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This damage ended a professional rider’s race. (S This damage ended a professional rider’s race. 
(Source: @bikeradar )

Pros use wheels that their team tells them to. 
Most of us can choose - and should choose wisely. 
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The problem with proprietary hubs and spokes, in this case, is that the spokes I clipped from the hub when the rim cracked. 
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Using regular j-bend or even straightpull spokes will prevent this from happening, even if your rim is damaged in a huge impact. 
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Exactly why every wheel I build uses no proprietary parts and an be serviced and repaired at any decent bike shop in the world. 
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Why are big brands trying to reinvent the wheel?
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#handbuiltwheels #wheelbuilder #wheelbuilding
A broken spoke is never just bad luck. After 10+ A broken spoke is never just bad luck.

After 10+ years building and repairing wheels, I can tell you almost every broken spoke comes down to one of two things: poor quality spokes, or incorrect spoke tension when the wheel was built.

This matters because spokes don't just break - they fatigue. 

(Or your nipples break off because your wheel was originally assembled with poor quality nipples or spokes that are too short - like in this photo.)

Every pedal stroke, every pothole, every kilometre puts microscopic stress through each spoke. 

Quality spokes at the right tension handle this for years. 
Cheap spokes, or spokes that were tensioned too high, too low, or unevenly, accumulate damage much faster than they should.

So when one breaks, the others are usually not far behind.

This is the mistake I see cyclists make all the time: they replace the one broken spoke and ride on. 

If your wheel has broken 2 or more spokes, the rest are already compromised. 

They've all experienced the same fatigue. 
One fix won't save you - they all need to go.

A full spoke replacement done properly costs a fraction of a new wheel. 

More importantly, it also means you're not stranded on the side of the road wondering why it keeps happening.

If your wheel has broken more than one spoke, come talk to me before you replace another single one.

When I rebuild wheels with broken spokes, I use premium quality double-butted or bladed spokes (which are more elastic and are more resistant to metal fatigue) and high quality brass nipples.

There's nothing I want more for you than wheels that you can simply forget about.
Wheels that just work, remain reliable and allow you to focus on the ride - not on repairs.

If you've been breaking spokes, get in touch and let's sort out your wheels for good.

#handbuiltwheels #wheelbuilder #wheelbuilding #mtbwheels
S•U•P•R•E•M•E I’ve just taped up the box on these S•U•P•R•E•M•E

I’ve just taped up the box on these incredible wheels. 
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Light, robust and gorgeous (if I do say so myself)
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@nextiebikes rims and hubs, @pillarspokes spokes and nipples, @maxxisbike tyres, @shimanomtb XT cassette and @srammtb brake rotors. 
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If these fit my bike I may well have kept them for myself. 
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How do you feel about the tan wall tyres?
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#handbuiltwheels #wheelbuilder #wheelbuilding #customwheels #carbonwheels
I could sell expensive wheels to everyone who cont I could sell expensive wheels to everyone who contacts me. 
But I don't.

Because sometimes the honest answer is: "Your bike doesn't need a wheel upgrade. It needs something else." or “The wheels you’re asking for won’t work for you.”

I've seen every scenario. 
•	An enduro rider who asks for superlight XC wheels.
•	The bike that doesn't fit the rider’s intended use.
•	The casual rider eyeing R25,000 carbon racing wheels. 
•	The worn-out wheelset on a bike that's proven itself over a decade.

Not every situation calls for an (expensive) upgrade. 
And I'd rather tell you the truth than make a sale.

I've put together a comprehensive guide covering:

✗ Scenarios where you should NOT upgrade your wheels
✓ Scenarios where a wheel upgrade makes perfect sense
→ The middle ground where it's worth considering

No sales pitch. 
Just honest guidance on when wheel a upgrade delivers real value.
And when it doesn’t.

Because the best upgrade is the one that actually improves your riding, not the one that just empties your wallet. 

You can read the guide by clicking through to the Wheelbuilder website:
https://wheelbuilder.co.za/when-does-a-wheel-upgrade-make-sense-and-when-doesnt-it/

#cycling #wheelbuilder #handbuiltwheels #bikeupgrades #wheelbuilding
I built these wheels last year and they're awesome I built these wheels last year and they're awesome.

- Spank 359 Vibrocore alloy rims
- Limited Edition pink Hex Drive hubs
- Premium spokes
- Tensioned to perfection

Now they're for sale, and they could be yours.
There's only 1 set though. They're truly unique.

The price is nice - so nice I can't publish it - so get in touch if you're interested.

Only question remains.
Are you man (or woman) enough to ride pink hubs?

#wheelbuilder #spankbikes #handbuiltwheels #enduro #mtbwheels
F•E•A•T•H•E•R•L•I•G•H•T Wheel build of the week! F•E•A•T•H•E•R•L•I•G•H•T

Wheel build of the week!

