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Build Your Carbon Spoke Wheelset

Choose the spoke type based on your needs.


We’re excited to introduce the third-generation Speed-Hub GEN3 alongside our ultralight Airia series. The GEN3 features a 1:1 lacing pattern with 20 holes front and rear, and a newly engineered flange hole design tailored for our T-head Thrust-4 carbon spokes. While it comes standard with the Airia series, the GEN3 is also compatible with other regular-shaped rims.

The Speed-Hub GEN2 (21H) is purpose-built for the Turbo series (Turbo 40, 50, 65, and 78). Its 2:1 lacing pattern helps equalize spoke tension between the drive and non-drive sides. The GEN2 uses round-head Thrust-4 carbon spokes and is also available for other road models outside of the Turbo line. For custom builds, feel free to email us or leave a comment to place a special order.

  • Overview

    We’re excited to introduce the third-generation Speed-Hub GEN3 alongside our ultralight Airia series. The GEN3 features a 1:1 lacing pattern with 20 holes front and rear, and a newly engineered flange hole design tailored for our T-head Thrust-4 carbon spokes. While it comes standard with the Airia series, the GEN3 is also compatible with other regular-shaped rims.

    The Speed-Hub GEN2 (21H) is purpose-built for the Turbo series (Turbo 40, 50, 65, and 78). Its 2:1 lacing pattern helps equalize spoke tension between the drive and non-drive sides. The GEN2 uses round-head Thrust-4 carbon spokes and is also available for other road models outside of the Turbo line. For custom builds, feel free to email us or leave a comment to place a special order.

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FAQs On Carbon Spoke Wheels

  • Are carbon spokes better than steel?

    The carbon spokes are designed for riders who prioritize speed improvement over comfort and leisure. With a higher stiffness-to-weight ratio compared to steel counterparts, the carbon-spoke wheelset maximizes wheel stiffness while keeping things lightweight. This means that a carbon-spoked wheel often feels more responsive and a bit harder than a steel-spoked wheel build.

  • What rims are compatible with the carbon spokes?

    The carbon spokes are compatible with all road and gravel carbon rims of our lineup. On our online wheelset builder, we only list some of the most asked rim models. Feel free to let us know if you want to special order something different.

  • GEN2 or GEN3: Which carbon spoke build is right for you?

    The GEN3 hubset is designed for lower weight and enhanced aerodynamic performance, coming in around 20 grams lighter than the GEN2. In contrast, the GEN2 prioritizes durability and stiffness with its triplet (2:1) lacing. Please note: the Turbo series (21H only) is exclusively compatible with the GEN2 hub, while the Airia series (20H only) is exclusively compatible with the GEN3 hub.

Light Bicycle : RIMS: AIRIA32d Standard Hook UD Paintless Disc 20H External Hole No Drain Holes With Access Holes HUB-F: Light Bicycle Speed-Hub Gen3 Black 12 / 100mm Straight Pull Center lock 20H Steel Bearings HUB-R: Light Bicycle Speed-Hub Gen3 Black 12 / 142mm Straight Pull Center lock 20H Steel Bearings 36T Shimano Road 11S SPOKE: LB Thrust-4 Carbon Black Straight Pull T-head NIPPLE: LB design Aluminium Black (for carbon spokes only)
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Light Bicycle : RIMS: Turbo 50 Disc Hook UD Paintless Disc 21H External Hole With Drain Holes With Access Holes HUB-F: Light Bicycle Speed-Hub Gen2 Black 12 / 100mm Straight Pull Center lock 21H Steel Bearings HUB-R: Light Bicycle Speed-Hub Gen2 Black 12 / 142mm Straight Pull Center lock 21H Steel Bearings 36T Shimano Road 11S NIPPLE: Aluminium Black (for carbon spokes only) SPOKE: LB Flyweight Carbon Spoke (Special Edition)
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Light Bicycle : Rims: AR565 Disc X-Flow Flyweight Paintless UD 21/21H With Drain Holes With Access Holes Hubs: Light Bicycle Speed Hub 12/100mm 12/142mm SP Centerlock 24T Sram XDR Spokes: Light Bicycle Flyweight Carbon SP Spokes (Race-Edition) Nipples: Light Bicycle aluminum black Weight: 1337g This build is not available online yet. Leave a comment below if you want to special order this set.
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Light Bicycle : Rims: Turbo-50 disc Hook UD Paintless External Hole With Drain Holes With Access Holes 21/21H Hubs: Light Bicycle Speed-Hub Gen2 12/100 12/142 Straight pull Center lock Steel Bearings 36T Shimano Road 11S Spokes: LB Flyweight Carbon Spoke (Special Edition) Nipples: Aluminium Black (for carbon spokes only)
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Light Bicycle : Rims: AR25 Disc Hybrid Hook UD Paintless 21H External Hole With Drain Holes With Access Holes Hubs: Light Bicycle Speed-Hub 12/100mm 12/142mm Straightpull Centerlock 21/21H 24T Shimano Road 11S Spokes: Light Bicycle Flyweight Carbon (race-edition) Nipples: LB design Aluminium Black Weight: 994g
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Light Bicycle : Rims: AR465 Disc Flyweight 21H/24H Braided UD With Drain Holes Hubs: Light Bicycle Speed Hub Straightpull 12/100mm 12/142mm Shimano Road 11s Spokes: Light Bicycle Flyweight Carbon Spokes (Race-Edition) 2:1 Lacing Nipples: LB Design aluminum (for carbon spokes) Front - 615g, Rear - 733g
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Light Bicycle : RIM-F: Turbo-65d Hook UD Paintless Disc 21H External Hole With Drain Holes With Access Holes HUB-F: Light Bicycle Speed-Hub Gen2 Black 12 / 100mm Straight Pull Center lock 21H Ceramic Bearings RIM-R: Turbo-78d Hook UD Paintless Disc 21H External Hole With Drain Holes With Access Holes HUB-R: Light Bicycle Speed-Hub Gen2 Black 12 / 142mm straight pull Center lock 21H Ceramic Bearings 36T Sram XDR SPOKE: LB Thrust-4 Carbon Black Straight Pull Standard Head NIPPLE: LB design Aluminium Black (for carbon spokes only) Universal External
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Light Bicycle : Rims: Light Bicycle AR465 disc flyweight hooked paintless UD 21H with drain holes with access holes Hubs: Light Bicycle Speed Hub 12/100mm 12/142mm straightpull centerlock 21H Shimano Road 11s Spokes: Light Bicycle Flyweight carbon spokes 2:1 lacing Nipples: Light Bicycle aluminum black
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Light Bicycle : RIMS: Turbo-50d Hook UD Glossy Crystal Painting Disc 21H External Hole With Drain Holes With Access Holes HUB-F: Light Bicycle Speed-Hub Gen2 Black 12 / 100mm straight pull Center lock 21H Steel Bearings HUB-R: Light Bicycle Speed-Hub Gen2 Black 12 / 142mm straight pull Center lock 21H Steel Bearings 36T Sram XDR SPOKE: LB Thrust-4 Carbon Black straight pull uncertain Standard Head NIPPLE: LB design Aluminium Black Customized for carbon spokes
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Light Bicycle : Rim: AR465 Disc Flyweight Braided UD Paintless UD 21H With Access Holes With Drain Holes Hub: Light Bicycle Speed Hubs 12/142mm Straightpull Centerlock Shimano Road 11s Spokes: Light Bicycle Flyweight Carbon Spokes (custom paint: red - Pantone 185C, orange - 165C, blue - 2184c) 2:1 lacing Nipples: Light Bicycle aluminum (specific for carbon spokes)
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Skyler 2025/05/30

