Latest Custom Builds — TT and Triathlon

Mike’s Zipp 404 Replacement

Aero Carbon Sapim TT and Triathlon Wheel Builds XLR8 Hubs

Mike’s Zipp 404 Replacement

We do a lot of Zipp wheel repairs at XLR8. They are very common, and some models have some very specific issues that come up. Hub replacements are a common occurrence, but it’s fair to say the carbon technology is

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From the depths of the workshop …

Aero DT Swiss Hplusson Sapim Track and Fixed TT and Triathlon Wheel Builds XLR8 Hubs

From the depths of the workshop …

Occasionally we get new rims, or hubs to try out. The best way to do this is to build a few sets of hoops, and well … try them out. Many moons ago we did this with our XLR8 MD

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You get what you pay for … the Chinese Fake Campagnolo Bora Rebuild.

Aero Carbon DT Swiss Novatec TT and Triathlon Wheel Repairs

You get what you pay for … the Chinese Fake Campagnolo Bora Rebuild.

We do a lot of repairs here at XLR8. It seems the jobs your local bike superstore has no idea how to deal with, we’ve usually seen and fixed before. We also take on the jobs they have been unsuccessful

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For those about to Rock!

Cyclocross Track and Fixed TT and Triathlon Wheel Builds

For those about to Rock!

For those “about to rock”, or is that for those who “like it rocky”, or those who “just rock”? In any case, whatever category you fit into. Get in contact. We build rockin’ wheels!

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Very very happy with them!

Classic Sapim TT and Triathlon Velocity Wheel Builds XLR8 Hubs

Very very happy with them!

It’s great when you get a huge rap via email from a new customer! Stephen needed some new wheels for winter riding in Adelaide. Alloy was preferred, due to motivation often seeing him ride the rain with his small (but

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