Carbovation GmbH, the company behind the premium cycling brand Lightweight, has announced the appointment of Christian Lichtenberg to its management team.
Bringing deep expertise in advanced carbon technologies and a lifelong passion for cycling, Lichtenberg will play a key role in driving Lightweight’s global growth and innovation strategy.
An accomplished engineer specialising in lightweight construction and carbon, Lichtenberg has a proven track record of steering companies toward strategic success and setting new standards in product innovation.
Lichtenberg’s strong industry network and years of experience as a commentator and presenter for major cycling events (Eurosport, Discovery+, Deutschland Tour, and more) give him unique insight into the performance and quality demands of professional athletes—”a perspective that will shape the next chapter of Lightweight’s evolution”.
The announcement further highlights that Lichtenberg arrives with a clear vision: to strengthen Lightweight’s position as the leading brand for high-end full-carbon wheels and to deliver groundbreaking innovations that redefine premium performance.
“Lightweight stands for engineering excellence and pioneering spirit. I’m excited to work with this exceptional team to push the boundaries of innovation and elevate the brand’s presence worldwide,” says Christian Lichtenberg.
With this strategic addition to its leadership, Carbovation GmbH is reinforcing its commitment to remain the benchmark for innovation, craftsmanship, and performance in the cycling industry.
The Lightweight story
Heinz Obermayer’s first carbon wheel began as an experiment, built from scrap materials and cured in a Leberkäse oven.
Today, the brand remains “Driven by a spirit of innovation and decades of engineering mastery”, with every Lightweight wheel “handmade in Germany with absolute precision”.
What began in the 1990s with a pioneering idea and a Leberkäse oven has become the global benchmark in carbon performance – drawing on expertise from aerospace and medical engineering.
“The lightweight mission is singular: to create the most responsive, lightweight, and technically advanced wheels in the world. Each wheel is a purposeful creation, built to transform effort into speed with nothing lost along the way. Lightweight is more than a name. It is a promise of excellence, a mark of true craftsmanship, and a statement for riders who expect more from every ride.”