got some new wheels. Handbuilts.

philbar72
philbar72 Posts: 2,229
edited February 2013 in Road buying advice
Spoke to a board member who's listed as Ugo Santalucia, on this board after getting my bike in august about getting wheels that were lighter and better performing, I didn't have much of a budget but he offered a few ideas up as did a few others.

4 months on, I decided to bite the bullet. having saved up a few quid extra, Ugo advised me on a few key components and what i'd need to do. the parts list went like this:

Dura ace hubs (28 spoke front and rear) ( i chose the new 9000 Hubs)
Dt Competition/DT revolution spokes for the 2 wheels, I forget which went where!
H Plus Son Archetype Rims

Got the bits i bought to Ugo on monday and this afternoon I rode home on these new wheels.

compared to the old wheels the new ones are far lighter, offer better stiffness, and damp out the road noise better, they roll very nicely and offer better feedback and more grip (though that will be down to the gp4000s tyres).

I'm very happy with my new purchase! i'll post pics tomorrow if the conditions are worthy of the bike coming out....
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  • sirmol
    sirmol Posts: 287
    Enjoy mate, the same user has been brilliant with advising me also about wheels!
  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,321
    Hey, this was my story! :wink:

    http://paolocoppo.drupalgardens.com/con ... nally-here
    left the forum March 2023
  • philbar72
    philbar72 Posts: 2,229
    heh, thanks for all of your help! pic of the finished articles is here DSC_0021.JPG
  • ShutUpLegs
    ShutUpLegs Posts: 3,522
    Really nice looking wheels
  • bmxboy10
    bmxboy10 Posts: 1,958
    how much ??? i want some ;)
  • Gabbo
    Gabbo Posts: 864
    Yep, how much? They look darn nice!
  • matt-h
    matt-h Posts: 847
    Great looking wheels
    Scott Foil Di2 viewtopic.php?f=40044&t=13020685&p=19496365#p19496365
    Genesis Volare 853 viewtopic.php?f=40044&t=13020702&p=19589281#p19589281
  • smidsy
    smidsy Posts: 5,273
    My guess would be circa £550
    Yellow is the new Black.
  • Calpol
    Calpol Posts: 1,039
    Look great. I like black spokes but these look sweet.
  • bikeit65
    bikeit65 Posts: 999
    ugo is the king :D
    https://www.instagram.com/seanmcgrathphotography/
    Trek Domane SL7 GEN4
    Planet X RT58
    Cannondale CAAD 10 2012.
    Pain.. Is weakness leaving the body.

    HATING LIFE-CYCLES FROM 2011
  • Gabbo
    Gabbo Posts: 864
    When you've finally put them on your frame, mind taking a picture of them then? They're beautiful! I may have to contact Ugo for further info! Definitely interested in some of these beauties!
  • petemadoc
    petemadoc Posts: 2,331
    I think Ugo has become the forum wheel expert. Good job!
  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,321
    smidsy wrote:
    My guess would be circa £550

    You had too many clues, your guess doesn't count... :wink:
    left the forum March 2023
  • smidsy
    smidsy Posts: 5,273
    ugo.santalucia wrote:
    smidsy wrote:
    My guess would be circa £550

    You had too many clues, your guess doesn't count... :wink:

    Dwah - spoil sport :(
    Yellow is the new Black.
  • philbar72
    philbar72 Posts: 2,229
    The components I bought were the hubs. As of this week you can get them cheaper than I paid, but that's because the online retailers are having sales. You'd have to contact ugo to work out your prices folks as some may want different pricing, based on different spoke counts (24/28/32) or even different rims. I listened to the man and played along as, rightly said, he is an expert. Check out his blog, and you'll see what I mean. I'm cleaning the bike tomorrow, so will take a few pics.
  • migrantwing
    migrantwing Posts: 385
    Bluddy nice wheels! Congratulations to the OP and good job, Ugo.
    Ghost Race 5000 (2011) Shimano 105 Black
    Carrera TDF (2007)

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  • Bordersroadie
    Bordersroadie Posts: 1,052
    Nice wheels, Phil. I have DA/OpenPro. Those DA hubs are beautiful and a real long term investment as Ugo says.

    I'm getting some GP4000S too - are those 23c or 25c, I'm guessing 25? I'm undecided but edging to 25c as my summer bike has the clearance.
  • philbar72
    philbar72 Posts: 2,229
    23 on the gp4000s tyres. Due to the width of the rim, they have a better footprint than the outgoing ultra sports I had. The rim is I believe 23mm so the dynamic changes somewhat, and you get a better ride because of it... More contact patch and less rolling resistance, because of the tyre compound as well.
  • Gabbo
    Gabbo Posts: 864
    Ugo - check your mail (hopefully you received it) :-)
  • philbar72
    philbar72 Posts: 2,229
    2wfn581.jpg

    there you go.... lovely!
  • GGBiker
    GGBiker Posts: 450
    What's the weight of this pair ?
  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,321
    GGBiker wrote:
    What's the weight of this pair ?

    Just over 1600 grams
    left the forum March 2023
  • aw1808
    aw1808 Posts: 91
    Those wheels look sweet , I need a pair !!!!
    I may be slow going up but i will pass you going down !
  • slowandsteady
    slowandsteady Posts: 339
    Oooohh, I like them. Very nice.

    Who is this ugo chap?
    Wilier Cento Uno SR 2013 in Fluro Yellow
    Cannondale Caad10 2014 in BLACK!!
  • smidsy
    smidsy Posts: 5,273
    Slowandsteady wrote:
    Oooohh, I like them. Very nice.

    Who is this ugo chap?

    A very knowledgeable wheel builder and very personable chap to boot. PM him with your wheel related queries/wants and take it from there.

    Very easy and good to deal with and delivers on what he promises.
    Yellow is the new Black.
  • bikeit65
    bikeit65 Posts: 999
    Have to agree what smidsy wrote, very satisfied with the wheels Ugo built for me. :D:D
    https://www.instagram.com/seanmcgrathphotography/
    Trek Domane SL7 GEN4
    Planet X RT58
    Cannondale CAAD 10 2012.
    Pain.. Is weakness leaving the body.

    HATING LIFE-CYCLES FROM 2011
  • ricky1980
    ricky1980 Posts: 891
    these are Paolo's effort for me with some super lightweight Novatec hubs & CX ray spokes

    Paolo is a great guy :) I totally should have order some black or red nipples...

    8373612705_26f8ac1289_b.jpg

    8374684532_c9fc7ef085_b.jpg
    Road - Cannondale CAAD 8 - 7.8kg
    Road - Chinese Carbon Diablo - 6.4kg
  • smidsy
    smidsy Posts: 5,273
    edited January 2013
    Just to clarify Ugo.Santalucia and Paolo are the same person before anyone asks.

    Edit: That was a statement not a question.
    Yellow is the new Black.
  • smidsy
    smidsy Posts: 5,273
    @ricky1980 - the nipples are fine you should have totally ordered totally black tyres...totally :-)
    Yellow is the new Black.
  • ricky1980
    ricky1980 Posts: 891
    yes indeed, they are...i am tempted to put some red leds in the rear :)
    Road - Cannondale CAAD 8 - 7.8kg
    Road - Chinese Carbon Diablo - 6.4kg

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