Lightweight
Lightweight:
The Cycling Brand Pro & Community Reviews, Featured Products from Pedal Passion Bike Shop & Other useful Info
Lightweight is a German high‑end carbon wheel brand known for handmade carbon wheelsets and a legacy tied to early full‑carbon wheel experimentation and pro‑level racing visibility.
The same official narrative describes origins in the 1990s, including early experiments (famously referencing curing in a “Leberkäse oven”) and later major milestones such as Olympic and Tour de France visibility. The brand’s modern product family includes models such as MEILENSTEIN, OBERMAYER EVO, FERNWEG, AUTOBAHN, RUNDKURS, and newer additions like MEILENSTEIN ART and PFADFINDER EVO for off‑road.
Product Categories
- Road wheelsets: MEILENSTEIN (tubular/road versions
- Lightweight disc wheelsets: OBERMAYER EVO
- Off‑road wheelsets: PFADFINDER EVO
Products Worth Mentioning
- MEILENSTEIN wheelset — consistently reviewed as ultra‑light and stiff; iconic Lightweight product line.
- OBERMAYER EVO — brand describes it as one of the lightest disc wheelsets
Warranty & Returns
Wheel protection program: Lightweight states that to access wheel protection, warranty service, or crash replacement, registration must be completed within 5 days of purchase (dealer assistance available).
Our Featured Product
Reviewsfrom Industry Publications
Rider feedbacksentimentreviews
Praises
Acceleration and stiffness‑to‑weight
Concerns
Very high cost
Overall
Across major reviews, typical sentiment emphasizes exceptional acceleration and stiffness‑to‑weight, paired with very high cost as the primary drawback
Relevant Blog Articles
Sponsorships & Ambassadors
Team INEOS
Team INEOS
Team INEOS confirming it would use wheels from two brands at the 2019 Tour de France after Lightweight wheels were spotted
Team INEOS
CeramicSpeed
CeramicSpeed
Lightweight lists partners such as CeramicSpeed and various frame brands on its Partners page.
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