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1. Taz - Member

   Any recommendations on someone to build a top notch set of wheels for the road bike?

   Are they a better option than factory builds?

   Thanks

   Posted 1 year ago #
2. bikerbruce - Member

   thats my game....email me at Bruce@4crosswheels.com and i can talk you through all manner of builds with varying weights rim depths ,materials etc.
   just a though.
   Bruce

   Posted 1 year ago #
3. JonEdwards - Member

   Wheelsmith.co.uk get a good write up on the Bikeradar road forum.

   Posted 1 year ago #
4. aP - Member

   I had a set of Ambrosio Nemesis built onto Record hubs by Baz at Two Wheels which I've been very happy with.

   Posted 1 year ago #
5. reggiegasket - Member

   Paul Hewitt

   Factory have the looks and the potential but handbuilts have flexibility of build, possibly better reliability, and cheaper maintenance.

   It's a close call in my book. I've got both. I do more miles on the handbuilts (Open Pro ceramic on Tune Mig/Mags) and the factories (DA 7850SL) are slightly lighter and quicker, but it all depends on how you build them really.

   Posted 1 year ago #
6. stoney - Member

   + 1 for derek @ Wheelsmith. He built these for me....

   

   

   I sent him the hubs and rims...he built them with CX Rays for £225.

   

   Posted 1 year ago #
7. Taz - Member

   Thanks all

   Checking a few things out

   Posted 1 year ago #
8. tollah - Member

   Tim @ Echelon Cycles in Pershore.

   Posted 1 year ago #
9. TooTall - Member

   Webbs of Warmley near Bristol - Si there builds a lovely road wheel - from lardcore super heavy rider to exotic and track. Highly recommended.

   Posted 1 year ago #

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