Description
Though disc brakes are becoming the system of choice for many people, there are still a lot of diehards who think the extra weight of disc brakes will ruin their feather light bike builds. Or perhaps for some it has less to do with weight and more to do with tradition and an appreciation for how a classic rim brake bike looks. Whatever your personal reasons for sticking with rim brakes, Lightweight has you covered with the wonderfully light, impressively robust Lightweight Meilenstein T 24E tubular wheels for rim brakes.
Since these are not only rim brake but tubular wheels, you might think they rely on an old fashioned foundation. Not a bit of it! Lightweight focused all their design and carbon knowhow in order to make them incredibly fast, light, responsive, and durable. The rear wheel is available in a 20 spoke version while the front can be ordered either with 20 spokes or a very light 16 spoke option. But even though the spoke count is low, the durability is high thanks to how Lightweight treats the spokes and the interface with the rims and hubs By weaving the spoke hole into the fabric of the rim and then bonding the spoke inside, they have ensured no need for truing down the line. Then for rim brake Meilensteins, Lightweight uses DT Swiss 240 hubs in the rear which are top quality with the advantage of making it easy to choose hub bodies for Campagnolo, Shimano or SRAM. With the rim width increasing to a 24mm external measurement, that also means that you can start running wider tires with your Lightweights.
The classic look of the 48mm deep profile combined with the expertly crafted carbon layup to keep the wheels both lightweight and sturdy. Though named Lightweight, the wheels focus not only on remaining as light as possible but also as stiff, responsive, and stable in all types of wind conditions. The precision of the handling comes down largely to how stiff they are. And when we stay stiff, we don���t mean just a little un-flexy but crazy, implacably stiff. Accelerations start the moment the thought crosses your mind. Slamming the brakes when you want to scrub your speed will also be a magical moment of complete control thanks to the special attention Lightweight pays to the brake track to ensure no overheating occurs.
Weighing just 1165g for the set, the Lightweight Meilenstein T 24E tubular wheels for rim brakes will enhance any climbing bike or pure racing bike. Lightweight places a maximum weight for rider and bike at 100 kilos or 220 pounds and recommends using tires that are between 24 and 34mm wide.
Lightweight Meilenstein T 24E Wheelset
Features:
Material: Carbon
Wheel Size: 700c
Tire Size: 24mm-32mm
Brake Type: Rim
Rim: Tubular
Rim Depth: 48mm
Rim Width: 24mm
Braking Surface: Carbon
Recommended Brake Pad: Lightweight carbon pads, included
Spokes: Carbon bladed
Spoke Count: 16 F, 20 R | 20 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: 220lbs (265lbs for 20/20 spoke)
Colors: Carbon
Weight: 505g (16) / 520g (20) front wheel, 660g rear wheel
Warranty: 3 years
Since these are not only rim brake but tubular wheels, you might think they rely on an old fashioned foundation. Not a bit of it! Lightweight focused all their design and carbon knowhow in order to make them incredibly fast, light, responsive, and durable. The rear wheel is available in a 20 spoke version while the front can be ordered either with 20 spokes or a very light 16 spoke option. But even though the spoke count is low, the durability is high thanks to how Lightweight treats the spokes and the interface with the rims and hubs By weaving the spoke hole into the fabric of the rim and then bonding the spoke inside, they have ensured no need for truing down the line. Then for rim brake Meilensteins, Lightweight uses DT Swiss 240 hubs in the rear which are top quality with the advantage of making it easy to choose hub bodies for Campagnolo, Shimano or SRAM. With the rim width increasing to a 24mm external measurement, that also means that you can start running wider tires with your Lightweights.
The classic look of the 48mm deep profile combined with the expertly crafted carbon layup to keep the wheels both lightweight and sturdy. Though named Lightweight, the wheels focus not only on remaining as light as possible but also as stiff, responsive, and stable in all types of wind conditions. The precision of the handling comes down largely to how stiff they are. And when we stay stiff, we don���t mean just a little un-flexy but crazy, implacably stiff. Accelerations start the moment the thought crosses your mind. Slamming the brakes when you want to scrub your speed will also be a magical moment of complete control thanks to the special attention Lightweight pays to the brake track to ensure no overheating occurs.
Weighing just 1165g for the set, the Lightweight Meilenstein T 24E tubular wheels for rim brakes will enhance any climbing bike or pure racing bike. Lightweight places a maximum weight for rider and bike at 100 kilos or 220 pounds and recommends using tires that are between 24 and 34mm wide.
Lightweight Meilenstein T 24E Wheelset
Features: