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Old 10-20-20, 10:47 AM
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I need help building a 3.5lb (approx1600gr) front wheel.

I have an Araya aluminum rim - 500gr
105 (5501) hub - 150gr
skewer - 80gr
36 14ga spokes - 315gr
36 brass nipples -25gr
Velox rim tape - 15gr

That’s about 1100gr..

Can you recommend a decent 500gr road tire to help me get there?

John
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