These gorgeous #GravelWheels weigh in at only 1284g for the set.

35mm deep, 25mm inner width @nextiebikes carbon rims and their new ultralight RS III hubs are held in perfect unison by Pillar bladed spokes and black brass nipples. 
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Truly special wheels. 
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Compared to their big brand peers, these are lighter, stronger and less expensive. 
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Finally carbon gravel wheels that are race-ready and durable enough to ride every day. 
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#handbuiltwheels #wheelbuilder #wheelbuilding #gravel
1097g 29er XC carbon wheelset. . Not race-day only 1097g 29er XC carbon wheelset.
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Not race-day only wheels, but wheels built to ride all day, everyday. 
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These will be ridden hard, I know that for a fact. 
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Steel spokes and brass nipples. 
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World-cup light. 
Everyday durable. 
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#wheelbuilder #wheelbuilding #handbuiltwheels #mtbwheels #nextie
We had a customer message us this week with a ques We had a customer message us this week with a question we hear all the time...

"Is it crazy to spend R25,000 on carbon wheels for a bike I bought 10 years ago for R35,000?"

Short answer? 
No. Not crazy. Not even close.

Here's the thing — after 10 years of hard riding, your wheels are cooked. Fatigued spokes. Seized nipples. Warped rims. Bearings that have been quietly stealing your energy on every single ride.

Your frame? Still great. Your fork? Fine. Your drivetrain? Working perfectly.

So why replace the whole bike?

A quality wheel upgrade transforms the bike you already love — the one that fits you perfectly, that you know inside out — for a fraction of what a new bike would cost.

We wrote a full breakdown of the math, the performance gains, and exactly when a wheel upgrade makes more sense than a new bike.

👉 Read it here: https://wheelbuilder.co.za/upgrading-your-wheels-2/ 

And if you're wondering whether your current wheels are holding you back, drop us a message. We're happy to chat. 🚵

#wheelbuilder #handbuiltwheels #mtbwheels
Gravel wheels built to outlast. . This set is goi Gravel wheels built to outlast. 
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This set is going on a @mercerbikes bike. 
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Chris, many happy miles. 
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Jestset rims on Hope hubs. 
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#handbuiltwheels #wheelbuilder #wheelbuilding #gravel
A tough little 26” wheel for a young shredder who’ A tough little 26” wheel for a young shredder who’s been destroying wheels. 
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Good luck breaking this one! 
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Assembled using a Stan’s Flow Mk4 rim, double butter Pillar spokes and a new ED-GE hub. 
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#handbuiltwheels #wheelbuilder #wheelbuilding #enduro #mtbwheels
Ready for@your new gravel wheels? ##wheelbuilder Ready for@your new gravel wheels?
##wheelbuilder
Read this carefully. 230g hub set from Nextie. Read this carefully. 

230g hub set from Nextie. 
For road and gravel bikes. 

With premium bearings and the proven and upgraded ratchet freehub system. 

I’m putting these into a new set of gravel wheels. 

Stay tuned. 

#wheelbuilder #wheelbuilding #handbuiltwheels #gravelwheels
Only 1 set of rims like this exists in the whole w Only 1 set of rims like this exists in the whole world.

Here's what you need to know:
- 50mm deep and 24mm inner width
- Disc brake carbon road rims
- 360g per rim (sub-1300g wheelset weight possible)

They could be yours if you act fast.
Comment or message me to reserve the opportunity to own these very unique, beautiful rims.

I'll build them up into an incredible roadbike or light gravel wheelset for you.

Do you love the colour?

#wheelbuilder #wheelbuilding #carbonrims #carbonwheels #nextie
1360g carbon 29” trail bike wheels just boxed and 1360g carbon 29” trail bike wheels just boxed and ready to ship. 
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With 350g ASTM4 rims, this set is rated to a 140kg system weight limit. 
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Steel spokes and brass nips. 
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Fully assembled, tensioned and trued by hand. 
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Light can also be strong. 
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#handbuiltwheels #wheelbuilder #wheelbuilding #carbonwheels
Straight-pull hubs for road, gravel and MTB. . Th Straight-pull hubs for road, gravel and MTB. 
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The @nextiebikes hubs are impeccable quality, dead simple to maintain and incredibly light. 
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Available for all custom wheel builds with alloy or carbon rims. 
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#wheelbuilding #wheelbuilder #handbuiltwheels #mtbwheels #carbonwheels
Now you know what makes the sound in your hub whil Now you know what makes the sound in your hub while you’re freewheeling. 
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#wheelbuilding #wheelbuilder #handbuiltwheels
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve tried to true I can’t tell you how many times I’ve tried to true a customer’s wheel, only to find the nipples seized to the spoke threads. 
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Since I started building wheels in 2015 I’ve been lubricating spoke threads with grease. 
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Whenever I’ve had to work on a wheel that I’ve built, it’s always been a pleasure. 
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There’s nothing worse than a stuck nipple that refuses to turn. 
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Have you ever had to true a wheel but couldn’t because the nipples were seized?

