Spidey Posted August 21, 2007 Share hey Frocio what kind of italian are you that you dont dig CAMPAGNOLA?? That is just wrong if Paolo Betinni read your post he would slap the sh*t out of you!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morrgreg Posted August 21, 2007 Share I have a mate that rides Lightweights - they are about R30k and, according to him, the most fantastic wheels to ride - incredibly light, incredibly stiff and fantastic comfort to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylankeyter Posted August 21, 2007 Share ow thats surprising, they look very average... did not think they were that good.... but if they 30k a set they must be something else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morrgreg Posted August 21, 2007 Share Apparently, some of the pros make it a contract condition that they can ride these wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted August 21, 2007 Share They seem to have a bit of a cult following among the weightweenie set as they are supposedly the best of the bunch (and the most expensive) in all respects. (even if they arent all that stiff, they are light...)With carbon spokes bonded onto the rims (and hubs?), they will be difficult & expensive to repair. They will have to be sent back to the factory etc. I would be VERY nervous of riding them on our roads! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Posted August 21, 2007 Share You cant compare those wheels to anything' date=' they are in a leauge of their own. Its like trying to compare a Bugatti Veyron to any other supercar..[/quote'] How about comparing them to these: www.lewracing.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craven Posted August 21, 2007 Share Nice wheels! Both the lightweights and the Lews. Lightweights have been head and shoulder above the rest (well, besides ADA which are very similar) since they came out over 10 years ago.The Lews might just be the 'next thing'. Just been launched so will be interesting to see how they fare in the real world.Almost disgusting how many pairs of Lightweights are out and about in Switzerland.. Lucky buggers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1kTT Posted August 22, 2007 Share Hi All, I have a set of the 'normal' Lightweights, the Obermeyers are slightly lighter and about 50% more expensive. Mine cost about R25k and are the most awesome wheels you can imagine. They are super stiff, weigh in at 1050g/set and have no rider weight limit. I ride mine every day except winter morning training rides and havnt had a moments hassle with them. They are a unique construction with the kevlar 'spokes' bonded to the rim and hub so there is no truing. As far as I know, nobody has ever broken a spoke unless it is in a crash. They are so tough that at one of the bike shows the Lightweight guys were challenging people to try break them with their bare hands- nobody could. I have ridden Zips and there is simply no comparison. Zips feel very soft and based on the number of broken Zips I have seen, are much more fragile. Switching from Ksyrium SL's this morning it felt like I was flying up the climbs. Lightweights are very difficult to get hold of but if anybody is interested, you are welcome to come take a look at mine and I can put you in touch directly with my dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcyclist Posted August 22, 2007 Share Yes but remember, you cannot build a PowerTap in to them, thus they're not perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylankeyter Posted August 22, 2007 Share wow they sound AMAZING! jeez im impressed..... how much do the obermayers weigh????!!! if the normal are 1050g! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylankeyter Posted August 23, 2007 Share here are a set of the wheels... dont know who the rider is though. this is in cape town ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trispoke Posted August 23, 2007 Share Lightweights are awesome wheels - most of the 'unbranded' wheels you see under pro riders in the Euro bunch are Lightweights. The Obermayers are the lighter version, and go for around US$5500, same price as the LEW wheels. If I have to choose between the two, I would go for the LEWs. However, availability is always a problem, and more importantly neither wheel can be repaired/trued anywhere but the factory. Definitely worth it though if you feel like spending more double what you would on a set of Zipps... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edition 507 Posted August 23, 2007 Share Obermayers are by far the best wheelset to buy. Zipps just not as good, Bora's are worst, even my Eastons make Bora's look stupid. Check out this link for proof:http://www.rouesartisanales.com/categorie-94458.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1kTT Posted August 23, 2007 Share Yes but remember' date=' you cannot build a PowerTap in to them, thus they're not perfect! [/quote'] shame on you for even thinking of desecrating perfection like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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