With other brands introducing this mixed rim combination, it's time for us to say, "Hey, we can do this too!" In fact, it’s always been an option. Since all our wheels are hand built on-demand, we can build anything you want, all you have to do is ask!
Comfortable, Stable, and Fast!
Oftentimes, aero and comfort are seen on opposing ends of a spectrum - you can't be aerodynamic and comfortable at the same time. We're here to tell you that pairing our WR rims with our AR rims lets you have your cake and eat it, without sacrificing performance.
Why?
The idea is fairly simple, make an aero wheelset that is comfortable and easy to use without sacrificing performance.
More Aero -- More Comfort -- Less Rolling Resistance -- Less Crosswind influence on front wheels
How?
We pair our WR (25mm internal width) series rim with a deeper AR series (21mm to 23mm internal wide) rim in the back. The wider and shallower shape of the WR rim is designed to negate crosswinds while still offering the aero performance benefits of a deeper wheel. This results in a really fast, comfortable, and confidence-inspiring front wheel.
For the rear, we use our narrower and deeper AR series rims for two reasons: aerodynamics and stiffness. The deeper AR series rims maximizes aero performance while producing a stiff and incredibly responsive rear-wheel designed to put the power down in any conditions.
Falcon Pro Set-Up:
Mid-Depth: WR38 front + AR45 rear ≈ $699 USD+
| CLINCHER | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| Rim Weight | Standard 440g Flyweight 395g |
Standard 460g |
| Width (Inner/Outer) | 25/32mm | 21/28mm |
| Rim Depth | 38mm | 45mm |
| Rim Diameter | 700C | 700C |
| Suggested Use | CX/Gravel | Road/CX/Gravel |
Max Aero: WR50 front + AR55 rear ≈ $730 USD+
| CLINCHER | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| Rim Weight | Standard 470g Flyweight 420g |
Standard 480g |
| Width (Inner/Outer) | 25/32mm | 21/28mm |
| Rim Depth | 50mm | 55mm |
| Rim Diameter | 700C | 700C |
| Suggested Use | CX/Gravel | Road/CX/Gravel |
X-Flow: WR40 front + AR465 rear ≈ $814 USD+
| CLINCHER | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| Rim Weight | Standard 440g Flyweight 400g |
Standard 460g Flyweight 410g |
| Width (Inner/Outer) | 25/32mm | 21/28mm |
| Rim Depth | 40mm | 46.5mm |
| Rim Diameter | 700C | 700C |
| Suggested Use | CX/Gravel | Road/CX/Gravel |
Falcon Set-up:
Mid-Depth: WR35 front + AR46 rear ≈ $547 USD+
| CLINCHER | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| Rim Weight | Standard 430g Flyweight 385g |
Standard 435g |
| Width (Inner/Outer) | 25/32mm | 21/28mm |
| Rim Depth | 35mm | 46mm |
| Rim Diameter | 700C | 700C |
| Suggested Use | CX/Gravel | Road/CX/Gravel |
Max Aero: WR45 front + AR56 rear ≈ $640 USD+
| CLINCHER | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| Rim Weight | Standard 450g Flyweight 408g |
Standard 460g |
| Width (Inner/Outer) | 25/32mm | 23/30mm |
| Rim Depth | 45mm | 56mm |
| Rim Diameter | 700C | 700C |
| Suggested Use | CX/Gravel | Road/CX/Gravel |
Who is it for?
Gone are the days of rattling down the road on 23c tires. If you want the confidence and comfort of 28c and wider tires without compromising aero performance then this is the wheelset for you.
I guess you could call it a reverse mullet: "party in the front, business in the back". For those that aren’t afraid to be different.
How to Buy?
Send us an email at sales@lightbicycle.com to specify your requests. Or fill out this form and tell us the mixed combo you would like to build. Either way, our sales members will get back to you via email in 24 hours and quote for you.
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October 23rd, 2020 | Light Bicycle
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