Wheelworks.co.nz, Handbuilt wheels by Tristan Thomas

Paul wanted a stiff rear wheel…I mean really stiff.  He’d had some bad luck with Reynolds and decided that the Enve 65 rim would be the best option.  I agreed.

We used an Alchemy ORC hub.  This hub has the best driveside bracing angle of anything out there meaning it builds into a stiff wheel.

I laced them together with 28 DT Swiss Aerolite bladed spokes.  Why 28?  Because its, you guessed it, stiff.

Custom black Enve decals look awesome.

Kevin called wanting a pair of tubular event / race wheels which would be aerodynamic and light.  He’s not very heavy so he also wanted a wheelset which would handle crosswinds well.

The Enve 3.4 tubulars are the perfect rim for these roles.

I used an Alchemy ELF front hub and a DT Swiss 240s rear hub, and had the hubs and two spokes at each valve coloured in arctic white to match Kevin’s bike.

All spokes are DT Swiss Aerolites with Enve internal spoke nipples.

1254 grams is a great weight for such an aerodynamic and versatile pair of wheels.

Mike wanted a new pair of carbon clinchers for the upcoming Tour of New Zealand.

We chose the Enve 45 clincher rims with a 24 front / 28 rear spoke count to provide great stiffness and durability for Mike.

Chris King Campagnolo-compatibile hubs in red add a nice touch of colour to the wheels and work well with larger and more powerful riders because of their wide flange spacing and exceptional quality.  Custom black Enve decals provide a stealth look at the rim.

These are a top-quality pair of carbon clinchers.

Scott wanted a pair of stealth Enve clinchers for everyday riding.

Scott is a big guy so we went with a 24 hole front wheel and a 28 hole rear to ensure stiffness and durability will be good.  The molded spoke hole in the Enve rims mean the fibers are not damaged by drilling and there is a carbon ‘pad’ for the nipple to sit on which almost eliminates the chance of cracking around the spoke hole.

Chris King R45 road hubs are not the lightest option out there but their high quality and great flange dimensions means they’re well suited for this use.  All King products are made in a ‘green’ factory in Portland, Oregon.

DT Swiss Aerolite spokes and internal nipples tie the wheels together.  The front wheel is laced radially, and the rear is two-cross on both sides.

The black decals are a custom upgrade which I offer at Wheelworks and can be done in any colour under the sun. Personally I think the black-on-black decals look great.

Enve’s awesome new 6.7 rims are starting to ship. This pair is laced to an Alchemy ELF front hub and a DT Swiss 240s rear hub with DT Swiss bladed Aerolite spokes.

Decals are custom bogan-black to match the stealth look of the rims.

If you haven’t read about Enve’s 6.7 rims then check out this Velonews and this BikeRadar article. Rims are in stock and I can build them to whatever hubs are going to be the best match for your weight and riding style.