Update (Apr. 2023) - We have upgraded the Light Bicycle Flyweight carbon spokes to the 2.0 version. The hub and rim compatibilities are extended. The spoke shape is also aero-optimized. Reach your goal faster with the latest version of carbon spoke wheels!
Discover the regular-edition carbon spokes (fit all hubs) >>
Discover the special-edition carbon spokes (LB Speed Hubs only) >>
In comparison to their steel counterparts, carbon spokes feature a higher stiffness-to-weight ratio that maximizes wheel stiffness while keeping things lightweight. We’re excited to announce our Flyweight Carbon Spokes: lightweight, lightning fast, and without limitation. Designed to work with your hub choice, making our wheels more customizable than ever.
Your Hub, Your Choice Standard-Edition
Your Hub, Your
Choice Standard-Edition
Our spokes are laced, not bonded
There’s nothing worse than having a broken spoke put an early end to race day. That’s why we designed our Flyweight Carbon Spokes for mechanical building rather than integral bonding. Spokes can be laced and replaced on the fly like normal steel spokes, and new carbon spoke wheelsets come with three spares.
Our spokes are laced, not bonded
There’s nothing worse than having a broken spoke put an early end to race day. That’s why we designed our Flyweight Carbon Spokes for mechanical building rather than integral bonding. Spokes can be laced and replaced on the fly like normal steel spokes, and new carbon spoke wheelsets come with three spares.
The hub of your choice
Many carbon-spoked wheels on the market come with a single hub option, which goes against our Full-Custom nature. A major difficulty in the hub compatibility of a carbon spoke is the slightly wider midsection of the spokes, which can make threading through the holes of most hubs difficult. To solve this, we’ve designed a segmented hub-end construction: by simply unscrewing and re-screwing the spokes to hubs from Bitex, DT Swiss, Carbon-Ti, or any other straight pull brand.
The hub of your choice
Many carbon-spoked wheels on the market come with a single hub option, which goes against our Full-Custom nature. A major difficulty in the hub compatibility of a carbon spoke is the slightly wider midsection of the spokes, which can make threading through the holes of most hubs difficult. To solve this, we’ve designed a segmented hub-end construction: by simply unscrewing and re-screwing the spokes to hubs from Bitex, DT Swiss, Carbon-Ti, or any other straight pull brand.
Built to last
The maximum tensile strength of the Flyweight Carbon Spokes is well above 310kg, higher than that of many aero steel spokes. The high-strength spokes, along with the reinforced rim bed, complete a strong and durable build. The aluminum nipples specific for the Flyweight Carbon Spokes have a self-locking mechanism to prevent loosening.
Built to last
The maximum tensile strength of the Flyweight Carbon Spokes is well above 310kg, higher than that of many aero steel spokes. The high-strength spokes, along with the reinforced rim bed, complete a strong and durable build. The aluminum nipples specific for the Flyweight Carbon Spokes have a self-locking mechanism to prevent loosening.
Aero + Stiff + Light = Lightning Fast Race-Edition
For race focused riders hoping to chase the podium, we suggest our special-edition AR465 disc carbon spoke wheel build. These wheels blend our top-performing products: the aero-optimized X-Flow profile with the Flyweight Carbon Spokes.
Lighter, stiffer
With about 39% weight reduction and a 51% boost in max tensile strength, these race-edition Flyweight Carbon Spokes have been engineered to give you a snappy and responsive feel while weighing in at less than 1300g. Lightweight and stiff, riders can have their cake and eat it too. This wheelset is handbuilt in a 2:1 pattern for extra durability and three spare spokes are provided for repair or replacement.
Let us know if you want to get the spokes custom-painted. By default, the spokes come with no colored paint.
Lighter, stiffer
With about 39% weight reduction and a 51% boost in max tensile strength, these race-edition Flyweight Carbon Spokes have been engineered to give you a snappy and responsive feel while weighing in at less than 1300g. Lightweight and stiff, riders can have their cake and eat it too. This wheelset is handbuilt in a 2:1 pattern for extra durability and three spare spokes are provided for repair or replacement.
Let us know if you want to get the spokes custom-painted. By default, the spokes come with no colored paint.
Less drag
The rims feature our innovative X-Flow profile which keeps drag to a minimum while still offering up a ton of lateral stiffness. The 21mm inner width is suitable for everything from a 23c road tire right up to a 43c gravel. There are two rim options: Flyweight UD and Flyweight Braided UD.
Less drag
The rims feature our innovative X-Flow profile which keeps drag to a minimum while still offering up a ton of lateral stiffness. The 21mm inner width is suitable for everything from a 23c road tire right up to a 43c gravel. There are two rim options: Flyweight UD and Flyweight Braided UD.
LB Speed hub
Our new LB Speed hubs feature a distinctive flange construction to adapt to the special-edition Flyweight Carbon Spokes. We’ve used our decade of experience working with high-performance hubs from DT Swiss, Onyx, and Industry Nine to research and compare the top manufacturers before finding the right partner to bring our Speed hubs to life.
LB Speed hub
Our new LB Speed hubs feature a distinctive flange construction to adapt to the special-edition Flyweight Carbon Spokes. We’ve used our decade of experience working with high-performance hubs from DT Swiss, Onyx, and Industry Nine to research and compare the top manufacturers before finding the right partner to bring our Speed hubs to life.
Build Your Wheels Now
Light Bicycle carbon spokes are currently available from our Global location (ships worldwide). The ordering process is simple - just head to any product page to configure your new wheels.
Specifications
| Flyweight Carbon Spokes (Standard) | Flyweight Carbon Spokes (Race-Edition) |
|---|---|
| Material: UD carbon | Material: UD carbon |
| Spoke weight: 3.9g (260mm) | Spoke weight: 2.8g (264mm) |
| Neck type: straight pull | Neck type: straight pull |
| Area of application: road, CX, gravel | Area of application: road, CX, gravel |
| Model*: AR46 disc, AR465 disc, AR55 disc, AR565 disc, R45, AR465 rim-brake, AR56-28mm rim-brake | Model: AR465 disc (Please note that the special edition AR465 disc wheelset is currently offered as a Quick Buy option. Hand-built and shipped within 3 days of your order.) |
*Want to use our carbon spokes on a different rim? Let us know in the comments!
Disc brake specific
Rim brake specific
Do you want to see Flyweight Carbon Spokes on other wheels? Let us know in the comments or send us an email.
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