spoke lacing
Spoke lacing patterns most often used when building wheels. When building wheels, one has the choice […]
i9 hubs
Wheel of the day Light Bicycle rims on Industry Nine hubs I don’t often build road […]
Some new toys are coming soon One of my favourite brands in mountain biking, WTB, has […]
nipple driver
Cyclus adjustable nipple driver This small piece (2 pieces actually) of steel is an indispensible part […]
ceramicspeed
Shaft-drive 13-speed Yesterday I posted about the new 13-speed drivetrain by ROTOR, today I see another […]
13-speed
As if 10, 11 or 12 cogs on a cassette weren’t enough, ROTOR has announced a […]
Rear derailleur
Want to learn to adjust your gears? If you need to adjust your gears and really […]
It's not about the money
Many people ask why I don’t just sell pre-built wheels at online prices. To me it’s […]
Lately, with the increased popularity of the BOOST axle width standard, I’ve been asked many times: […]
If you’ve been considering upgrading to wheels with carbon rims, you’ve most likely realized that it’s […]
Last week the Cape Town based bicycle component and accessory brand, cSixx, announced that it would […]
A conversation I had recently prompted me to write this article – I hope you find […]
Get money back on your wheels by referring new customers to me. Read more here For […]
  Don’t over-inflate your tyres! This article is for mountain bikers who ride their bikes on […]
Are your rims buckled or are you breaking spokes? If so, consider a rebuild with fresh […]
I often hear the comment that having a set of custom wheels built is financially prohibitive. […]
I’m giving the world the opportunity to #AskAWheelBuilder. Any and all questions welcome. I’ll answer the […]
Double butted spokes
I’m giving the world the opportunity to #AskAWheelBuilder. Any and all questions welcome. I’ll answer the […]
Spank Oozy rims
If you’re thinking about having a set of wheels custom-built, or just need to replace a […]
Normally, the most expensive item on your custom wheel set quote, are the hubs. They are […]