Broken spokes and dark chocolate
Spokes break for a bunch of different reasons but the most common that we see on our wheels is the ol’ stick-in-the-wheel.
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Interview with George Bennett
Tristan’s 2013 interview with George Bennett at his first Giro d’Italia (originally published in NZ Road Cyclist magazine).
Continue readingAndrew’s Tour Aotearoa
Tour Aotearoa is as much a mental and emotional journey as it is a physical challenge. Andrew’s write up shares the highs and lows of his experiences on the TA.
Continue readingHappy bearings = happy wheels
How long your bearings last is a combination of factors. How do you know if your bearings need to be replaced?
Continue readingWill a mullet make your riding better?
The pros and cons of a mullet, plus the ability to try one on your own bike
Continue readingCory’s EnduroLite with Berd spokes and Berd Talon hubs
Cory approached us looking for a new wheelset for a new bike he’s building. He immediately loved the light weight and smooth ride quality of Berd spokes, so after talking through a few options we settled on this combination of Berd Talon hubs, Berd spokes, and EnduroLite carbon rims.This is a super capable wheelset with […]
Continue readingHow to install the Hope Pro5 freehub body
Five easy steps to install a Hope Pro5 freehub body.
Continue readingRoadies: Two New GP5000 Models Are On The Way
I’ve been a fan of Continental tyres since the GP4000 was released way back in 2005 and I’ve followed their progression to the 4000s, the 4000s II, the 5000, and the current 5000 STR tubeless.Rumour around the campfire is that we’re about to have two new tubeless-ready models of the 5000: the TT (time trial) […]
Continue readingCelebrating Milestones in a Cyclone
Two weeks ago we tried to celebrate Wheelworks 17th birthday but a cyclone ripped through New Zealand leaving a path of death and destruction
Continue readingOur Custom Wheel Boxes
Very early in Wheelworks history I was shipping wheels all over NZ and Australia and I needed a way to ensure they arrived safe-and-sound, without damage, and in good-looking boxes. This is the design I came up with 17 years ago. The wheel(s) are zip-tied into an insert which is inside the cardboard carton. They’re held […]
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