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Ben's Powertap and Novatec Carbon Tubular goodness

Aero Carbon Nextie Novatec Sapim TT and Triathlon Wheel Repairs

Ben's Powertap and Novatec Carbon Tubular goodness

Ben had a Powertap lurking, not being used. He heard that Cam was getting some new carbon hoops so he felt a need to get some too! He is one of the last bastion of tubular users. We honestly think that tubs still ride nicer than even the nicest and most supple wide clinchers, but it's also fair to say they can be a hassle. Ben thinks they are worth the effort ... We specced tried and true tubular carbon hoops from Nextie in 45mm, specifically the NXT45RT. We laced Ben's Powertap into a 32h rear rim, and supplied a...

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Another smart Nextie and XLR8 build - light and stiff!

Aero Carbon Classic Gravel Nextie Sapim Tubeless XLR8 Hubs

Another smart Nextie and XLR8 build - light and stiff!


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Paul's Nextie Aero Road Wheels using XLR8 MD hubs for a super light solution.

Aero Carbon DT Swiss Nextie Sapim TT and Triathlon Tubeless

Paul's Nextie Aero Road Wheels using XLR8 MD hubs for a super light solution.

Paul is local rider who excels in the hills. He's very light and climbs like a "mountain goat". After hearing about our wheels from other riders in his training group, he approached us to help him with some aero hoops.  As with many pure climbers, their power to weight ratio may be strong, but their power to frontal area (aero coefficient) may not be as high. They can suffer on the flats and in headwinds. This often explains why the big guys can mash on the flats (high power to frontal area), but suffer in the hills (low power to...

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Joe’s Carbon tubbies – 1310g with White Industries hubs.

Aero Classic Sapim Wheel Builds White Industries

Joe’s Carbon tubbies – 1310g with White Industries hubs.

Another repeat customer, Joe got in touch about some light and aero wheels for Granfondo events. He’s been “tubular curious” and we encouraged him to make the leap – tubs are light, roll very fast and are super comfy. In fact,

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Campbell’s Dura Ace C35 Rebuild

Aero Carbon TT and Triathlon Wheel Builds Wheel Repairs

Campbell’s Dura Ace C35 Rebuild

We’ve built wheels in the past for Campbell, and his feedback was that they were the best he’d owned. He had favourably compared them to his Shimano DuraAce C35 wheelset, and when an accident damaged his rear C35, he came

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