#handbuiltwheels #wheelbuilding #wheelbuilder #customwheels
Do you also love the sound of hubs? Which is your Do you also love the sound of hubs?
Which is your favorite?
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#handbuiltwheels #wheelbuilder #wheelbuilding #hubs
Gravel wheels built to go the distance. . I’ve ju Gravel wheels built to go the distance. 
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I’ve just finished these 650b wheels with Easton 24mm inner width rims, Hope Pro5 hubs and double butted Pillar spokes. 
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Smooth, strong and classy. 
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Pretty, no?
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#gravelwheels #wheelbuilding #wheelbuilder #handbuiltwheels #knowyourwheelbuilder
Ratchet hubs are all but becoming the standard. T Ratchet hubs are all but becoming the standard. 
They’re cheaper to manufacture and easy to live with. 
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Pawl hubs have been around forever, and hubs like this Hope Pro5 feature incredibly low freehub friction and near-instant engagement. 
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The only question is, which do you prefer, and why?
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#wheelbuilder #wheelbuilding #handbuiltwheels
You’ve probably never chosen your wheels. . Your You’ve probably never chosen your wheels. 
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Your wheels either came with your bike or off the shelf at your bike shop. 
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Wheels designed to be average, cheap to make and sell fast. 
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Custom wheels aren’t about being fancy. 
They’re about riding something built for YOU. 
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Know your Wheelbuilder. 
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#handbuiltwheels #customwheels #wheelbuilder #wheelbuilding #mtbwheels
Most cyclists think they chose their wheels. But Most cyclists think they chose their wheels.

But in reality, the wheels either:
• Came with the bike
• Or were what the shop had in stock

That’s not choice.
That’s availability.

Those wheels weren’t designed for your weight, power, terrain, or goals.

They were designed to suit the average rider, save the manufacturer money and sell quickly.

Real choice doesn’t start with a wheelset.
It starts with a conversation.

Because buying wheels and choosing wheels wisely are not the same thing.

Custom wheels aren’t about being fancy.
They’re about riding something that was actually built for you.

Know your wheelbuilder.

#Wheelbuilder #CustomWheels #wheelbuilding #mtbwheels#carbonwheels
New rim day. . Stuff breaks. That’s the nature of New rim day. 
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Stuff breaks. That’s the nature of cycling. 
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My job is to fix what you break and get you back on the road. 
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This broken road rim is about to be swapped with a brand new, better one. 
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I love my job. 
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You ever broken a rim@like this?
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#wheelbuilder #wheelbuilding #carbonrims #carbonwheels
Build g wheels is more than component assembly. . Build g wheels is more than component assembly. 
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It’s about creating something to suit an individual. 
No one-size-fits-all. 
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I need to know who you are as a rider, what you expect andWhat you need. 
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You know who made your frame. 
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Do you know your Wheelbuilder? 
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#wheelbuilder #wheelbuilding #handbuiltwheels #mtbwheels #customwheels
It’s been a while since I built a set of wheels wi It’s been a while since I built a set of wheels with classic j-bend spokes. 
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These @oneupcomponents hubs are some of the nicest currently available - light, robust and good looking. 
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I have this 28h, BOOST set on hand, just waiting for the right rider to come along. 
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Do you prefer j-bend or straightpull spokes, and why?
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#handbuiltwheels #wheelbuilder #wheelbuilding #mtbwheels #customwheels
Ever noticed how wheels are almost always listed l Ever noticed how wheels are almost always listed last on a bike’s spec sheet?

That’s not because they’re unimportant.
It’s because they’re one of the hardest components to do properly at scale.

Frames sell bikes.
Groupsets justify the price.
Wheels are where manufacturers quietly manage costs — assuming many riders will upgrade later.

As a professional wheelbuilder, I see this pattern again and again when bikes come into the workshop.

If your bike feels good but not great, it’s rarely the frame.
It’s often the wheels.

#handbuiltwheels #wheelbuilder #wheelbuilding #customwheels
There’s a reason wheels appear at the bottom of mo There’s a reason wheels appear at the bottom of most bike spec sheets.

• They’re one of the biggest cost variables in a complete bike.
• They’re difficult to compare on paper.
• And most riders are expected to upgrade them later.

As a wheel builder, I see this every day.

Your bike doesn't need a new electronic groupset or carbon handlebar.
But it probably needs better wheels.

#handbuiltwheels #wheelbuilder #wheelbuilding #customwheels #carbonwheels
Custom, hand-built wheels. Engineered around you, Custom, hand-built wheels.

