Light Bicycle Airia

The reviewer built and rode Light Bicycle Airia wheels and was very satisfied. They praised the build quality, ride feel, and performance, noting significant speed improvements and personal records.

The reviewer discusses their experience with Light Bicycle wheels equipped with Non Plus hubs, highlighting the excellent build quality, low weight, and cost savings compared to Western brands. They note the wheels have been durable even under abusive gravel riding. However, they encountered an issue with the high-speed bearings that came without grease, leading to contamination and failure on the rear hub. They also mention a minor inconvenience with O-rings used for preload adjustment, which can be easily lost. Overall, they highly recommend Light Bicycle wheels.

The reviewer purchased Light Bicycle Airia wheels with carbon spokes, 45mm depth, 23mm internal and 32mm external width, weighing around 1070g, and tested them in a 193km cycling event with 2800m elevation. He noted a noticeable difference in climbing performance compared to his aero wheels, finding it easier to maintain momentum uphill and appreciating the comfort from lower tire pressure enabled by the wider rim width. He was very impressed overall.

The reviewer discusses the Light Bicycle Airia wheelset, a custom-built option from Light Bicycle, highlighting its quality, customization, and performance. He notes that the wheels are highly requested and praises their affordability compared to Western brands. The specific model reviewed is the Falcon Pro Airia with a 52mm front and 65mm rear depth, weighing approximately 1,229 grams with rim tape. He appreciates the wide range of hub and customization options, the smooth bearings of the non-plus hubs, and the overall ride quality.

The reviewer provides an on-the-bike impression of the Light Bicycle Area 52 wheel set, highlighting its performance, comfort, and stability. Despite initial concerns about stiffness due to carbon spokes, the wheels offer a surprisingly comfortable ride thanks to wide internal rim width, and they perform well in crosswinds. The hubs are praised for their smoothness and performance comparable to premium DT Swiss hubs.