Why Hand Built Wheels?

Wheels built from standard components, by hand, have many benefits over boutique (factory built) wheels and none of the drawbacks.

• Hand-built wheels can be field-repaired or repaired by any mechanic anywhere in the world.
• Hand-built wheels can be made from mix-and-match components.
• Hand-built wheels can be built around hubs you already own.
• Hand-built wheels stay true for longer than machine-built wheels.
• Hand-built wheels are more durable than factory wheels and break less spokes.
• Hand-built wheels are cost-effective.
• Hand-built wheels can be repaired using standard spokes and rims available from a variety of suppliers and manufacturers.
• Hand-built wheels can be repaired or trued using standard tools.
• Hand-built wheels give you peace of mind to the extent that you quickly forget about them and focus on better things, like your ride.
• Hand-built wheels from the hands of a master wheelbuilder are stress-releived and give you freedom from spokes breaking due to metal fatigue.
• Hand-built wheels are above fashion.
• Hand-built wheels can be customised and guaranteed for tandem use.
• Hand-built wheels will grow old with you.
• Hand-build wheels don’t make you look like a bling-freak on a bike.