Question: How good is the "bead lock" on the newer models of Light Bicycle wheels?
Hi folks, how good is the "bead lock" on the newer models of Light Bicycle wheels? For background, I have a set of Light Bicycle Falcon AR24 flyweight gravel wheels. These use the same rim as the RM29C06d mountain bike models. It's one of their oldest rim models.
Overall, they are working out nicely for gravel, HOWEVER, there is not much of a bead lock on these wheels. When deflating tires to add sealant, the tires quickly pop off the bead, which makes them more challenging to re-seat. This is true when using Gravel King 38 and 40mm tires or Continental Terra Speed tires (40mm). Adding an extra layer of rim tape doesn't make a difference.
Do their Light Bicycle's newer models have more of a secure bead lock?
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Good things about the Light Bicycle AR24 wheelset:
- Lightweight (~1145g for the wheelset Pillar Aero X-TRA 1420 spokes and Novatec D411SB hubs).
- Seems sturdy enough for dirt roads and 'normal' gravel adventures (i.e. I don't do technical single track on the gravel bike).
- Much less expensive than similarly lightweight wheels from other brands.
Bad things
- Very limited "bead lock". When deflating tires to add sealant, the tires quickly pop off the bead, which makes them more challenging to re-seat.