Offered: Custom wheels builds

I am a mechanic and wheel builder at an independent central London bike shop. I am looking for some extra beer money at the moment so thought to offer my wheelbuilding skills freelance.

I can order whatever rim and/or hub you want and will sell them to you at less then retail.

I will now charge 20 pounds labour per wheel I build (like I said, beer money)...

I am happy and experienced in building any spoke pattern you like, regardless of whether its snowflake, radial etc

I am also able to tie and solder wheels.

I will warranty the first 30 wheels I build for a year.

Contact me via pm to get a quote for a build.

The wheels will be built at my home, in camden, so that is where collection will be, no postage.

All sold wheels will include a donation to the forum.

If I am completely barking up the wrong tree and this is a bolloks idea please accept my apology in advance.

**EDIT - from now on can I be contacted via my mobile telecommunications device as I am often not able to check LFGSS for a day or so. Also more can be expressed in a call rather then exchanging PMs. If you are shy and dont like calling strangers then obviously PM me, but expect a few days wait...

My number is 07five15onefive273zero.

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Cheers.

Can't believe I got a spell error in title... Ffs

Hi dpres
Hope you can help. I have a chunky MTB frame with horizontal dropouts and was thinking about doing a fixed wheel project on it. Only problem is that as far as i can see there are very few or no mtb sized (wider spacing) fixed hubs on the market. Do you have a solution so you could lace up a thin 26in rims to it if found? THanks

Hi dpres
Hope you can help. I have a chunky MTB frame with horizontal dropouts and was thinking about doing a fixed wheel project on it. Only problem is that as far as i can see there are very few or no mtb sized (wider spacing) fixed hubs on the market. Do you have a solution so you could lace up a thin 26in rims to it if found? THanks

how wide?

MTB hub with fixed sprocket bolted to disc holes? You could even use a rear with the freehub not used on the opposite side.

Nice idea btw. Seems a good deal for wheelbuilding.

surly is your friend

PM'd

na, good idea. im gonna make some decisions and holler at you. do you have a good supplier for spokes or would it be easier if i sorted all the components myself?

also, how hard is it to un-build a wheelset? i have some dura ace babes on tubs that need a new home i think.

Good offer and not a bolloks idea at all. If all goes well I'd expect this to become a sticky along with other good value services offered to forum members.

There might be interest in wheel truing at a decent price. I'd also be interested in learning wheel building - perhaps having supervised DIY wheel building.

BTW you might consider offering courier delivery using Jaz -
http://www.lfgss.com/thread73620.html#post2449475

I'll certainly be keeping this in mind.

how wide?

MTB hub with fixed sprocket bolted to disc holes? You could even use a rear with the freehub not used on the opposite side.

Good suggestion.. handnt thought. Will investigate and try to get something laced from above service.

Hi,

I think I have PM'd everyone that got in touch with me and many thanks for all the interest!

Oliveoil I am researching a few options for you so that I can offer you the best possible solution. Tallsams idea would work, but is a bodge and I would always rather do something properly. I'l be in touch via pm when I have a proper solution in mind.

Also I will use Jaz for deliveries within London so delivered wheels are now an option.

Cheers

DMR do a nice rear hub with sealed bearings that is 135mm and has a 6 bolt disc mount on one side and is threaded for a freewheel on the other. I just happen to have a couple of brand new ones if you are interested ;)

Gren

na, good idea. im gonna make some decisions and holler at you. do you have a good supplier for spokes or would it be easier if i sorted all the components myself?

also, how hard is it to un-build a wheelset? i have some dura ace babes on tubs that need a new home i think.

It wouldn't be hard at all, I can supply the spokes and relace the hubs to whatever clincher rims you want. It would be easier for me to supply the parts.

Cheers.

amazing, thanks dpres. il look in to it. my current build is tied and soldered too, not 100% sure i wanna take them apart, but defo want a new set

Hi dpres
Hope you can help. I have a chunky MTB frame with horizontal dropouts and was thinking about doing a fixed wheel project on it. Only problem is that as far as i can see there are very few or no mtb sized (wider spacing) fixed hubs on the market. Do you have a solution so you could lace up a thin 26in rims to it if found? THanks

I think the best hub for you is the Surly rear mountain fixed, which I can sell for £40. It is spaced to 135mm.

Pm me for a quote if you like.

Cheers

Hey Dpres. I have a set of deep V velocity rims, but only the front wheel is machined for a brake and I need two brakes! So if I get the new rear machined rim will you be able to do a swap over? Is that also 15 squids?

Thanks very much.

Just sent you a pm re rear 9speed wheel.

Cheers!

pm'd about rebuilding a rear, cheers.

Sent you a PM. Thanks.

Edited with more info...

Pm'd