Latest Custom Builds — Wheel Builds

Custom retro wheels on XLR8 Rouleur Mk3 hubs

Alex Rims Classic Kinlin Sapim Wheel Builds

Custom retro wheels on XLR8 Rouleur Mk3 hubs

Back when we moved the workshop (10 dog years ago) we found a heap of stock we didn’t know we had. Partial hubsets, pairs of rims, and all manner of stuff. Rob called us up looking to replace an ailing

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Nick’s Spank Easton 67er wheelset

27.5" All Mountain Sapim Syntace Wheel Builds

Nick’s Spank Easton 67er wheelset

Nick is a lucky guy. He’s owned a lovely Intense All-mountain rig for many years, and since we helped him sort out a 26″ wheelset a couple of years ago, he’s been riding the pants of it. When he last

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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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Richard’s King hubs on Syntace

All Mountain DT Swiss Syntace Wheel Builds

Richard’s King hubs on Syntace

Wow, the Syntace rims have really gained momentum over the past few months. A lot of riders still like the “feel” of alloy rims, but seek the benefits of a wider format for XC and trail riding. Up until recently,

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Guy’s Syntace on Hope

27.5" All Mountain Hope Sapim Wheel Builds

Guy’s Syntace on Hope

Guy had been riding with another of our customers, and was envious of their Syntace W-series hoops. They are a smart choice in the wide rim market. Whilst a lot of Chinese carbon is appearing on many rider’s bike, unless

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