Engineered around you, the rider.
Not average. Not mediocre.

No compromise. Not optimized for cost savings.

Built. Not bought.

#handbuiltwheels #wheelbuilding #wheelbuilder #customwheels
Hand-built wheels are built. Not bought. Not optim Hand-built wheels are built. Not bought.
Not optimized for fast assembly or cost-savings.

Engineered around the rider.

Made for you.

#handbuiltwheels #wheelbuilder #wheelbuilding #bicyclewheels #mtbwheels
Off-the-shelf wheels are built to a cost-saving fo Off-the-shelf wheels are built to a cost-saving formula. 
Custom wheels are built around you - the rider. 
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Your weight. Your power. Your riding style. The terrain you ride, and your budget. 
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That’s the difference between wheels that are simply assembled and those that are specifically engineered. 
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Built. Not bought. 
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Find out what your dream wheels will cost by requesting a free, no-obligation quote via the link in our bio. 
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#customwheels #handbuiltwheels #bicyclewheels #wheelbuilder #wheelbuilding
Merry Christmas! . Thank you everyone who has supp Merry Christmas!
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Thank you everyone who has supported me this year - and I hope you have a safe, festive and blessed Christmas and a prosperous New Year!
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#wheelbuilder #wheelbuilding #handbuiltwheels #MerryChristmas
Rims crack like this because of 3 main reasons. . Rims crack like this because of 3 main reasons. 
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1. Metal fatigue (too many impact cycles)
2. Internal corrosion
3. Rims not suited for the type of riding done
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Almost all alloy rims are susceptible to this happening if certain conditions are met. 
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Luckily, repair is simple: simply replace the rim. 
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I do a lot of this in my workshop. 
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Do you have a rim with cracks at the spoke holes?
Chat to me about saving your wheelset. 
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#wheelbuilder #handbuiltwheels #wheelbuilding
I’ve seen some horrible things in my decade as a w I’ve seen some horrible things in my decade as a wheel builder. 
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The sad truth is that these images and the resulting consequences (like race DNF’s) are preventable. 
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If you notice your spoke nipples corroding or cracking, have your wheels rebuilt with new ones. 
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Having a wheel failure during a ride isn’t worth it. 
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#handbuiltwheels #wheelbuilder #wheelbuilding
New rim day. When your rims crack or break, don’t New rim day.

When your rims crack or break, don’t stress. 
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See it as a good excuse for an upgrade. 
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This broken rim was replaced with a new Stan’s Crest MK4 for many, many happy miles to come. 
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#wheelbuilder #wheelbuilding #handbuiltwheels
Throwback to a set of enduro MTB wheels I built ex Throwback to a set of enduro MTB wheels I built exactly a year ago. 
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Most of the requests I get are for super lightweight XC and gravel bike builds, but it’s nice to build some burly wheels every now and again.
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Do you have wheel upgrade plans for the new year?
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#wheelbuilder #wheelbuilding #handbuiltwheels #customwheels #mtbwheels masterwheelbuilder
Race-day light. Everyday durable. . Isn’t that w Race-day light. 
Everyday durable. 
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Isn’t that what we all want from our MTB wheels?
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Wheels you don’t need to babysit or worry about, yet wheels that can perform at the highest level. 
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These wheels use 245g, 30mm inner width carbon rims and are rated for ASTM condition 3 (XC) and have a max system weight limit of 150kg, and a 5 year warranty. 
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What more can you ask for?
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Oh yes, and they solidly beat their rivals on price, despite being bespoke and custom hand-built. 
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#wheelbuilder #wheelbuilding #nextie #nextierims #carbonrims #carbonwheels #masterwheelbuilder #mtbwheels
Another insanely light wheelset about to come to l Another insanely light wheelset about to come to life. 
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Nextie Alpha36S rims on Rollingstar II hubs with Pillar bladed spokes and black brass DSN nipples. 
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These should top the scales at around 1150g. 
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And no, these are not race-only wheels. 
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150kg max system weight limit and ASTM 3 rated for cross country mountain biking. 
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I can’t wait to get started on these. 
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#handbuiltwheels #wheelbuilder #wheelbuilding #mtbwheels #carbonwheels #nextie #nextierims #ilovemyjob
My customer destroyed his old rims, so he sent me My customer destroyed his old rims, so he sent me his Hope hubs to be built into a new set of sleek #Nextie carbon rims. 
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Now he has wheels that are better than new. 
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#handbuiltwheels #wheelbuilder #wheelbuilding #carbonrims #customwheels #mtbwheels
1070g carbon 29”XC wheelset. . Although these whe 1070g carbon 29”XC wheelset. 
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Although these wheels are world-cup-light, they’re not just for race day. 
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Featuring Nextie Supreme carbon rims which have a 150kg system weight limit. 
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Held together by bladed steel spokes and gold anodized nipples, and laced to Nextie’s Rollingstar II boost MTB hubs. 
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Not only are these wheels light and beautiful, they’ll be durable as well. 
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#handbuiltwheels #wheelbuilder #wheelbuilding #nextie #carbonwheels #mtbwheels
This is how the build starts. . #handbuiltwheels This is how the build starts. 
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#handbuiltwheels #wheelbuilding #nextie
A blingin’ wheelset is about to come to life. . T A blingin’ wheelset is about to come to life. 
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These boost MTB hubs are only 299g for the set and come in black, red and silver too. 
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This particular pair will be laced to a set of 245g carbon rims with good anodized nipples and Superlight bladed spokes. 
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I can’t wait to get going on these. 
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Stay tuned for some glamor-shots! 
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#handbuiltwheels #wheelbuilder #wheelbuilding #carbonwheels #nextie
At Wheelbuilder you won't find #BlackFriday deals At Wheelbuilder you won't find #BlackFriday deals and sales.
Here's why:

