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Hi,

Where would those in the know get wheels built, somewhere vaguely close to Cambridge / Norwich?

I have the components - just need someone to put them together in a way that I'm not prepared to do myself. 819 rims & Pro II hubs, if it matters...

Thanks


 
Posted : 26/03/2010 12:35 pm
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Steve Grimwood at Elmy's in Ipswich builds a mean set of wheels. Clearly Ipswich is neither Cambridge no is it Norwich, mind you. Mick Madgett in Diss might also be worth a call.


 
Posted : 26/03/2010 1:27 pm
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JT Cycles in Ely might be able to do them. Not sure whether they build wheels, but a friend of mine has used them for years for various stuff & is always happy with them.

Alternatively, Terry Wright's near Peterborough (Market Deeping) do wheel builds/repairs etc.


 
Posted : 26/03/2010 1:29 pm
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Grafham Water Cycling did me a nice set on 819s. Or Ben Haywards in Cambridge?


 
Posted : 26/03/2010 1:31 pm
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Could try Massif Bikes, Cambourne.

www.massifbikes.com for contact details.


 
Posted : 26/03/2010 2:50 pm
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+1 for JT Cycles. Jerry builds an awesome wheel. Probably the best wheel builder I know of. 01353 667627 iirc


 
Posted : 26/03/2010 3:05 pm
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I'd use Bristowes in Orton Waterville, Peterborough. Dave Coxhead there know's how to build a really good wheel. I've had a few sets over the years and all have been spot on.


 
Posted : 26/03/2010 3:08 pm
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+2 for JT Cycles, superb wheels built to your requirements.


 
Posted : 26/03/2010 3:12 pm
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Could try Massif Bikes, Cambourne.

http://www.massifbikes.com for contact details.

LOL - I like that - or I could look at your profile for the Massifcycles email address...

Thanks to everyone - given me some food for thought.


 
Posted : 26/03/2010 3:39 pm