Hey I looking to upgrade my wheels or find new wheels with carbon spokes , looking to get some marginal weight changes and different ride feel , and from what I’ve been seeing that’s where things are going any help or suggestions on how to go about this


LightBicycle 2025/05/30

Hi Skyler, May I know your tire width and your weight? Do you ride all-road? Any prefered wheel depth? Thanks, Lightbicycle


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Vincent 2025/05/26

Hi Light Bicycle, I’m interested in configuring a pair of wheels with you and had a few quick questions: When will the new Airia wheels be available with carbon spokes? Is it possible to get pink spoke nipples with a carbon spoke build? I’m 180 cm tall and weigh 65 kg. I currently ride 28 mm tires at 5 bar pressure. Would you recommend carbon spokes for rides between 100–200 km? Can the spoke tension be adjusted to suit my weight? Thanks a lot in advance! Wishing you a great day. Vincent


LightBicycle 2025/05/27

Hi Vincent, It is okay okay to order our Airia wheeset road disc 700C with carbon spokes here now. Please place the order through email. Thanks, Lightbicycle


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James 2024/04/27

Is it possible to make the AR56-30 wheels in a flyweight version? I weigh 73 kg.


LightBicycle 2024/04/30

Hi James, Thanks for your inquiry! Sorry for the late reply. It is okay to manufacture AR56 rims road disc 700C around 30g lighter for you. Does it work for you? What tire width and tire pressure will you ride? Do you ride aggressively? Thanks, Lightbicycle


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Sun 2023/10/08

Hi, I would like an ultra-light disc brake climbing wheelset. I'm 80kg, so no flyweight option, please. It would be AR25 Rim, Carbon Spoke with either Extralite SPD3 or CarbonTi. Can I get a quote with full specs for these builds?


LightBicycle 2023/10/09

Hi Sun, Thanks for reaching out! We have sent the quote through an email, please check it. Best regards, Light Bicycle


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JEONG 2023/05/04

I want to use Flyweight Spokes (SE) But I want a rim-height wheel of 40mm to 50mm for a wheel set of less than 1400g Is this possible??


LightBicycle 2023/05/04

Hi Jeong, Thanks for your inquiry! May i know your weight? What is your tire width? Do you like 700C road disc 40mm~50mm wheelset? ​ Thanks, Lightbicycle


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Christopher 2023/04/17

Hi I would like an ultra light climbing wheelset but I am 85 Kilos so no flyweight options. Berd Spoked no Depth Rim with Extralite hubs can you build that? Regards, Christopher Tan


LightBicycle 2023/04/18

Hi Christopher, Hi Christopher, Thanks for reaching out! Given the fact that you are looking for a climbing wheelset. Berd spokes won't be the best fit here. It would be too compliant. The stiffness would be a key to consider when it comes to climbing. So carbon spokes make more sense. The new flyweight carbon spokes are actually better in tensile strength compared to steel spokes. It provides better stiffness. And the butted version is lighter than Berd spokes in some cases like 270mm. It's 2.3g each and Berd spokes are 2.5g on average. Build with Extralite hubs, they would be super light. Have you figured out the rims you like to build with yet? 35mm would be a sweet spot for both climbing and tarmac. Or are you looking for our AR25 super lightweight wheelset? Thanks, Lightbicycle


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