Orient Express - Cheap Chinese Rims / Wheels / Forks / Frames / Cranks / Etc

didn't know they could source CK parts. pretty cool

I am more surprised by the SON hub.

Lightbicycle are all boring UD matte these days it seems.

Where's the 3k twill at?

They offer in alternative the Shutter precision too.

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Yea I like it's size and weight but it does have massive drag.
https://www.cyclingabout.com/dynamo-hub-power-drag-testing-schmidt-son-shutter-precision-shimano/

Isn't it just the Falcon Pros that are UD only? The normal Falcon ones seem to be available in 3k still.

3k for the retro points?

Looks like it yes.
Although plain 3k and I think I fancy a twill pattern with the zig zaggy weave as seen on Mavics

3k for not being dull

What is the braking like on the LB rim brake versions? Toying with the idea of getting some.

They make claims about being good up until high temps, but anyone know what does that mean in practice?

Means that unless you live in the mountains you’ll be absolutely fine.

Where's the 3k twill at?

btch plz. 6k 2x2 or 12k spread tow

The more expensive option is in my experience a bit better in the wet. The non basalt is fine though.

The options currently are basalt or graphene grooves (or something).

Basalt is good. I’ve not tried the grooved rims. It looks like they’d just eat pads.

6k 2x2

That’s a bit Vauxhall Astra spoiler for me

12k spread tow

12k can stay in the 2000s

Why are they (Light Bicycle) branding themselves ‘Falcon’ now? It sounds so shit.

In the dry the grooves don't seem to eat pads..I don't generally ride them in the wet but yeah, I imagine they eat pads.

Means that unless you live in the mountains you’ll be absolutely fine.

What if I just visit the mountains?

Any reports of delamination or other nasty things happening, or have they fixed that nowadays?

Nope

btch plz. 12k 2x2 or 24k spread tow

I can’t count

Thanks, good to know.
is it approaching aluminium in the wet or still a bit sketchy?

I have the basalt brake tracks from about 3 years ago. A little sketchy in the wet, tbh. Taken them to the mountains a few times with no issues.

I’ve never understood the strength of argument that they brake poorly. I’m on my 5th set from Farsports and all have braked very well with Aztec carbon pads.

I’ve got the basalt rims, braking superb. I notice the new LB wheels say ‘grooved graphene surface’ If its the same then great, eats lifeline blue pads though

Four sets went under Fiats on holiday?