- Every set of wheels is bespoke, and assembled with each individual customer in mind.
- Nothing is generic, every detail is chosen intentionally.
-  The same obsessive amount of care and precision is put into the assembly of every single wheel I build.
- My time, effort and expertise isn't worth less, just because it's the end of November.

If you're looking for cheap wheels, please look elsewhere.

If you're looking for the absolute best wheels for your hard-earned money, get in touch and let's discuss your options.

You may well be pleasantly surprised how affordable custom, hand-built wheels for your bike can be.

#handbuiltwheels #wheelbuilder #wheelbuilding #mtbwheels #gravel #enduro #carbonwheelset #carbonwheels #carbonrims
New workshop day. . These are the first wheels to New workshop day. 
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These are the first wheels to be assembled in my new workshop. 
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A set of Spank 359 rims replacing a tired set of stock rims on my customer’s enduro bike. 
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Here’s to many more sets of hand built wheels to come. 
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#wheelbuilder #handbuiltwheels #wheelbuilding #spankbikes #enduro #customwheels
Details matter. Especially when building wheels. Details matter. Especially when building wheels. 
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These are the leftovers after building up a set of DT Swiss MTB wheels last weekend. 
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#handbuiltwheels #wheelbuilding #wheelbuilder #customwheels
All-metal wheel builds are becoming a bit of a rar All-metal wheel builds are becoming a bit of a rarity these days due to everyone wanting carbon rims. 
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This recently completed set has to be one of the nicest alloy combinations available at the moment. 
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DT Swiss XR391 rims on DT 350 hubs. 
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#handbuiltwheels #wheelbuilder #wheelbuilding #mtbwheels #dtswiss
1220g gravel bike wheelset is going onto the Nexti 1220g gravel bike wheelset is going onto the Nextie frame I’m building up. 
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40mm deep, 25mm inner width rims on Nextie’s new Rollingstar III ultralight hubs. 
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Unreal weight, quality, performance and value. 
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When are you upgrading your gravelbike wheelset? 
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#wheelbuilder #wheelbuilding #gravel #gravebike #gravelwheels #carbonwheels
To my knowledge, the very first Nextie gravel bike To my knowledge, the very first Nextie gravel bike frame in South Africa - and I’m busy building it up. 
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It’s getting electronic shifting, 1220g tubeless-ready handbuilt carbon wheels, fully integrated carbon bar and stem with internally routed brake hoses. 
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Fully assembled it tips the scales at just over 8kg. 
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Want to see the complete bike? 
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#gravel #gravelbike #gravelcycling #nextie #nextiebikes #handbuiltwheels
A•E•R•O G•R•A•V•E•L Didn’t these wheels come out A•E•R•O  G•R•A•V•E•L

Didn’t these wheels come out nicely?
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#Nextie CGX65 gravel bike rims laced to their own Rollingstar II hubs with bladed spokes. 
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These will certainly stand out from the crowd. 
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#handbuiltwheels #carbonwheels #wheelbuilding #wheelbuilder #gravelwheels
New #nextie Rollingstar III hubs with updated and New #nextie Rollingstar III hubs with updated and improved ratchet freehub. 
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Only 285g for this set of gravel bike hubs. 
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#handbuiltwheels #wheelbuilder #gravelwheels #wheelbuilding
Social media is for showing off gorgeous wheelset Social media is for showing off gorgeous wheelset that I've built.

Informing you of new and exciting wheel build options and special offers is for my email subscribers.

If you're not yet getting my "Deal of the Week" emails, head on over to myy website and sign up.

No spam, no irritating junk.

Just one email per week, at most, with interesting, helpful content or a special offer.

For subscribers only. Don't miss out.

Head on over to https://wheelbuilder.co.za and sign up.

