OEM / ODM · Manufacturing Ecosystem
Integrated Manufacturing Ecosystem, From Prepreg to Packed Rim
Every rim and wheelset moves through the same production sequence, with inspection gates between stages — controlled by SPC, documented per rim, and certified under ISO 9001.
8 Steps // 100% Material Validation // QR Traceability
Production Sequence
Eight steps, gated by inspection
Every rim and wheelset moves through the same production sequence, with inspection gates between stages:
Raw material intake
100% validation of T700 / T800 / T1000 prepreg batches on arrival.
CNC cutting
Carbon sheets cut into engineered plies, each with calibrated dimensions and fiber orientation.
Hand layup
Laminators place each ply according to the layup schedule on the molding tool.
Molding and curing
Computer-controlled temperature and pressure cycles in CNC steel molds.
Drilling
Spoke and drainage holes placed with ±0.05mm repeatability, chamfered in the same setup.
Finishing
Sanding, painting, decals, and laser-etched branding to spec.
Final inspection
Runout and tension checks for rims; spoke-tension verification for every wheelset, plus QR-code registration into the traceability system.
Packing and shipping
Protective packing, documentation, and dispatch.
Full photo documentation of each stage is available on our production line pages — see the workshop in action.
Quality Infrastructure
Four systems behind every rim
Inspection system
Light Travel Cycling performs 100% raw-material validation for T700, T800, and T1000 carbon. Our process includes rim fatigue and impact testing, and every wheelset goes through spoke-tension verification.
Traceability system
A unique QR code on each rim tracks the prepreg batch, operator ID, molding parameters, and final QC data — providing lifecycle digital transparency for OEM partners.
Management system
Light Travel Cycling is certified to ISO 9001 for quality management, and applies methodologies from ISO 4210-7 and ISO 5775-2 alongside lean manufacturing, 5S workplace organization, and a continuous-improvement culture.
OEM production team
Light Travel Cycling's skilled laminators complete annual recertification and regular training. The production environment includes ergonomic stations, fair labor practices, low turnover, and high craftsmanship.
