Wheel Building

Custom building wheels is one of our specialties and we can handle any requests. We keep a good selection of hubs, rims and spokes in-stock, and can obtain practically any wheel parts to order.

 

Velocity Bikes has some of the most highly skilled wheel builders, and builds the finest wheels in the UK. We ship to customers throughout the world. All of our hand built wheels come with a *3 month money-back guarantee.

 

Mike has been building wheels for top racing cyclists and around the world tours for over 23 years. Toby is now a qualified DT Swiss wheel builders, so our high wheel building standards are wholly consitent. No wheel building job, nowever specialist, is beyond our means or experience.

The cost to build each wheel runs from £25, and spokes generally cost £10-30 per wheel.

 

We also keep a wide range of bearing balls and cartridge bearings in stock, and have specialist cartridge removal tools and presses. We can service your hubs quickly and without the damage to sensitive bearings that can result from incorrect fitting.

 

Wheels can be trued on site. The labour charge depends on how long the repair takes but on most occasions costs from £9 upto £20.

 

Pre-built wheels are becoming ever more popular with riders due to their strength, design and high performance.

 

Velocity Bikes carries stocks of pre-built wheels, the choices are extensive. If you require further assistance or advice, please feel free to ring us at any time on 02392 654400.

 

*This guarantee is for the quality of our wheel building, and excludes issues due to constituent components, i.e. spokes, rims and hubs.