Latest Custom Builds — Wheel Builds

Dale’s Retro Rebuild

Alex Rims Classic Sapim Track and Fixed Wheel Builds

Dale’s Retro Rebuild

Dale needed to replace some wheels on his 80s Reynolds 501 Raleigh that he scoots around on. It’s not really a training bike, but a bike he loves to just swing a leg over and go for a pedal on.

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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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Kurt’s Economy Alex XD-Lite 650b on Shimano Deore

Classic Wheel Builds

Kurt’s Economy Alex XD-Lite 650b on Shimano Deore

Kurt is an old friend from some years back, who moved away from “the big smoke” about the same time XLR8 did. He lives up near the extinct super volcano that is now a myriad of National Parks and State

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Siebrin’s Primo CX T11 on HED Belgium+

29er Classic Cyclocross DT Swiss HED Sapim Wheel Builds White Industries

Siebrin’s Primo CX T11 on HED Belgium+

Siebrin got in contact for a pair of cyclocross wheels for his new bike, and it just happened that we had just what the doctor ordered. The HED Belgium series rims are the “Gold Standard” of alloy rims. They are

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Pete’s Singlespeed Solution

Alex Rims Sapim Wheel Builds

Pete’s Singlespeed Solution

Pete has a few sets of hoops that we’ve built him. He knew we’d be able to help out with something “specific“. On a budget, he needed a new rear wheel for his aging 26” singlespeed. The spec required a

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