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September 30, 2008

World's lightest — and most expensive — bicycle wheel

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Pictured above, it's the Lew Racing Pro VT-1 eight-spoke carbon-fiber front wheel (most super-lightweight wheels have 16 spokes).

Not recommended for use by people weighing over 165 pounds.

$5,000 (custom-order only).

[via the New York Times]

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