Wheels are an essential part of the bicycle. Without wheels the concept of the bicycle would be meaningless: there would […]
Category: Tech Articles
eBikes – a wheel builders’ perspective
EBikes are not generally regarded as a glamorous area of cycling tech in the bicycling world, however if you travel […]
The surgeon and the funeral director: on proprietary wheels
I build wheels and I repair them. When it comes to repairing, I often find myself playing one of two […]
Dynamos are forever
I’ve cycled almost every day for transport and fitness over the last ten years. Yes, I’m a cycling tragic. For […]
When things go foul: tips for DIY mechanics on cycling holidays
January is a good time to be a cycling fan when you live in Australia. Every year thousands of cyclists […]
Keeping your wheels in tip top condition
Keeping your bike clean and running smoothly is always a work in progress. While most cyclists will notice when their gears are […]
Meditative and rewarding: An introduction to wheel building
Wheel building is wrongly characterised as a ‘dark art’. In reality it’s very simple. In a scene from the film, Triplets […]
When wheels fall apart
The majority of people who come to see me do so for two reasons: 1) they’re looking for a wheel […]
The roadside wrench
Finishing is often more memorable than winning. In the annals of cycling history, few people would know the name of […]
The wheel builder’s toolbox
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about the wheel building tools that I own and the ones that I wish to acquire. […]