Building wheels by hand since 2015
I’m passionate about building wheels, that’s why I do what I do.
There’s something magical about starting with a handful of spokes and nipples, a couple of hubs and rims – and a few hours later having a set of beautiful wheels, ready to be ridden.
I’m also passionate about helping cyclists get the most enjoyment, satisfaction, reliability and performance out of their bikes – much of this depends on the wheels.
My mission is to help you, the rider, get the most out of your road, gravel or mountain bike by building you the best possible wheels to suit your bike, your riding style, your taste and your budget.
Although I’m located in Wilderness, in the beautiful Garden Route, near George, in the Western Cape, I serve customers nationwide.
My focus is on building reliable bicycle wheels for any discipline of cycling. I’ve built wheels for tandems, mountain bikes, road bikes, BMX bikes and even unicycles.
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the problem with stock / oem wheels
Bike brands have to hit a certain price point for the bikes they sell – this means there are always compromises, and the easiest way to save cost is to spec inferior, cheap wheels.
Too many bikes are sold with sub-standard wheels which do nothing good for the riding experience. Your wheels are the most important component on your road or mountain bike.
Your wheels are what connect your bike to the road or trail. If your wheels are weak, they flex and you lose power. If they are too heavy, they need too much energy to get rolling.
I also do bicycle wheel repairs, so let me know if you have a wobbly rim or are breaking spokes.
Brands I work with
Hope, Spank, Stan’s NoTubes, WTB, Raceface, Aivee, Nextie, H-Works, Pillar, DT Swiss, Industry Nine, Cure, South Industries, and more…
peace of mind
As a wheel builder, I offer a lifetime guarantee on my workmanship, as well as on the spokes and nipples I use. Ask me for more info on that!
Contact me by sending me an email, WhatsApp message or simply call me for more information or a quote. I can’t wait to build a set of wheels just for you.
Only the best parts
I source rims, hubs and spokes locally and from my network of global suppliers.
Whether you’re looking for top-of-the-range carbon wheels for your race bike, or a bulletproof set of alloy wheels for your enduro bike, or anything in between, I can help!
invest in the best you can afford
You already spend so much money on your bike, accessories, clothing, shoes, eyewear, entrance fees for races and bike maintenance – invest in really good wheels that will cost you less money in the long run.
I recommend using double butted spokes and brass nipples in your bicycle wheels. These are the most durable and have a great weight to performance to price ratio. I lace the wheels by hand and painstakingly tension each spoke evenly to create a balanced, reliable wheel that will give years of faithful service.