U.K version of BikeHubStore.com?

[Psyclist]

Looking to make some custom wheels, but don't want to get hit with customs and VAT etc. Bikehubstore.com - I can get 1350gram wheels for £200! Although it'll cost £70 for building them at my shop.

Anyone know of a U.K version of this shop, or who sell parts separately and will build my wheels?

Cheers.

 

[Psyclist]

[QUOTE 1893372, member: 45"]Why not try your local bike shop?[/quote]

First place I went. And for a custom build to that weight would cost £500, and I'm on a budget.

 

[Psyclist]

[QUOTE 1893517, member: 45"]Have you tried Rosebikes?[/quote]

I hadn't, but will look now. Cheers Paul.

 

[montage]

the planet x 250gram carbon rims are about £80 each at the moment - not bad

 

[Psyclist]

the planet x 250gram carbon rims are about £80 each at the moment - not bad

Can't find any in clincher form though which is what I need .

 

[Red Light]

Spend £30 on The Bicycle Wheel and a spoke key and build them yourself. Sorted.

 

[Psyclist]

Spend £30 on The Bicycle Wheel and a spoke key and build them yourself. Sorted.

I tried before and failed badly. But still a good idea for someone who's experienced, lol.

 

[Red Light]

I tried before and failed badly. But still a good idea for someone who's experienced, lol.

I wasn't experienced when I first did it but with the book to guide me I made some decent wheels and since then its got easier and the wheels better. But if you never start you will always be at the mercy of the wheel sellers and wheel builders.

 

[Psyclist]

I wasn't experienced when I first did it but with the book to guide me I made some decent wheels and since then its got easier and the wheels better. But if you never start you will always be at the mercy of the wheel sellers and wheel builders.

I can true a wheel, but building is another story. I think I'll go for the wheel components from BHS now.

Cheers to everyone for the answers/input too

Alex.