Eric's Story

Where Has the Ride Taken Me: It took me to the finish line of a very specific goal: building a complete race-ready road bike that weighs under 5kg. Thanks to these wheels, that goal is now a reality.

How Has Cycling Shaped Your Life: Planning a lightweight build for my son has been a rewarding journey. It involved deep research and comparing major brands, but finding the right components to create something special for him has been incredibly satisfying. It's about sharing the passion for performance and quality with the next generation.

How Have LT Wheels Elevated Your Journey: When planning a lightweight road bike build for my son, I spent quite a bit of time researching wheelsets from all the major brands. Light Travel caught my attention with their sub-800g offering, especially since my goal was to get the complete bike under 5kg. After speaking with Ella, I decided to take a chance on Light Travel, and I’m really glad I did. The whole process was smooth, and I had the wheels in hand within a month of placing my order. For around $1,000 shipped, I’m honestly very impressed. The wheels came in at just 840g with rim tape and valves installed, and the overall quality is easily on par with, if not better than, other brands I’ve used over the years. Best of all, the wheels helped me reach my goal of building a race-ready road bike weighing under 5kg. Overall, I couldn’t be happier with the purchase. The communication, quality, weight, and price all exceeded my expectations. I’m already talking with Light Travel about a set of XC and gravel wheels for a couple of other builds I have planned. If you’re considering Light Travel, I’d definitely recommend giving them a shot. Based on my experience, they offer a lot of value for the money.