Hand-built wheels are my training “hoops” of choice (with apologies for use of word hoops to BikeSnobNYC). Mavic Open Pros, black. 32-hole. Three-cross. Rear ‘hoop’ tied and soldered. On Dura Ace hubs. Shazam. Truly bomb-proof. I wish I could build wheels myself. I have a great buddy in San Diego who built me the set who wrenched for the U23 Team at the Tour of Georgia, as well as Team Gerolsteiner there before the race (and team) caved under. I’ve never seen him work, but I imagine it is similar to this video, courtesy of Andy Waterman. Wheelie, aka Wheelbuilding Timelapse, is the latest crave.
Wheelbuilding Timelapse from Andy Waterman on Vimeo.
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