Originally Posted by
melikebikey35
There is a substantial difference between the WR and AR, so you need to pick the one that is right for your riding conditions, and prefered tire size. With a 25mm inner width, and a 32mm outer the WR is designed for gravel use and the wider tires that go with it. Personally, I wouldn't go narrower than a 30c tire on them, especially if going hookless. In which case, I'd say 32c at the minimum.
If you are riding road and prefer 25-28c tires, than go with the AR model. At 150lbs, you'll be fine with the flyweight version. Once you get up to ~170 lbs it seems like LB recommends sticking to the standard version, or flyweight on the front only.
Thanks, that is good info. Sounds like I'm safe for the flyweight option then if I choose to do so. The Giant Defy comes stock with 32c road tires. I might one day venture out for some light gravel, but I figure I'll have the aluminum Giant wheels (
PR-2) for that. I don't see myself running road tires under 28c. Wondering if the WR with hooked rims would work for me, and allow me to to go as low as a 28c. I like the thought that I could also mount a 35c Gravel King (or even 38) if the mood should ever strike me to try the LB wheels on gravel though.