#wheelbuilder #wheelbuilding #handbuiltwheels
Rims from Cape Town. Hubs from Pietermaritzburg. Rims from Cape Town. 
Hubs from Pietermaritzburg. 
Spokes from Pretoria. 
Rotors from Randburg. 
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Assembled by hand in the Garden Route. 
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Delivered by courier to Benoni. 
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When you get wheels from me, you get uncompromising care, attention and the best wheels for your money - configured to suit you and your bike. 
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What’s your dream set of wheels? 
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#handbuiltwheels #wheelbuilding #wheelbuilder #gravelwheels #gravel #650b #tubelessready
These wheels are only for riders who aren't scared These wheels are only for riders who aren't scared to be noticed.

Pink Spank Hex hubs on Spank 359 Vibrocore 29er enduro rims.

Assembled by hand.

There is only 1 wheelset like this in South Africa.
With your choice of freehub to fit your cassette.

P.S. Yes, they're available for sale to one lucky rider.

Get in touch if you're interested.

#spankwheels #handbuiltwheels #spankbikes #wheelbuilder #wheelbuilding #enduro
G•R•A•V•E•L This wheelset features the inimitable G•R•A•V•E•L

This wheelset features the inimitable Hope Pro5 hubs, DT Swiss GR531 rims and is held in perfect alignment by DT Swiss double butted spokes and black brass Pillar nipples. 
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It’s not an ultralight build, but other than that it’s as close to perfect as you’ll get. 
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#handbuiltwheels #wheelbuilder #wheelbuilding #gravel #gravelbike #gravelwheels #masterwheelbuilder
Gravel wheels loading …. . Which alloy gravel rims Gravel wheels loading ….
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Which alloy gravel rims would you pair these Hope Pro5 hubs with?
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#wheelbuilder #wheelbuilding #gravel #gravelwheels #gravelbike #gravelcycling #handbuiltwheels
1180g with tape and valves. 140kg system weight l 1180g with tape and valves. 
140kg system weight limit

These may be super light 29er MTB wheels but they’re not just for race day. 

Brass nipples. Steel spokes. Tool-free hub maintenance. 

Assembled by hand. 

What else do you need from a set of wheels?
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#wheelbuilder #wheelbuilding #handbuiltwheels #carbonwheels #nextie #mtbwheels #masterwheelbuilder
Classy huh? Classy huh?
M•T•B•W•H•E•E•L•S @stans_notubes Arch Mk4 rims la M•T•B•W•H•E•E•L•S

@stans_notubes Arch Mk4 rims laced to #curecomponents hubs with @sapimspokes double butted spokes and black brass DSN nipples. 
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Solid, capable and affordable. 
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Built by hand, with extreme love and care. 
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#handbuiltwheels #wheelbuilder #wheelbuilding #mtbwheels #tubelessready #mk4rims
Look what just arrived… . Any guesses what kind of Look what just arrived…
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Any guesses what kind of wheels are about to be born? 
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#handbuiltwheels #wheelbuilder #wheelbuilding #nextie #carbonwheels
Customer review 📢 I love hearing from my customer Customer review 📢

I love hearing from my customers, especially happy ones.

Greg, building you these incredible wheels was an absolute pleasure, and I wish you many, many happy (and speedy) miles!

Considering your own upgrade? Let's talk.

#wheelbuilder #wheelbuilding #carbonwheels #handbuiltwheels #ilovemyjob
Superlight, super-strong aero carbon disc brake ro Superlight, super-strong aero carbon disc brake road wheelset. 
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Built by hand. 
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#wheelbuilder #wheelbuilding #handbuiltwheels #carbonwheels
Nextie Alpha 50 wheelset: • 1290g • 160 kg system Nextie Alpha 50 wheelset:

• 1290g
• 160 kg system weight limit
• 23mm inner rim width
• 50mm deep profile 

The ultimate disc brake road bike upgrade. 
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A•L•P•H•A•5•0 I’ve been waiting very impatiently A•L•P•H•A•5•0

