Wheel builder

[jifdave]

im on the lookout to replace my current hand built workhorses magic open pro/105 hubs.

I'm around 120kgs so strength is most important.

I've spoken to Harry rowland(who built my current wheels) and he won't offer up a different option.

DCR has offered up an aero rim (http://www.wiggle.co.uk/h-plus-son-sl42-road-rim/) on his own brand hubs (anybody know what these are?) which I quite fancy.

Just wondering if there is any other specialist builder I should look out for?

 

[vickster]

@Spoked Wheels

http://www.bombproofwheels.com/bespoke-wheels/

Built my wheels, fantastic job and a really nice bloke

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

If you were up here, I'd definitely suggest Gary Proud at Kendell Cycles, in Castleford

 

[Fab Foodie]

Vote for DCR wheels, easy to deal with, built just what I wanted:

h plus son 25mm Archetypes on. Son28 Dynohub and Velo Orange touring hub at the rear.
Look great, so far absolutely trouble free. The 25mm rims work a treat with 28c Tyres.

 

[jayonabike]

Another vote for dcr. Really pleased with the wheels I bought from him.

 

[jowwy]

Dcr all the way here too

 

[Spoked Wheels]

Builders don't come better than Harry Rowland but I don't agree with his choice of rim for a heavy rider.

I agree with DCR on his choice of rim. No comment on choice of hub though.

If a workhorse is of primary importanse then I'd go for a touring rim, something built to carry lots of weight, something like www.spacycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m2b0s116p67

But if you fancy something nicer then something like this www.bricklanebikes.co.uk/velocity-deep-v-700c-velocity-logo-black

The rims DCR suggested or even the H Plus Son Archetype.... this rim has a very thick spoke bed and I've had very good results using thrse rims with heavy riders.

As for hubs, 36 holes, the shimano 105,

Something like this www.wiggle.co.uk/miche-primato-pair-of-road-hubs/

Or even the Novatec A171 and 172.

 

[vickster]

[QUOTE 4212057, member: 45"]Where's the thread on here where the CC member builds wheels for you?[/QUOTE]
That's @Spoked Wheels

 

[midlife]

That's @Spoked Wheels

Does he rebuild wheels of 1970's origin?

Shaun

 

[Spoked Wheels]

That's @Spoked Wheels

Thank you Victoria