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We’d been looking for a wheel which would offer maximum toughness for minimum weight. Our search was futile, so we decided to build our own. This creation is the first of its kind, a new benchmark, a new standard, our MEILENSTEIN. Even to this day, it remains THE all-round wheel – the toughest of the lot. But it also has two other valuable qualities: robustness and stability. With a multilayer design which ensures long-life durability, this wheel can even be used for cyclo-cross racing.

1,100g

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wheel weight (f/r):	475g / 625g
rim material:	carbon
rim (h/w):	47.5mm / 20mm
rim type:	tubular
rim finish:	carbon
number of spokes (f/r):	16 / 20
spokes material:	carbon
spokes type:	aero
nipples material:	n/a
hub material (f/r):	carbon
hub spacing(f/r):	100mm / 130mm
hub bearings:	sealed cartridge
hub finish(f/r):	carbon / carbon
cassette type:	Campagnolo or Shimano 11/SRAM
cassette compatibility:	9 / 10 / 11

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Product Rating: (4.00)   # of Ratings: 1   (Only registered customers can rate) (Only registered customers can rate) 1 - Terrible 2 - Bad 3 - OK 4 - Good 5 - Great 0% 50% 100% Sort: New to Old RE-SORT COMMENTS: Helpful to Less Helpful Less Helpful to Helpful New to Old Old to New High to Low Rating Low to High Rating Showing comments 1-1 of 1 1. BikeRadar on 12/13/2011, said: The radical-looking Lightweights are actually lighter than the best conventional opposition, but their on-road responsiveness is outstanding. As the name suggests, these Standard IIIs are the third evolution of Lightweight's more affordable tubular road wheelset. The radical, full-carbon construction, handmade in Germany, runs fibres straight through the lens-shaped carbon spokes from rim to rim. This not only makes them very light, but also incredibly stiff. Even initial cynics commented on the very obvious increase in cornering accuracy and power responsiveness compared to conventional wheels of the same overall weight. Aerodynamics and speed sustain are good too, and the shock absorption from the full-composite construction mean they’re not uncomfortable either. We used the lightest 16/20 spoke setup, but various other spoke options (16/24, 20/20, 20/24) are available for heavier riders. Each wheel is chipped for total build quality control too. Was this comment helpful? yes no   (1 people found this comment helpful, 0 did not) Showing comments 1-1 of 1