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10-20-20, 11:26 AM

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Germany_chris

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Originally Posted by 70sSanO

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

Bon Jon pass tires in 35 are only 330 grams for normal and 303 for extra lights

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