Latest Custom Builds — Tune

Adam's XLR8 MD on Carbonal RX45 rear wheel

May 09, 2018 • Aero • Carbon • Nextie • Sapim • Tune • Wheel Repairs • XLR8 Hubs

Adam needed an economy replacement hub for his Carbonal wheelset, following some bad luck with his old Tune hub. He was on a budget, and needed a hub that was inexpensive, light and reliable. The XLR8 MD series of road hubs is just that. They are made in Taiwan. We specify the hubs composition. So whilst they may look familiar to some, we determine the bearings, axle type (hint - a stronger alloy) and freehub construction to ensure the best value/quality compromise. We also assemble them in house. We used Sapim CX-Rays on this wheel, laced 2x on both sides....

Tune hubs are the best choice for the performance orientated

March 16, 2016 • Aero • Carbon • TT and Triathlon • Tune • Wheel Builds

Tune are well renowned for their extremely light and high tech hubsets. They are not only well thought out, and beautifully engineered; but very reliable. Both MTB and Road. This Tune Mig45 and Mag170 hubset is now on it’s third

Marcel’s heavy hitters!

May 20, 2015 • 27.5" • Carbon • DT Swiss • Tune • Wheel Builds

Marcel’s a very keen rider from Sydney’s Northern Beaches, with a long history of riding in the area – both on singlespeeds, and more recently some of the most blinged out #Enduro rigs you have ever seen. We’ve built wheels