author Posted May 30, 2013 mmmm good question, my light is your heavy ol chestnut. My idea of light for a 29er wheelset....Anything under 1600g for a set but then these wheels might not be the right tool for the job. I like fit and forget wheels that don't break the bank completely but they don't come in under that weight, happy to pay the price of a few extra grams ito maintenance and strength. 26 Inch...I honestly can't remember anymore(Did I just say that) Rouxtjie, I have the same idea about wheels. I want to put them on and forget them. I am just interested in what people consider light weight.
kennyg Posted May 30, 2013 Posted May 30, 2013 It depends on your personal weight.A 65 kg whippet, will be fine on a 1350g wheel set.However, once the rider weight gets to 85 Kg, a 1600g wheelset is light.At a 100kg, 1850g is a light wheelset to carry the loads normal XC and marathon.
rouxtjie Posted May 30, 2013 Posted May 30, 2013 Rouxtjie, I have the same idea about wheels. I want to put them on and forget them. I am just interested in what people consider light weight.Generally the AM classic Race wheels are very light and extremely good value.....
Clinton H Posted May 30, 2013 Posted May 30, 2013 (edited) I just got a set of road AM Classics , 1190gramsThat's light in my books (for road use) Edited May 30, 2013 by Clinton H
typhoon Posted May 30, 2013 Posted May 30, 2013 Generally the AM classic Race wheels are very light and extremely good value..... AM Classic Race 26" are 1320gNice and light but are a little soft, got a couple dings in mine.
Newboy Posted May 30, 2013 Author Posted May 30, 2013 In my opinion: Road: sub 1400g29er: sub 1600gThanks, would you include rim tape, skewers, valves etc in this weight. Mavic rims for example don't need rim tape.
Tankman Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 No, manufacturers will not add skewers or tape or anything to the wheelset when weighing them. They try and keep it as light as possible. I personally see light wheels as: Road: Sub 1100g29er: Sub 1400g26er: They still make these?
Thomo Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 Road:< 1500g - light (alu wheels which most of us have)< 1300g - extra light (light racing wheels, possibly carbon, which most of us want)± 1000g - super light (specialist wheels which most of us can only admire LOL)
rock Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 wheelset weight should include rim tape (and valves if tubeless), not skewers. degreasing bearings is optional
Tankman Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 Since this is a thread about Lightweight wheels: Lightweight Gipfelsturm - 1025g
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