I just built the sickest wheels EVER! Dura Ace track hubs, DT spokes, red alloy nipples, and the star players – 1990 Mavic GL330 tubular rims.
GL330 rims were from another generation – The generation of light alloy rims. There were a variety of light alloy rims below 350 grams, getting as low as 270 each! 20 years ago, there were a ton of choices to build up a great light set of wheels. Anymore, the lightest rims are about 400 grams. With the rim being the most important place to lose weight on the whole bike, what’s a person to do if they want a light, low profile wheel?
Edge 25. 203 grams actual weight. We’re building these with DT 190 ceramic hubs and DT Aerolite spokes. Weight for the set will be 930 grams. Read that again – 930 grams for the SET. For comparison – this wheelset will weight as much as a Mavic Ksyrium SL rear wheel with skewer.
Rims are $750 each, have no weight limit, and are available in a variety of drillings for Powertap, DT, Shimano, or whatever your preference. Come by the PROSHOP and check them out.
