I only use high quality components for the wheels I build and refuse to compromise on quality. This doesn't mean I only use the most expensive parts, but I only use parts that I'd trust on my very own bike.

Hubs and hand-built carbon bicycle wheels engineered for cyclists who appreciate expert craftsmanship, uncompromising quality, and enduring performance.

Every wheel is meticulously assembled. Every detail is intentional. Because you deserve the best wheels you can afford.

Custom-made carbon fiber rims for road, gravel and mountain bikes.

Made to order, Nextie rims are at the leading edge of technological innovation and quality.

I've been using their rims since 2018 and have 100% confidence in the product.

A lightweight, durable, ratchet drive hub with high-quality bearings and seals to give you the best combination of performance, durability and price.

These are premium hubs, suitable for all mountain bikes and e-bikes.

Available in 6-bolt with all freehub options. Various  colours are available on request.

Hope's hubs are the industry standard for durability and longevity.

The new Pro5 range offers boost and non-boost options, centerlock and 6-bolt options and available in a range of colours.

Their freehub features 108 points of engagement and near-zero friction.

Spank have their roots in gravity riding and racing, so their products are built to survive the harshest treatment.

Their rims are solid and their hubs are durable and easy to maintain.

Their freehubs feature 102 points of engagement make them fast enough for technical riders.

Stan's NoTubes pioneered tubeless and make the most recognisable sealant on the market.

Their rims cover the entire spectrum of mountain biking, from lightweight XC to enduro and e-bikes.

Their Flow EX3 rims are my go-to choice for high-powered e-bikes and gravity racers. Their Arch and Crest rims are perfect for the other disciplines.

I use Pillar spokes for most of my wheel builds - both alloy and carbon, road, gravel and mountain.

Their quality is superb, they have a model ideally suited for each cycling discipline and their nipples are impeccable.

There is a reliable supply in South Africa, which lets me obtain the perfect lengths for any wheel build.

Only high quality components

I’ll never build or rebuild your wheels with sub-par components. This doesn’t mean that I don’t use affordable rims, hubs and spokes, it just means that I only use components that I’d be happy with on my own bike – parts that are high quality and will be easy to maintain and live with for many years.

Buyer’s Guide – Ebike wheels

If you have an e-bike, you need to read this article. In it I break down the issues that e-bike riders face with their wheels and provide a few worthy upgrade options.

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Ultralight carbon MTB wheels compared

You can certainly drop a ton of cash on ultralight wheels from big fancy brands like Bontrager and Roval – but do you need to spend that much to get really light, high quality wheels?

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Introducing OneUp hubs

Recently bicycle component brand OneUp announced their new mountain bike hubs.

Along with countless others in the industry, they’ve adopted the battle-tested star-ratchet system, made famous by DT Swiss, although with their own tweaks to the design.

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Why spending 3/4 of your bike’s value on wheels isn’t over-capitalising

In this article I explore why spending a substantial amount on wheels may be perfectly sensible.

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