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smashndash
2. I would say the tire sits very wide and squat. Not super tall. Tire width is around 29+mm, measured with a ruler at 60 psi. Higher than I would ever run probably but more in-line with what normal people run.
4. No upcharge for internal nipples but I made sure to ask for Sapim upside down nipples rather than the standard external nipples. Not sure what LB does if you say internal and don’t mention the upside down. Grooved graphene track has a $60, $30 per rim upcharge though. I’d say they got it right. I haven’t had any truing issues and I’ve jumped the bike a few times and slammed plenty of potholes. I’ll probably crack the rim before this thing goes out of true lol. I read somewhere they no longer use a machine for building any of their wheels because of the vast variety of wheels they build. So I wouldn’t worry too much about trueness. I was sure to get bladed spokes though because I’ve heard straight pull + round spokes = PITA
Thanks for the reply, smashndash!! (Somehow didn't get a notification, so I didn't notice.)
Wow, they look almost flat at the top. And yes, I'd put even more pressure in them, but I'm also 84kg.
Last picture is exactly what I was looking for. Edge of the rim still slightly in the wind. Recently found a video where this is analyzed. Says, it trips turbulence which helps the airflow to stay attached: youtu.be/H8TZwJGrvFY?t=1443 (don't have to like the guy, but I can imagine he's right)
And good to hear about the internal nipples. Still unsure though whether the aero benefits outweigh the increased hassle when setting up tubeless (rim tape needed).