Features Road The man with (carbon) fiber in his diet By Cycling News published 19 August 2005 Stefan Behrens is the head of CarbonSports GmbH, maker of perhaps the most sought-after wheels in... Comments Image 1 of 13Stefan Behrens of CarbonSportsAndreas Kloden rode LightweightsAndreas Kloden rode LightweightsThe disc's carbon stripsJan Ullrich and the new wheel in the Tour of GermanyJan Ullrich and a deep/shallow wheelpair(Image credit: AFP)Lightweight WheelsA look inside the disc.TIAA-CREF team director Jonathan VaughtersThe discA cross-section of the Obermayer rim.The discA cross-section of the Obermayer hub flange.no copy in legacy cmsGet The Leadout NewsletterThe latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors Cycling NewsSocial Links Navigation More features'Collateral damage' - What impact could Donald Trump’s tariffs have on the bike industry?Olav Kooij confident in future at Visma-Lease a Bike but Tour de France debut still 'not the most likely' in 2025Latest'Get back on your feet, then on the bike' - Marta Cavalli to restart her career with DSM-Firmenich PostNLSee more latest ► Most PopularHiboy kickstarts Black Friday with deals on leading e-scooter models 'I want to face the unknown' - Elisa Longo Borghini lifts lid on major new goals for 2025 and beyondShipping rates and €900 paint jobs: A deep dive into why some bikes cost so much moneyMark Cavendish's bikes: A look back at the Manx Missile's machines through the yearsThe defining moments of the 2024 season: Olympic golds, a Triple Crown and records smashed Patent pending: How patents steer innovation in cyclingClogged valves, broken chains, cheap motels - The lessons to pivot and persevere a first year of privateering'It's not even a bike race, it's the Tour de France' - Mark Cavendish on an emotional close to the season, and maybe his careerElite Avanti: A feature-filled, top-level smart trainer at a reduced priceToe straps, TT bikes and zip-tied battery bodges: Six bike tech hacks found at the cycling esports world championshipsThe Great Doping Deterrent - Health, performance and the prohibited list
