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September 26, 2014

Weight: WTB KOM i23, Alex TD26, ZZYZX X-Force Rims

I was building new front wheel for my Norco Sight, and decided to put on a scale some rims I have.

My new lightweight 650b (27.5") rim WTB KOM i23 and it's weight is 420grams

September 24, 2014

New Wheel for My Norco Sight

I've just built a new front wheel for my Norco Sight A 2014.  Stock front wheel was built of Alex TD26 rim (470gr) and Joytech D041-15 hub (290gr) and its overall weight was more that 1kg!
I've bought new WTB KOM i23 650B rim (420gr) and have built a new wheel using 32 butted spokes and front ZZYZX hub (220gr) from my previous Corratec bike. The spokes' length was 262 mm that's why I've built my wheel using 2 cross lacing pattern. Front 20mm Zzyzx hub was transformed into 15mm using Hope Pro 2 adapters. 
860 grams! Great result for the front wheel!