I’ve been waiting very impatiently to build these wheels. 
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The new Alpha50 rims and Rollingstar II hubs from #Nextie. 
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They use a proprietary layup and special blend of carbon, incorporating both T1100 and M46 aerospace grade. 
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This special recipe allows low weight (335g per rim) and an incredible 160kg system weight limit. 
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These way outperform the UCI requirements for strength and impact resistance. 
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This set weighs in at 1290g, including rim tape and valves. 
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They’re simply the best road wheels I’ve ever built, and I couldn’t be more grateful that I get to do this job. 
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How each wheel build starts. . #handbuiltwheels # How each wheel build starts. 
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Nextie Rollingstar ratchet mechanism . #nextie #wh Nextie Rollingstar ratchet mechanism
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Nextie’s new Alpha50 disc brake road rims are pret Nextie’s new Alpha50 disc brake road rims are pretty special. 
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Incorporating T1100 and M46 aerospace carbon fiber, they’re extremely light and incredibly strong. 
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Only 335g per rim and feature a 160kg system weight limit. 
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These glossy rims are about to built up onto a set of Nextie Rollingstar hubs. 
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R•I•M•••B•R•A•K•E . Nextie rims, @endo_wheels hubs R•I•M•••B•R•A•K•E
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Nextie rims, @endo_wheels hubs and black bladed steel spokes. 
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Light, strong, fast. 
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And gorgeous, no?
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Ever wondered what the mechanism is that makes the Ever wondered what the mechanism is that makes the sound when you’re free-wheeling?
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Now you know. 
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New hub day. . These new @endo_wheels Hayate hubs New hub day. 
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These new @endo_wheels Hayate hubs have just arrived for a special #rimbrake road wheelset build. 
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Stay tuned for more. 
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A very broken gravel bike wheel came for a visit a A very broken gravel bike wheel came for a visit and it’s leaving better than new. 
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The original rim suffered damage due to a hard impact which buckled and bent the rim beyond repair. 
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I was able to use the original spokes, and replaced the rim with this very affordable but high quality unit made by Jetset. 
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Another rider back on the trails. 
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This is what happens when you park your car way to This is what happens when you park your car way too close to the bike….
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New rim on its way. 
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Custom, hand-built wheels might not be as expensiv Custom, hand-built wheels might not be as expensive as you think.

In fact, they often cost considerably less than off-the-shelf options.

And they're almost always better in every way.

✅ Lighter

✅ Stronger

✅ More aero

✅ Faster

...but you'll never know unless you ask.

Click through to get your free, no-obligation quote for your dream set of wheels for your road, gravel, mountain or e-bike.

www.wheelbuilder.co.za/request-a-quote/ 

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Proper spoke length calculations aren’t that hard, Proper spoke length calculations aren’t that hard, but it’s important. 
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I don’t often see it THIS wrong. 
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I love building wheels. Working on wheels that other people built? 

Not so much. 
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L•E•F•T•Y These gorgeous wheels will be taking pr L•E•F•T•Y

These gorgeous wheels will be taking pride of place on a gravel bike and are en route to their new owner. 
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Subtle and classy. No? 
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35mm deep carbon rims. 
25mm inner width.
Bladed spokes and brass nipples. 
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Say hello! . 3 brand new rims for your road and gr Say hello!
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3 brand new rims for your road and gravel bikes from my friends at @nextiebikes 
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The “Ocean”, “Ripple” and “Alpha50”.
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Gorgeous. Light. Incredibly strong (150kg+ max system weight)
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Incorporating T- and M-series carbon fiber, and proprietary layup design, these rims outperform UCI impact requirements. 
(Almost to ASTM 4!)
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Would you give these a go? 
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The brief was to build a ridiculously robust set o The brief was to build a ridiculously robust set of MTB wheels. 
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This set is the result:
- Stan’s Flow EX3 rims
- DT Swiss 350 hubs
- Double butted DT Swiss spokes and brass nipples
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Assembled by hand. Carefully and with love. 
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S W E E T Is how I’d describe this wheel build. S W E E T 
Is how I’d describe this wheel build. 
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When you get to work with such well-made parts, the wheels just seem to come together so nicely. 
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Good wheels don’t have to break the bank. Afforda Good wheels don’t have to break the bank. 
Affordable wheels don’t have to be rubbish. 
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These wheels are a combination of Stan’s Arch S2 rims, Cure XC4 hubs and premium quality double butted spokes. 
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If you need new wheels on a sensible budget but can’t compromise on quality, durability and performance, then look no further. 
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I can’t wait to build a set of wheels just for you. 
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Part 3. . Spray job done. . Will let it cure and Part 3.
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Spray job done. 
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Will let it cure and harden for a couple of days at least, before re-assembly. 
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Have you ever painted your own bike parts? 
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PART 2. Old scruffy paint off. Ready for new pa PART 2. 

Old scruffy paint off. 
Ready for new paint job. 
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Then the hub is reassembled and the wheel gets rebuilt. 
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I refused to give the customer his wheel back with I refused to give the customer his wheel back with a hub that looks like this. 
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It only came in with a broken spoke. 
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It’ll leave looking better than new. 
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Stay tuned for part 2. 
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I N S P I R A T I O N for your next set of wheels. I N S P I R A T I O N for your next set of wheels.

A few of the gorgeous wheelset I've been lucky enough to build over the past year or two.

✅ Always assembled by hand

✅ Always made just for you

✅ Always unique

Which ones have you got your eye on for your next set of wheels?

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E•N•D•U•R•O These hubs came to me after the rider E•N•D•U•R•O

These hubs came to me after the rider had trashed his stock rims.

