PI ROPE GmbH
PI ROPE GmbH manufactures innovative, ultralight bicycle wheels using patented textile spoke technology.
About
PI ROPE GmbH is a German company specializing in the development and production of ultralight, high-performance bicycle wheels featuring innovative textile spoke technology. Originating from research at TU Chemnitz, PI ROPE combines advanced engineering with artisanal manufacturing. Their wheels use hand-braided Vectran® fiber spokes, which are lighter than steel or carbon, offering unique vibration damping and customizable color options. The company is committed to quality, performance, and customization, serving both professional athletes and cycling enthusiasts worldwide. Their mission is to revolutionize wheel construction through technical innovation, sustainability, and precision manufacturing in Germany.
Products & Services
- Ultralight bicycle wheels with textile spokes for road, gravel, mountain, and kids bikes
- Custom wheel building and configuration
- Textile replacement spokes (Vectran fiber)
- Crash Replacement Program
- Accessory products: rim tapes, tools, maintenance fluids, spare parts
- Second-life wheels and refurbished wheelsets
- Service and warranty support
Use Cases & Case Studies
- Success in extreme endurance races (e.g., 2000Miles.cz, Carpathian Mountain Race, Accursed Race)
- Professional athlete victories (e.g., Ötztaler Radmarathon)
- Real-world customer reports on durability, ride comfort, and handling
- Case study: M83 Vagabund P12 – Pinion-driven gravel bike under 10kg using PI ROPE wheels
Partnerships & Collaborations
- TU Chemnitz for research support
- STOLL Bikes (Switzerland) – custom handmade frames
- SCAR Cycles (Switzerland)
- Manufaktur 83 (Germany) – M83 Gravelbikes
- NICOLAI Bicycles (Germany)
- Airstreeem (Austria)
- Zambra (Spain)
- Schmolke Carbon (Germany)
- LAST Bikes (Germany)
- BEAST Components
- Bike Ahead Composites
- DUKE Racing Wheels
- NEWMEN Components
- NON PLUS Components
- Magped
- Stoneman Miriquidi
- Antidot Bikecare
- Schwalbe Tires
- Combeenation (product configurators)
Awards & Recognition
- Gold Winner Cyclingworld Award 2025 for 'Best Parts' (PI ROPE wheelset)
- Design Mission Award, Sächsischer Staatspreis für Design (Saxon State Design Prize)
- Finalist Cycling World Award 2026 (with M83 Vagabund P12)
Contact Information
Certifications & Compliance
- 3-year warranty on material and workmanship
- 2-year Crash Replacement Program
- Tested in independent labs and in competition use