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Category: Wheel repairs

Daan’s Rigida Chrolux Superieur 27 1-1/4 with Normandy Competition hub rebuild

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Adrian Emilsen

Hub: Normandy Competition 36h rear and 36h front Rim: Rigida Chrolux Superieur 27 1-1/4  1973 Spokes: DT Champion Silver Nipples: Dt […]

Posted in DT Swiss, Maillard, Normandy, Rigida, Road, Wheel repairs, Wheels

Trevor’s WTB Frequency i23 Team & eThirteen rebuild

Posted on October 18, 2015December 2, 2015 by Adrian

Hub: e*Thirteen 32h front hub Rim: WTB Frequency i23  Spokes: DT Swiss Competition Black Nipples: Sapim Polyax Hex 12mm brass with h/m washer Lacing […]

Posted in DT Swiss, ethirteen, Sapim, Touring, Wheel builds, Wheel repairs, Wheels, WTB

eBikes – a wheel builders’ perspective

Posted on October 15, 2015June 14, 2016 by Adrian

EBikes are not generally regarded as a glamorous area of cycling tech in the bicycling world, however if you travel […]

Posted in News, Rigida, Rodi, Sapim, Tech Articles, Tools, Wheel repairs

Carlijn’s SRAM drum brake hub on RODi Strong rim

Posted on March 19, 2015December 2, 2015 by Adrian

Hub: SRAM front drum hub Rim: RODi Strong 26″ single wall rim Spokes: Mach1 14G Silver Nipples: Sapim12mm Brass Lacing pattern: 3-cross 

Posted in Touring, Wheel repairs, Wheels

David’s Zipp 303 and DuraAce 9000 rebuild

Posted on February 4, 2015July 18, 2016 by Adrian

Rim: Zipp 303 (24 hole rear) Hub: DuraAce 9000 Spokes: Sapim CX Ray Black Nipples: 14mm Black Sapim Alloy with small washers Pattern: 2 […]

Posted in Road, Wheel repairs, Wheels, Zipp

When wheels fall apart

Posted on October 25, 2014November 9, 2015 by Adrian

The majority of people who come to see me do so for two reasons: 1) they’re looking for a wheel […]

Posted in Tech Articles, Wheel building classes, Wheel repairs

Cowan’s Bontrager Rhythm Elite rebuild

Posted on October 22, 2014December 2, 2015 by Adrian

Failed wheels are good to work on. They require a bit of detective work. In Cowan’s case, I found his wheel […]

Posted in MTB, Wheel repairs, Wheels

Bruce’s Record Rebuild

Posted on February 24, 2014December 1, 2015 by Adrian

Bruce’s beautiful Llewellyn bike had an unfortunate impact in transit from the Audax Alpine Classic back to Sydney. Thankfully his […]

Posted in Road, Wheel repairs, Wheels

Mike’s Easton rebuild

Posted on May 31, 2013December 1, 2015 by Adrian

Mike’s front wheel was damaged in a crash. At least 4 spokes were slightly kinked and 1 had broken. After de-tensioning […]

Posted in Road, Wheel repairs, Wheels

Nick’s Deep V Velocity Track wheel

Posted on February 9, 2013December 1, 2015 by Adrian

Nick recently asked me if I could rebuild his Velocity Deep V track wheel for his single speed commuter. He’d […]

Posted in Singlespeed, Wheel repairs, Wheels

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Adrian, managed to put a few 100 kms on the wheels since Wed. Thanks for all your help in coming up with the final build spec. Your passion & knowledge of your craft were evident in answering my endless questions...
Bernie Roberts, Perth, WA

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