Good Wheelbuilder?
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Merrie G
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I've finally taken the plunge and decided to build a fixie as a project over the summer. I've ordered a new Surly Steamroller frame from wiggle and some shiny new Phil hubs from HubJub.
Question is does anyone know a good wheelbuilder in the Wakefield/Leeds/York area? Original plan was to build the wheels myself but the thought of risking œ225 worth of hubs made me bottle it. Any recommendations gratefully received.
Thanks. G.
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Question is does anyone know a good wheelbuilder in the Wakefield/Leeds/York area? Original plan was to build the wheels myself but the thought of risking œ225 worth of hubs made me bottle it. Any recommendations gratefully received.
Thanks. G.
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http://merriecity.com/
It's grim up north ;-)
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you can order wheels with comparitive ease - don't be limited to ooop north.
try harry rowland - highly reputable.
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Merrie G,
Go for it and get the wheel builder to true them up if it all goes pear shape so to speak...
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Thanks guys
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It's grim up north ;-)
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Bob Jackson made good wheels. Mine is still true after 2yrs! And from your location, you can always drop in for a tune up after they bed in.0
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Cycle Heaven in York have a guy that builds good wheels. He knows his stuff - finds out what sort of riding you do and advises you on what components to choose. Guarantees them and will fix/true them if necessary (never has been for me). Recommended.
Spa Cycles in Harrogate will also build wheels to order I believe.
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Paul Hewitt in Leyland - he builds the wheels for Hubjub too - I know it's the wrong side of the Pennines!0