Product
20in Rim
Rider Profile
Name : Markus
Residence : Finland
Information : 186cm, 76kg, Age 38
Riding Type : Road and gravel, riding 20,000km per year
Specifications
Bike
Frameset : Canyon Endurace CF
Groupset : Ultegra / Dura-Ace Di2 8050/9150 Mix
Crankset : Rotor
Wheels
Rims : Light Bicycle AR46
Hubs : DT Swiss 240 EXP
Spokes : Sapim CX Sprint-Rear Drive Side / CX Ray-Other Sides
Nipples : Brass Black
Tires : 28mm Continental Grand Prix 5000 with Tubolito Tubes
My first pair of carbon wheels didn't behave well on windy days.
I've been riding bikes my whole life, but got more into road biking about 7 years ago as I restored a vintage road bike. Pretty soon I got the urge to build something faster. My first proper road bike was a Scott CR1 with Fulcrum quattro carbon wheels. It was okay, but the wheels didn't behave that well on windy days as the rims were narrow and had a sharp v-shape. Also, I was maxed out on 25mm wheels, so the ride was a bit hard.
The AR46 wheelset is a high quality & affordable upgrade for my Canyon Endurace.
I upgraded my frame to a newer Canyon Endurace and wanted to upgrade my wheels to a more modern standard. I looked everywhere but ended up going with Light Bicycle after reading a lot of positive reviews. And being able to customize wheels was a big plus. This also meant I could match the rim color and decals to my bike. The customer service was excellent. All my questions were answered quickly and they helped me pick the right parts to match my riding style. The order process was easy and I really liked how I could check at what stage my wheel build was at, just by visiting the website. I received my wheels about 2 months later.
This was also my first experience riding 28mm tires that matched very well with the 28mm-wide rims. I was pleasantly surprised that I was faster and more comfortable than before. My average speeds went up 1-2kph for the same effort level. Also, the wheels handled crosswinds much better than my previous wheels even though they were deeper. I was sold on the benefits of wide wheels. Overall I am very satisfied with my wheels. The quality is very high compared to the price. I also ordered a set of wheels for my gravel bike from them and can't wait to receive them. I can strongly recommend Light Bicycle to anyone who is looking for a high-quality affordable carbon wheelset.
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February 14th, 2025 | Light Bicycle
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