Josh, Stay local and checkout Owen at Clermont Cyclery. Owen has built several wheelsets for me that are running strong. The one he built for my Rosco Platy (WI MI5 Hubs + Berd Spokes + Velocity Quill Rims) is the one most dear to me. He is willing to build to my specs and the pricing is competitive. Best
On Sunday, September 3, 2023 at 8:50:58 AM UTC-4 Josh C wrote: > Yeah, I saw several recommendations for Sugar but their site showed a > bunch of Astral and carbon hoops. I'm sure they can get in whatever you > want but that's why I didn't initially reach out to them. Also, at least > Peter White is on this side of the country. Him and his wife Linda seemed > quite knowledgable. I'll report back when I get the wheels and let y'all > know how they turned out. > > On Sunday, September 3, 2023 at 8:20:13 AM UTC-4 ascpgh wrote: > >> Peter White is also a very good resource for insight on hubs and rims to >> use for wheel builds. He always seems to have some things squirreled away >> that would be just the thing for your build. Have an honest assessment of >> your weight, riding, loads and other needs and he'll quote you up. He's >> built several wheel sets for me and I have nothing but compliments. several >> works for me too although not quite local. >> >> Andy Cheatham >> Pittsburgh >> >> On Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 7:09:15 AM UTC-4 jrst...@gmail.com wrote: >> >>> Not close to you but I used Peter White on my last wheels and have been >>> very pleased. He is meticulous. >>> >>> On Monday, August 14, 2023 at 7:49:49 PM UTC-4 Josh C wrote: >>> >>>> Thanks. I've heard of Sugar but didn't think of that, I'll look into >>>> them. >>>> >>>> On Monday, August 14, 2023 at 2:13:14 PM UTC-4 fra...@gmail.com wrote: >>>> >>>>> I had several nice wheels over the years, including some Rich built. I >>>>> have to recommend Sugar wheel works. I had a set of SimWorks Stand-alone >>>>> rims (Velocity Cliffhanger) with CX ray spokes MI5 rear hub and Son front >>>>> and they were the nicest build I’ve ever seen by far. Great to work with >>>>> and the price was much better than some other options as well. >>>>> >>>>> On Sunday, August 13, 2023 at 12:56:10 PM UTC-7 Josh C wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Thanks Laing. I do have a set of VO rims on a bike that I recently >>>>>> acquired and like them so far. I've ridden on them throughout the summer >>>>>> quite a bit. I like that they come in a polished finish but the highest >>>>>> hole count is 36. I'm not sure how they will hold up just yet, but they >>>>>> seem nice. Wish they did 'em in a 40h. I don't mind truing a wheel, and >>>>>> have a truing stand, but I'd rather have a pro build the wheel. >>>>>> >>>>>> On Sunday, August 13, 2023 at 2:05:52 PM UTC-4 lconley wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> I almost always build my own wheels, but you cannot go wrong with >>>>>>> either Rich Lesnik (Rivendell / Hands On Wheels) or Peter White. I have >>>>>>> had >>>>>>> wheels from both, and they were flawless. Not local to you though, west >>>>>>> coast and east coast respectively. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I use Velocity or Velo Orange rims; Phil Wood, White Industries, >>>>>>> Paul, Curtis Odom or classic Campagnolo hubs (Nuovo Record or Tipo); >>>>>>> and >>>>>>> Wheelsmith (out of production but still out there) or Sapim spokes. >>>>>>> Most of >>>>>>> my wheels are now 40 and 48 spoke, but I do have quite a few 36 and >>>>>>> even a >>>>>>> couple 32s. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Laing >>>>>>> Delray Beach FL >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Friday, August 11, 2023 at 9:13:50 AM UTC-4 Josh C wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I could use a recommendation for a good wheel builder. I've used >>>>>>>> prowheelbuilder.com in the past and have no complaints. Not sure >>>>>>>> how I landed on them. Just curious if there is another business that I >>>>>>>> should be looking into? I'm located in Indianapolis as well, and would >>>>>>>> prefer sending business to a local or at least midwest company if >>>>>>>> possible. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I'm looking for a set of 700c wheels for my Atlantis. I'm thinking >>>>>>>> I'll do velocity cliffhangers with a SON up front and a nice rear hub. >>>>>>>> The >>>>>>>> rear is not yet totally decided as I like quiet hubs but there are not >>>>>>>> many >>>>>>>> options in rim brake, 36-40h hubs these days. I've got an onyx silent >>>>>>>> hub >>>>>>>> on my crust and love it but they only go up to 32h and I'd prefer 36 >>>>>>>> or 40 >>>>>>>> as I'm a big dude. Which is why I'm thinking about a white industry >>>>>>>> (loud >>>>>>>> as they come) rear hub in 36 or 40h. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Anyway. I'd like to hear about your preferred wheel builders. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/0fd1360f-2b1d-4778-b4e0-04e6412bb5e8n%40googlegroups.com.
