hand built track wheels

Lookyhere
Lookyhere Posts: 987
edited March 2014 in Track
Been looking to replace some Navigator Pista wheels for my daughter.

I would like 28h DA hubs, on a low pro alloy, so nothing too complicated but trying to get anyone to build these is proving to be a nightmare, I ve contacted several wheel builders and no one can source the DA hub, even though I can!
basically they all want to sell me what they ve got in stock and/or don't reply back.

I can see why factory options are easier.

Anyone know of a reliable wheel builder?

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  • incog24
    incog24 Posts: 549
    I've got a super nice set of Campag record/omega hardox aero wheels for sale with 36 spoke hubs and double tied soldered spokes.

    But that's not really what you've asked about...

    Might be worth sourcing the parts yourself? Why go with 28 instead of a higher spoke count?
    Racing for Fluid Fin Race Team in 2012 - www.fluidfin.co.uk
  • Lookyhere
    Lookyhere Posts: 987
    she is little, why go for more?

    getting the bits myself will prove far easier as you say.
  • incog24
    incog24 Posts: 549
    True. But having 4 or 8 extra spokes won't make much difference to the wheel weight, they'll hold their value for resale better and you'll be able to get them much sooner?
    Racing for Fluid Fin Race Team in 2012 - www.fluidfin.co.uk
  • napoleond
    napoleond Posts: 5,992
    Give Derek a call at www.wheelsmith.co.uk you should be able to send him the hubs.
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  • Wheelboy
    Wheelboy Posts: 4
    Lookyhere wrote:
    Been looking to replace some Navigator Pista wheels for my daughter.
    Anyone know of a reliable wheel builder?
    Build 'em yourself!
  • Lookyhere
    Lookyhere Posts: 987
    Wheelboy wrote:
    Lookyhere wrote:
    Been looking to replace some Navigator Pista wheels for my daughter.
    Anyone know of a reliable wheel builder?
    Build 'em yourself!

    this is the plan! how hard can it be?????
  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,325
    Mark Pollard is almost local to you

    http://www.spokesmanwheels.co.uk/2.html
    left the forum March 2023

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