About Wheelworks
Wheelworks has been created by Tristan Thomas with the express aim of building and customizing wheels to best suit the customers’ needs and desires.
Tristan entered the bicycle industry in 1999 after several years as a Glider Instructor Pilot. He started working in a bike shop on Vancouver Island, just a few hours drive from Vancouver’s famous North Shore.
Arriving in New Zealand early in 2002 as part of a break from University he traveled around New Zealand. Shortly after arriving in Wellington he fell in love with the city and with one of its female residents, and at the end of his year ‘holiday’ made the decision to make New Zealand his home.
During next four years he worked in some of Wellington’s largest bicycle stores. Frustrated by a lack of expertise within many stores, and seemingly poor attitudes towards the importance of mechanical quality and workmanship he established Wheelworks. At Wheelworks the service offered does not compromise mechanical excellence for the bottom line.
Tristan studied Mechanical Engineering at the Wellington Institute of Technology and worked with their Centre for Smart Product which interfaces with local companies to assist with the design of innovative products for national and international markets.
This technical and engineering experience is clearly reflected in the Wheelworks philosophy of bicycle mechanics and wheelbuilding.
The goal for Wheelworks is to provide excellent customer service combined with premium quality wheels and workmanship, all to highest quality mechanical standards.
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Tristan Thomas
tristan@wheelworks.co.nz
027 494 5967
