Another wheel day (and so on).
This is the rim for the second Nomu Lab wheel,
It's an Equinox WH199 model
branded with Tni stickers.
I'm not sure whether the WH199 rim is sold under brands other than Tni,
or if there's an exclusive contract.
The WH199 is 20.5mm wide,
while the old Nomu Lab wheel 2 rim was the WH007
which was 19.1mm wide.
As for the WH007, I've seen examples of it
being sold under brands other than Tni.
Though that's only the original Equinox brand (→here).
The 24R designation means it's a rear rim for the 24H,
and there doesn't appear to be any special dish or offset,
but since it's specified for rear use, the freewheel body orientation is designated.
The serial number I've deliberately positioned on the right edge—
the leading 21 indicates 2021 manufacture.
This serial number is embedded in the rim's outer circumference,
and separately there's a different serial number sticker
on the rim sidewall or at the inner edge apex,
and the first two digits of that also represent the last two digits of the manufacturing year.
It also appears that the year on the number embedded in the outer circumference
is from when the rim was molded,
while the year on the sticker serial number on the rim
is when it's applied during final QC before shipment,
so sometimes the latter number's year is one year ahead of the former's.
The first of five warning notes is
"Use Equinox brake shoes!"
In practice, due to inconsistent supply and braking feel,
most people settle on Swiss Stop Black Prince pads.
Another wheel day (and so on).
I received an Equinox
carbon WO rim from a customer.
The WH175 is a 24mm-high (precisely 24.2mm) 20H rim,
and the WH156 is a 30mm-high (precisely 29.8mm) 24H rim.
The WH175 shows 2014 on the sticker
but was 2013 on the rim itself.
The WH156 was 2015 on both.
Incidentally, current ENVE rims also have
a serial number embedded in the outer circumference and
a serial number on a sticker,
but these two match.
The warning sticker also has Equinox marking.
These rims are likely exclusive models not distributed to other brands.
I can't disclose the rim brand, though.
Depending on the year and model, the Equinox part
is replaced with that brand name instead.
Not related to this brand,
but examples where it's been changed to FLO are (→here).
Phew, close call—if it weren't for the Thoughtful Guard, it would've been revealed.
Since it has internal nipples, I tried using
Sapim's internal aluminum nipples
(12mm length),
but the outer edge of the nipple protrudes slightly beyond the rim hole.
Once rim tape is applied, regardless of air pressure,
it will definitely contact the nipple.
With this 24mm-high WO rim, the bead hook is quite high and
the inner hole is thick, which causes this situation.
Sapim's internal nipples come in
12mm and also 10mm lengths, but
this time I built it with 10mm brass nipples, which ENVE also specifies.
Even with 5mm hex nipples,
I've confirmed the tool fits in the outer holes,
but I chose the 3.2mm square nipples instead
as they should offer better maintainability.
Built.
The logo visible in the rim-alone photos would tip off anyone who knows,
but the Thoughtful Guard is hurrying to cover it up.
White Industries T11 hub, 20H
Black CX Sprint outpoke radial build.
I don't know what hub was laced to this rim before (playing dumb),
but the customer apparently prefers this option.
The customer wanted black CX-RAY spokes,
but since weight wasn't a major concern and stiffness was the priority,
I made the final call for black CX Sprint instead.
This is the rim for the second Nomu Lab wheel,
It's an Equinox WH199 model
branded with Tni stickers.
I'm not sure whether the WH199 rim is sold under brands other than Tni,
or if there's an exclusive contract.
The WH199 is 20.5mm wide,
while the old Nomu Lab wheel 2 rim was the WH007
which was 19.1mm wide.
As for the WH007, I've seen examples of it
being sold under brands other than Tni.
Though that's only the original Equinox brand (→here).
The 24R designation means it's a rear rim for the 24H,
and there doesn't appear to be any special dish or offset,
but since it's specified for rear use, the freewheel body orientation is designated.
The serial number I've deliberately positioned on the right edge—
the leading 21 indicates 2021 manufacture.
This serial number is embedded in the rim's outer circumference,
and separately there's a different serial number sticker
on the rim sidewall or at the inner edge apex,
and the first two digits of that also represent the last two digits of the manufacturing year.
It also appears that the year on the number embedded in the outer circumference
is from when the rim was molded,
while the year on the sticker serial number on the rim
is when it's applied during final QC before shipment,
so sometimes the latter number's year is one year ahead of the former's.
The first of five warning notes is
"Use Equinox brake shoes!"
In practice, due to inconsistent supply and braking feel,
most people settle on Swiss Stop Black Prince pads.
Another wheel day (and so on).
I received an Equinox
carbon WO rim from a customer.
The WH175 is a 24mm-high (precisely 24.2mm) 20H rim,
and the WH156 is a 30mm-high (precisely 29.8mm) 24H rim.
The WH175 shows 2014 on the sticker
but was 2013 on the rim itself.
The WH156 was 2015 on both.
Incidentally, current ENVE rims also have
a serial number embedded in the outer circumference and
a serial number on a sticker,
but these two match.
The warning sticker also has Equinox marking.
These rims are likely exclusive models not distributed to other brands.
I can't disclose the rim brand, though.
Depending on the year and model, the Equinox part
is replaced with that brand name instead.
Not related to this brand,
but examples where it's been changed to FLO are (→here).
Phew, close call—if it weren't for the Thoughtful Guard, it would've been revealed.
Since it has internal nipples, I tried using
Sapim's internal aluminum nipples
(12mm length),
but the outer edge of the nipple protrudes slightly beyond the rim hole.
Once rim tape is applied, regardless of air pressure,
it will definitely contact the nipple.
With this 24mm-high WO rim, the bead hook is quite high and
the inner hole is thick, which causes this situation.
Sapim's internal nipples come in
12mm and also 10mm lengths, but
this time I built it with 10mm brass nipples, which ENVE also specifies.
Even with 5mm hex nipples,
I've confirmed the tool fits in the outer holes,
but I chose the 3.2mm square nipples instead
as they should offer better maintainability.
Built.
The logo visible in the rim-alone photos would tip off anyone who knows,
but the Thoughtful Guard is hurrying to cover it up.
White Industries T11 hub, 20H
Black CX Sprint outpoke radial build.
I don't know what hub was laced to this rim before (playing dumb),
but the customer apparently prefers this option.
The customer wanted black CX-RAY spokes,
but since weight wasn't a major concern and stiffness was the priority,
I made the final call for black CX Sprint instead.