31mm Deep Light Aluminum wheels.
650B rim brake wheels for your randonneur bike
A light set of 650B rim brake wheels with good aerodynamics for your randonneur. 650B rim brake wheels have become difficult to source. You may want them as a light set of touring wheels for you light randonneur bike or simply you may like the reliability, simplicity of use and excellent braking characteristics of aluminum rims.
At 1470 grams per pair in clincher and tubeless compatible rims, this wheelset will not weigh you down. It compares well in weight with some of the best aluminum wheelsets from the big brands and well as with many basic 50mm deep carbon clincher wheelsets.
31mm rim depth provides some aero benefit. 24mm external width and 19mm internal width for optimal profile with wider (28 to 35mm) modern clincher or tubeless tires for more comfort and more road grip.
Aluminum brake track delivers well know reliable braking performance.
Available with Sapim Race double butted spokes 2.0-1.8-2.0mm, 5.7 gram each with 0.4 gram 7075 alloy nipples or 1 gram brass nipples to keep cost under control.
(Optionally) Sapim Cx-Rays flat aero spokes 2.0x0.9mm, 4.2 gram each with 0.4 gram 7075 alloy nipples to keep weight under control.
300grams/pair Light Bitex hubset
88 grams RAF12 front hub with 32 classic 3-cross spokes.
212 grams RAR12 rear hub with 32 clasic 3-cross spokes
Freehub (all standards):
Patented 6 pawls freehub working in two pairs for 48 engagement points per revolution.
- Shimano HG 10/11 (with anti-bite stainless steel strip to protect the alloy freehub)
- SRAM XD (for 11 road and 11/12 MTB cassettes)
- SRAM XDR (for 12 speed AXS road and XLPR Gravel)
- Campagnolo 9, 10, 11, and 12 speed
Contact us if you would like to only buy a front or a rear wheel. We can do that.
650B Rim Brake 31mm Deep Clincher/Tubeless Aluminum Wheels
- Front: 32 3-cross spokes
- Rear: 32 3-cross spokes
- Offset rear rim for better balance of spoke tension between drive and non-drive side
- Should be best used with 28 to 35mm tires