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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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Thanks all

Checking a few things out

Tim @ Echelon Cycles in Pershore.

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