They're now better than new 💪

#Spank 359 rims will hold up to the abuse, and new #Sapim spokes with brass nipples hold everything together.

Assembled by hand, with love, care and precision.

Are you looking for a better set of wheels?

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These hubs are a bit loud, aren’t they? . Want so These hubs are a bit loud, aren’t they? 
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Want some for your next set of wheels?
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There are only 2 sets left. At most. 
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Don’t wait. Get in touch. 
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Pink is the new black. 
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Even the small things, like getting spoke lengths Even the small things, like getting spoke lengths correct, are important. 
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When it comes to MTB wheels, lighter is almost alw When it comes to MTB wheels, lighter is almost always better.
But at what cost?

In this article I compare the new "world's lightest" Roval Control World Cup wheels with a set of ultralight carbon MTB wheels I recently assembled for a customer.

I look at wheelset weight, spoke material and spoke count, warranties, weight limits and more...

Yes, and of course, price.

Click through to read the article on the website.
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Once a week I send out an email to my subscribers Once a week I send out an email to my subscribers with a special offer.

Sometimes it's a high-end, super-light carbon wheelset.
Other times it's a more budget-oriented offer.

 ...and then there are the odd one-off, unique wheelsets that you'll find nowhere else... 

👉 It's where Christian found out about his new, affordable MTB wheels.

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Not a race-day wheelset. . This is an everyday wh Not a race-day wheelset. 
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This is an everyday wheelset, but it weighs less than a race-day wheelset. 
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1150g to be exact. 
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• 29” rims with 30mm inner width. 
• 28x Bladed steel spokes per wheel and black brass nipples. 
• 140kg max system weight for XC riding. 
• 5 year warranty. 
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At a price you’d hardly believe. 
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S•I•L•V•E•R Here’s a sneak peek pic of the hub fr S•I•L•V•E•R

Here’s a sneak peek pic of the hub from the wheelset I’m busy with. 

• Sub-1200g boost carbon MTB wheels
• 28 Steel spokes per wheel
• Brass nipples

These are not race-day wheels. These are everyday wheels. 

These are more affordable and more durable than the fancy World Cup wheels you’ve seen on the internet. 

Do you dig the silver hubs? 
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G•R•A•V•E•L Certainly one of the nicest gravel bi G•R•A•V•E•L

Certainly one of the nicest gravel bike wheelset I’ve had the pleasure of putting together. 
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DT Swiss rims on Hope hubs and laced together with superlight bladed Pillar spokes. 
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I know these wheels will see a lot of action and they’re ready for anything. 
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P•I•N•K Is the new black? These wheels might be P•I•N•K

Is the new black? 

These wheels might be for you if your current wheels don’t match your bike, your riding style or your personality. 
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#spankbikes 359 Vibrocore rims laced to their own boost 102t Hex drive hubs. 
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Enduro-ready wheels. 
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No freehub fitted so you can choose the one that fits your cassette. 
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Available for sale now. 
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This is all you need to get started with mountain This is all you need to get started with mountain biking these days, right? 
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- a credit card with no limit
- over-priced sunglasses
- a premium #strava membership
- non-alcoholic beer 
- inappropriately colored shoes 
- an action camera
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What did I miss? 
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#cycling #mountainbiking
U•P•G•R•A•D•E . New superlight carbon rims from # U•P•G•R•A•D•E
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New superlight carbon rims from #nextie laced to a set of #chrisking hubs with #pillarspoke bladed spokes and black brass nipples. 
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These came together so nicely! 
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You don’t need to always ride black tyres. . Have You don’t need to always ride black tyres. 
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Have you ever put tan-wall rubber on your bike?
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Work in progress. Combining some of the world’s b Work in progress. 
Combining some of the world’s best rims and hubs. 
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Stay tuned for the glamour shots. 
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Some Saturday morning fun before starting a very s Some Saturday morning fun before starting a very special wheel build. 
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I asked ChatGPT to create an action figure of myself. 
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What do you think?
🤣
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Hope hub. Flow MK4 rim. Double butted spokes. Fit Hope hub. Flow MK4 rim. Double butted spokes. Fit it and forget about it. 
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If you follow the gravity mountain biking scene, y If you follow the gravity mountain biking scene, you may know that April is Darkfest again, featuring some of the world’s best freeriders getting some sick air at Hell’s End Dirt compound in Stellenbosch.

Spank Industries has long been involved in the event as a sponsor, and I’ve always loved building wheels with their rims and hubs, especially for riders in the enduro and downhill scene.

To celebrate this festival of dirt, Spank are offering incredible specials on their all-metal range of flat pedals until 30 April.

Click through to the website to learn more about each model, and to order a pair for yourself.

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A closer look at the 6-pawl, 108 points-of-engagem A closer look at the 6-pawl, 108 points-of-engagement Hope Pro5 freehub mechanism. 
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