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Popular choices

Not sure where to start? Here are some of our most popular hub choices.

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We have many more hubs available, and if we don't have what you want, we can order from most manufacturers.

Road hubs are traditionally available with 28, 32 or 36 holes and are suited to bikes with rim brakes. Disc brake hubs aren't just for mountain bikes and are typically available with 32 or 36 holes. Many of our popular road hubs are also available with a disc option.

Rims

Bicycle rims are traditionally available in 28, 32 and 36 hold count and are made from aluminium. Rims designed only for disc or track wheels do not feature a braking surface and therefore can't be used with rim brakes. Road rims feature a machined surface for brake pads are also suitable for disc or track builds.

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Spoke Selection

Wheels can be laced using different numbers of spokes to influence their strength, weight, and ride quality. The more spokes used, the more the load is spread and the stronger the wheel should be.

The number of spokes required is determined by the hubs and rims you have selected. A 32 hole hub and rim will require 32 spokes per wheel, so 64 spokes in total for the pair of wheels.

Spoke options

Plain gauge—40p per spoke (silver)

Constructed from stainless steel and often used to build wheels where weight-saving is not an issue. They are slightly heavier than double-butted and offer a slightly stiffer ride because of their thicker cross section.

Double butted—£0.80 per spoke (silver), £1.19 per spoke (black)

We build with DT Swiss Competition or Sapim Laser. These are lightweight spokes that are thinner in the middle (going from 2mm to 1.8mm and back to 2mm again) to save weight and reduce ride stiffness without compromising on wheel strength. Ideal for long distance wheelset and for those wanting comfort on poor road surfaces.

Aero bladed—£2.65 (silver), £3.25 (black) per spoke

These have a flattened cross-section to reduce wind resistance. Suited to time-trial bikes and wheelsets intended for racing. We build with Sapim CX-Ray.

Triple butted—£0.80 per spoke

The strongest spokes available. We build with DT Swiss Alpine III spokes, which are suited to extreme riding conditions, touring, and heavy duty use.

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Common Questions

What is the build time?
We aim to complete booked wheel builds within 48 hours ready for collection from our London store or ready for shipping.

Can I have a single wheel built?
Yes. Wheel builds are priced per wheel.

Can I supply my own components?
Yes. build labour is £35 per wheel for standard three-cross. The charge is £40 per wheel if you request radial, two cross or are building on a carbon rim as labour time is higher. 

Is there are de-lace charge?
Yes. If you wish to re-use the rim, not just the hub. There is a de-lace charge of £5-10 as each spoken requires careful detensioning, rather than being cut out which can buckle the rim.

Do I need rim tape?
No. It is included if all the components are purchased from Condor
Yes. If you are supplying the parts of your wheel build. Velox cloth rim tape is £2.99 per rim.

How do I book a wheel build?
We operate a booking system to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the workshop. We'll always endeavour to go the extra mile to meet your requirements. We kindly ask you to contact us to book a wheel build. If you are supplying your own components, please supply the parts ahead of the booking date.

Do I get skewers?
It depends on the hub. Shimano, Condor and Campagnolo hubs are supplied with quick release skewers. Hope and Chris King hubs are not supplied with skewers.