Hand Built Wheels Update - £20 per wheel building service to CC members

[outlash]

@Spoked Wheels , Purely out of curiosity, would you entertain the idea of building a rear wheel with an Alfine hub?

 

[Spoked Wheels]

@Spoked Wheels , Purely out of curiosity, would you entertain the idea of building a rear wheel with an Alfine hub?

Yes, no problem.

Ricardo

 

[outlash]

Thanks , I may be looking at alternative wheels for my Day One and not everyone want to use Alfines.

Tony.

 

[razer17]

They would be fine, did you notice anything that might give you cause for concern?

Follow the advice I gave you and have a little faith. There's no need to report every time you are getting your bike serviced

Nah, no cause for concern. If anything the rear brake and bottom bracket could use a look at.

It was more a joke about taking them to Halfords, given their rep.

 

[Spoked Wheels]

Nah, no cause for concern. If anything the rear brake and bottom bracket could use a look at.

It was more a joke about taking them to Halfords, given their rep.

Oh I see

 

[winjim]

Missed opportunity there for a massive wind-up at @Spoked Wheels expense.

"Halfords mechanic said they were well out of true, but don't worry mate, he sorted them out for me..."

 

[Spoked Wheels]

Missed opportunity there for a massive wind-up at @Spoked Wheels expense.

"Halfords mechanic said they were well out of true, but don't worry mate, he sorted them out for me..."

That would have got me very upset. I'll be on the look out from now on

 

[Soltydog]

I wonder what it would take to bust a wheel built my @Spoked Wheels ? My first set have probably done close to 1.5k miles through the winter, so not the best of riding conditions & carrying my weight (now down to 16.5st) & his workmanship has stood up to the test really well, but I suppose everything has its limits & breaking points. Hopefully I wont ever find out

 

[Soltydog]

Got my 2nd set of wheels last week & been out for a few short rides on my 'best' bike. With the new wheels the bike is much stiffer & more responsive, but remains comfortable too. Might get out for a longer ride next week & check comfort levels on a longer ride, but I've probably done about 75 miles on these so far & love them. The bike looks so much better, very stealth so think that gives a physiological boost.
Been out for a quick spin today & it was my first circular ride with an average speed of over 20mph https://www.strava.com/activities/269583727

Thank you very much @Spoked Wheels your a true gent

 

[Spoked Wheels]

Got my 2nd set of wheels last week & been out for a few short rides on my 'best' bike. With the new wheels the bike is much stiffer & more responsive, but remains comfortable too. Might get out for a longer ride next week & check comfort levels on a longer ride, but I've probably done about 75 miles on these so far & love them. The bike looks so much better, very stealth so think that gives a physiological boost.
Been out for a quick spin today & it was my first circular ride with an average speed of over 20mph https://www.strava.com/activities/269583727

Thank you very much @Spoked Wheels your a true gent

Good to hear you are taking your summer baby out for a bit of fresh air

The wheels look good. Are you running 25c tyres?

I'm glad you liked the wheels. They are strong wheels..... just what the doctor ordered .

20mph average.... the electric motor I inserted in the hub is working properly I think

Comfort levels? Lower the tyre preasure or use fatter tyre

 

[Spoked Wheels]

Now, time for something a little more classic for @CRVFR

Mavic Open Pro
Camapnolo Record hubs
DT Swiss Competition spokes.

Lovely wheels.... I want some for myself

 

[Soltydog]

Good to hear you are taking your summer baby out for a bit of fresh air

The wheels look good. Are you running 25c tyres?

Comfort levels? Lower the tyre preasure or use fatter tyre

23mm Bontrager hardcase tyres, about same width as the rim
Currently running tyres at about 90psi with Vittoria latex tubes http://www.wiggle.co.uk/vittoria-latex-inner-tube/ but they don't hold the air as well as other latex tubes I've used, lose about 20psi over a day or 2 but they are cheaper
The comfort levels are fine at the moment, nothing to worry about, but I've not done a decent length ride yet, so I'll report back once I have. probably get a bike fit during Easter break so that should help too, as I still haven't got the bike quite right yet. I reckon I'll need a new stem, but I'll see what they recommend on the bike fit, as on my tourer I think I tried 3 or 4 stems, before I got it right, I was way out with a couple

 

[Spoked Wheels]

23mm Bontrager hardcase tyres, about same width as the rim
Currently running tyres at about 90psi with Vittoria latex tubes http://www.wiggle.co.uk/vittoria-latex-inner-tube/ but they don't hold the air as well as other latex tubes I've used, lose about 20psi over a day or 2 but they are cheaper
The comfort levels are fine at the moment, nothing to worry about, but I've not done a decent length ride yet, so I'll report back once I have. probably get a bike fit during Easter break so that should help too, as I still haven't got the bike quite right yet. I reckon I'll need a new stem, but I'll see what they recommend on the bike fit, as on my tourer I think I tried 3 or 4 stems, before I got it right, I was way out with a couple

What I meant to say was that I can't control the camfort level. I build for durability and strength / stiffness. If somebody thinks that can affect the comfort by tensioning a bunch of spokes then I'd love to learn that too

 

[Soltydog]

What I meant to say was that I can't control the camfort level. I build for durability and strength. If somebody thinks that can affect the comfort by tensioning a bunch of spokes then I'd love to learn that too

Durability & strength is fine by me My old RD-60 wheels probably offer more comfort, but would I feel comfortable riding all day on them? Not now I have absolutely no fears when doing a ton ride on your wheels, in fact the wheels can probably cope with more miles a day than me

 

[Spoked Wheels]

Durability & strength is fine by me My old RD-60 wheels probably offer more comfort, but would I feel comfortable riding all day on them? Not now I have absolutely no fears when doing a ton ride on your wheels, in fact the wheels can probably cope with more miles a day than me

Well, I can understand that, I would hate to have a wheel breakdown far from home.

Wheels are to be ridden. ... not point in keeping them in the garage to admire go on, ride them to ground then I build you another set