Latest Custom Builds — Sapim

Grandpa’s Axe - Tim's wide carbon MTB rims on White Industries Singlespeed hubs

All Mountain Carbon Classic Sapim Wheel Builds White Industries

Grandpa’s Axe - Tim's wide carbon MTB rims on White Industries Singlespeed hubs

Tim is a singlespeeder through and through, and describes his bike as “Grandpa’s Axe” – it’s had everything on it replaced at least once in it’s life. The time had come to replace his ageing wheels, and rather than re-use

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And yet another … more Zipp 188 hub replacements!

Aero Carbon Sapim TT and Triathlon Wheel Builds Wheel Repairs White Industries Zipp

And yet another … more Zipp 188 hub replacements!

Zipp 202 rebuild with the smart choice, White Industries T11. Sapim Race double butted spokes, and black Wheelsmith nipples will ensure a strong, reliable and beautiful build. Had enough of sloppy Zipp bearings, and having to constantly replace them. Broken

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Sam’s Fast Marathon Hoops

29er Alex Rims All Mountain Cyclocross Sapim Wheel Builds XLR8 Hubs

Sam’s Fast Marathon Hoops

Sam came to us with a DT Swiss 370 hub in hand, and a plan to build up an old 29er he had racked up in his garage. An experienced rider, with years of competition under his belt, he specifically

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More Zipp repairs! Replacing a Zipp hub with a broken flange.

Sapim Wheel Repairs White Industries Zipp

More Zipp repairs! Replacing a Zipp hub with a broken flange.

We’re getting a bit of a reputation for this! XLR8 can sort out your Zipp wheels. We’re well aware of the concerns you may be having with problematic hubs. Coversions to 11s are easy as well. Get in contact. We

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Another pair of Zelvys for Brendan

27.5" All Mountain Carbon Project321 Sapim Wheel Builds Zelvy

Another pair of Zelvys for Brendan

Every year Brendan is lucky enough to buy a new bike, and every year we are his choice for the new hoops for his new rig. This year Brendan bought another Norco, but quickly identified that an upgrade to a

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