OCLV stands for Optimum Compaction, Low Void, the world's most advanced carbon fiber production process. Optimum Compaction squeezes air pockets between carbon fibers out, resulting in extremely Low Voids, the source of weakness and fatigue failures. There are a lot of other methods for manufactureing carbon fiber parts, but none can rival the superior strength to weight ratio of OCLV. It's a patented process so exclusive that it's utilized in only one factory in the world. And it's the only factory that Bontrager trusts to build the XXX Lite carbon rim, the foundation of Bontrager's carbon wheel line-up.

The man behind PezCyclingNews.com himself, Richard Pestes, spent some quality riding time with a set of Bontrager Race XXX Lite wheels and wrote a thoroughly researched review.

Bontrager is proud to be a part of the Johan Bruyneel led Astana Cycling Team as the official component, tire and wheel sponsor. For 2009, they have created a powerhouse program including seven time Tour winner Lance Armstrong, multi-grand tour winner Alberto Contador and American champion Levi Leipheimer. Through working with teams such as Astana who are in the highest professional ranks and who demand so much from their equipment, Bontrager is able to gain invaluable insight for product development.