Description
Lightweight Meilenstein Obermayer - Setting the Bar for Rim Brake Wheels
There is no question that there are a lot of super high quality carbon wheels on the market these days. And pretty much all of them are great. But there is just something about Lightweight Meilenstein Obermayer wheels for rim brakes that stand out from the crowd. It’s not that they are exceptionally lightweight (which they are), or that they are extremely stiff (which they are), or that they are seriously sexy (which they are). It’s that they are all these things and more. They are the wheels that pros will dig into their own pockets to buy.
You may wonder how the regular Meilensteins differ from the Meilenstein Obermayer. Well, Heinz Obermayer is one of the original founders of Lightweight. An engineer-extraordinaire, he kept working on and refining Lightweight wheels even after retiring. The Obermayer version of the Meilenstein Wheels shave 170 grams off the regular Meilensteins, which might not sound like a ton, but when you consider how light the regular Meilensteins already are, it is quite an impressive amount. And it’s not a matter of just using less material. They employ an entirely unique carbon structure using a totally different carbon layup and resin, which allows the Meilenstein Obermayer not only to be lighter but equally stiff.
Optimal Rim Width of the Meilenstein Obermayer Wheelset
Though most climbing wheels are typically quite low profile, Lightweight encourages you to take the Meilenstein Obermayer’s on all your biggest climbing days, even though they have a mid-range 47.5mm rim depth. The 20mm rim width also bucks the trend toward wider and wider rims but still easily accommodates tires from 19mm to 27mm wide. And honestly, anyone looking to suit-up their featherweight climbing bike is probably looking also to save as much rotational weight as possible.
When you do take these into the hills, the descending will be as secure and expert as the climbing. Even though carbon rim brake wheels have a bit of a checkered history in the braking department, the Lightweight Meilenstein Obermayer have a specially treated braking track that has been developed to withstand and dissipate the heat generated from the friction of braking over the course of a long descent or exceptionally hot day.
You don’t have to be a Tour de France contender to enjoy the exceptional ride quality the Lightweight Meilenstein Obermayer wheels for rim brakes offer. These are wheels that don’t need to be saved for good but rather can be ridden day in, day out. And they will enhance every ride. Guaranteed.
Lightweight Meilenstein Obermayer Wheelset Features:
- Material: Carbon
- Wheel Size: 700c
- Tire Size: 19mm-27mm
- Brake Type: Rim
- Rim: Tubular
- Rim Depth: 47.5mm
- Rim Width: 20mm
- Braking Surface: Carbon
- Recommended Brake Pad: Lightweight carbon pads, included
- Spokes: Carbon bladed
- Spoke Count: 16 F, 20 R
- Spoke Pattern Front: 1x
- Spoke Pattern Rear: 1x
- Hub Compatibility: Shimano/SRAM, Campagnolo, SRAM XD-R 12-speed
- Skewers: Included
- Front Axle: QR x 100mm
- Rear Axle: QR x 130mm
- Max System Weight: 198lbs
- Color: Carbon
- Weight: 935g
- Warranty: 3 years
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