Wheelworks.co.nz, Handbuilt wheels by Tristan Thomas

These wheels are remarkably similar to these but with a few important differences:

These use an earlier generation hub. I believe this model is the first of the 9 speed hubs and is also compatible with modern 10 (and 11) speed drivetrains. This particular hub is fitted with teh ultra-rare Shimano freehub body so will take 8, 9 or 10 speed Shimano cassettes.

Spokes for this wheelset are DT Swiss Revolutions on the front and non-driveside and the stiffer, heavier Competition spokes on the driveside rear. This adds a bit of lateral stiffness to the wheels. Nipples are a combo of brass and alloy.

Rims are Alex R400…410g alloy clinchers. We had originally been waiting for a pair of white Velocity Aeroheads but unfortunately Velocity have been swamped with order for purple Deep V’s and couldn’t deliver on time. We tried some new ‘stealth’ decals….gloss black decals on gloss black rims. The outcome was a bit too subtle and they’re almost invisible.

This pair of wheels is destined for my friend Kah’s white Moser refurbishment with period Chorus and Record parts. It’s going to be one hell of a nice bike.