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 Taz
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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 : 27/04/2011 3:21 pm
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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 : 27/04/2011 3:23 pm
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Wheelsmith.co.uk get a good write up on the Bikeradar road forum.


 
Posted : 27/04/2011 3:48 pm
 aP
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I had a set of Ambrosio Nemesis built onto Record hubs by Baz at Two Wheels which I've been very happy with.


 
Posted : 27/04/2011 3:58 pm
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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 : 27/04/2011 4:44 pm
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+ 1 for derek @ Wheelsmith. He built these for me....

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

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Posted : 27/04/2011 5:10 pm
 Taz
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Thanks all

Checking a few things out


 
Posted : 27/04/2011 5:18 pm
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Tim @ Echelon Cycles in Pershore.


 
Posted : 27/04/2011 5:19 pm
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Webbs of Warmley near Bristol - Si there builds a lovely road wheel - from lardcore super heavy rider to exotic and track. Highly recommended.


 
Posted : 27/04/2011 5:52 pm