spokes
3 things that experience has taught me…
Since I started building wheels professionally 5 and a half years ago, I’ve seen A LOT of wheels come through…
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Spoke length – how to get it right
A critical part of getting a wheel build right, is using spokes of the right length. Get the spoke length…
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Upgrading your wheels?
Are you considering upgrading the wheels on your road, gravel or mountain bike? You could buy a new set, or…
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Big boys need strong wheels
Are you a big guy and concerned about the durability of your wheels? Do you suffer from broken spokes and…
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Alloy nipples suck
Ever heard something that sounds like sand inside your rims? Chances are, if you’re using alloy nipples, they’re corroding and…
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WOTD – Raceface ARC Offset rims on Hope Pro4 hubs
Why offset rims? The cool thing about offset rims, where the spoke holes are offset to one side of the…
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WOTD: If it’s not broken, it’s fixed
This week I had a pretty cool build – some wheels for a single speed road bike – essentially a…
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New rims or new wheels?
Imagine you’ve damaged one or both of your rims and you need to get the wheels repaired. You’re also thinking…
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Why you should choose a good wheel builder
Wheels should be built right Last week a customer brought in a wheel for repair because his alloy nipples were…
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