So I want a 26″ Arch EX rim on a hope hub: but front only, with black spokes.

I cant get this as a prebuilt Hope Hoop so it looks like custom build.

DIY is out – I wouldn’t trust myself to do it. I’ll give my LBS a call on Monday.

In the meantime – any good ideas / tips (Merlin are £129 delivered, JRA £147).

JRA everytime.

Try Moonglu

wheel building really isn’t difficult…

bad wheel building really isn’t difficult…

no I’ll stick with my statement. follow the good guides available online and it’s very straightforward.

DIY is out – I wouldn’t trust myself to do it.

When I said that – I meant it! As in I wouldnt build a wheel for me to ride never mind someone else!

Anyway – Moonglu looks good: never heard of them but that sounds they know their onions – thanks!

JRA are nice to deal with
can’t say their wheels are any better than Merlins though

Did I mention JRA are nice guys?

after all you have probably built nearly 3 wheels 😉

assumptions, assumptions, Rors…

let’s just say you’re some way off 😀

😉

😀

I’ve had some very decent wheels from LifeCycles in Bolton – a few pairs of Hope / Mavic mountain bikes wheels that have been flawless. I know they’ve got an excellent reputation.

The wheels on my Tripster were built by Cycle Centre in Congleton and have probably had as much abuse as the mountain bike ones(!), so I’d recommend there too.

Well I’m glad to see some smileys appearing up there!

Anyway – I want to pay someone to do me a good job: I dont care how easy or not it actually is.

/Edit – gonetothehills: thanks. Appreciated!

Moonglu built my Hope / Arch wheelset and it’s been excellent.

As a seasoned wheelbuilder (I have built probably hundreds, not thousands, but I know what I’m doing) I can vouch for the quality of Merlin’s wheels. Every Merlin built wheel I’ve used has been exceptionally well built, if I needed a pre-built wheel I’d probably buy off them out of choice.

If you LBS wheel builder has a good rep then stick with them really

I’ve just bought a pair of white Arch EX on blue Hopes handbuilt by Dave Hinde (Northwich) for £290 a pair delivered.
And very nice they are too

You mean you paid for something from Dave Hinde and it turned up? 😯

My missus got a pair of hoops from him and they arrived.

Richard at gravity sports builds my wheels….. Tight and true… Brilliant…
He’s just built my arch ex 29 on hope pro evos. Great so far and cheap !

Bargain hub if you build your own http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=8197

I got my Arch EX/Pro2s from Moonglu at the start of the year. Excellent service from them and so far the wheels have stood up to my abuse! 🙂

Shorty121 – Member

Bargain hub if you build your own http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=8197

24h only 🙁
(and not that light)

(Merlin seeling 355 rims -pair for £80 in 24h)