Use this Builder to customise your own wheels. Buy online or speak to a friendly sales rep. Don't worry if you're not sure - after you place an order we'll call you and talk through the choices you've made to ensure everything is correct!

We set out with 4 keys goals when designing the W:one

1. Match the performance and durability of the best e-bike and enduro wheels on the market.
2. Surpass those wheelsets in long-term serviceability and ease of maintenance
3. Simplify the buying process by offering a careful selection of high-performance options that deliver exactly what you need and nothing you don't.
4. Deliver all of this at a competitive pricepoint.  

The W:one is designed for enduro and ebikes, and for riders who are hard on equipment and demand long term reliability.  It has a 190kg bike+rider weight limit.

In the Box

Your new W:one wheels arrive pre-taped and fitted with high-flow tubeless valves, ready to ride straight out of the box.

Tracked courier delivery is free of charge in New Zealand and Australia.

Your wheels will be securely packaged in a custom-made cardboard box, produced in-house on our CNC. The twin-cushion cardboard is made from 68% to 71% recycled material, with the remaining pulp sourced from sustainably managed forests in Kawerau and Tokoroa. The shipping box is designed for multiple uses and is fully recyclable.

We’ve eliminated single-use plastic, styrofoam, and unnecessary ink from our packaging to reduce waste while ensuring your wheels arrive safely.

Component Specifications

Built for Long-Term Performance

Every component has been carefully tested against industry leaders, both on the trail and in our test fixtures, to ensure it meets our exacting standards.

These wheels are designed for long-term serviceability and ownership. Every W:one wheel is individually built in New Zealand to Wheelworks' meticulous quality standards and backed by a warranty and rim replacement deal, ensuring lasting performance and easy maintenance.

Rims

W:one rims are among the most durable aluminium rims we’ve tested, outperforming competitor options in both lab and real-world conditions. Our rigorous testing has proven their strength and resilience, ensuring they stand up to the toughest conditions with confidence. Their 3.3mm thick bead is incredibly strong and remains tubeless even after large impacts. The flared bead reduces pinch flats and tyre damage from heavy impacts.

The rim is joined using advanced bonding technology, which enhances strength, improves impact resistance, and ensures a perfectly sealed tubeless-ready joint.  This is a new technology which is superior to traditional pinning or welding as it ensures an accurate, fully tubeless-sealed joint without introducing localized heat warping to the rim.

Each rim is laser-engraved with a unique wheelset number and spoke lengths, making it easier to track, service, and replace parts when needed—so you can keep riding without hassle for years to come.

Hubs

We’ve partnered with Hope to use the Pro5 hubs, known for their excellent quality, fast engagement, and long-term durability. Their precision-engineered internals provide smooth operation under load, making them a top choice for demanding trail and enduro riders. Maintenance is straightforward, with a fully serviceable design that allows easy bearing and freehub servicing. Small parts are widely available, ensuring long-term support and hassle-free ownership. 

You can find a full deepdive on the Pro5 in our hub portal.

• Available in Centerlock and 6-bolt rotor options.
• Freehub compatibility: XD, HG, and Microspline, with options for 54t steel or 108t aluminum engagement. We recommend the 54t freehub for e-MTB use.
• Manufactured in the UK.

Spokes

The Alpina Extralite Round, produced in Italy, is a double-butted spoke measuring 2.0mm at the head and thread, tapering to 1.7mm in the center. Alpina’s unique two-stage cold-forming process strengthens the spoke head significantly, making it up to 30% more durable than other brands. This results in a spoke that better withstands high-tension loads, improving longevity and reliability in demanding riding conditions.

For convenience, spoke lengths are laser-engraved onto the rim, ensuring quick and precise replacements when needed, reducing downtime and simplifying maintenance.

Spoke Nipples

We use Sapim Polyax Secure Lock nipples, produced in Belgium, for their durability and reliability. These corrosion-resistant nipples ensure long-term performance and make re-truing easy, even after years of riding. The Polyax head features a ball shape that improves alignment inside the rim, reducing stress at critical points and minimizing the risk of spoke breakage.

High Flow Tubeless Valves

W:one wheels come equipped with our high-flow tubeless valves, designed to enhance ease of use and long-term performance. These valves feature:

• No-clog head to prevent sealant buildup and maintain airflow.
• Removable head for effortless seating of stubborn tyres.
• Fully rebuildable for long-term reliability and serviceability.  Each sub-component is available individually.
• Slotted base for full compatibility with tyre inserts,

Weight

A W:one rim is 652 grams.  Wheelset weight gets complicated on custom wheels as different hub models and freehub body types weigh different amounts.

If you're worried about wheelset weight, the W:one isn't for you.  It's a big, burly rim laced to a durable and maintainable hub with 32 spokes and brass nipples.  It's no weightweenie. 

If you need a weight for a specific hub and freehub body combination please get in touch.

No Swaps

Please note we're unable to make component swaps in the W:series wheels.  

By purchasing components in bulk, streamlining our assembly process, and building wheels in advance during downtime we're able keep costs down on this range.  If you need something unique different check out our Flite range.

Every wheelset is still built to our exacting standards and delivers the same precision, durability, and performance Wheelworks is known for without compromising on build quality.

Easy to Maintain

We’ve chosen high-quality, proven components and built them with long-term ownership in mind.

• Brass nipples, grease on spoke threads, and laser-engraved spoke lengths ensure easy maintenance.
• Each wheel has a unique engraved wheelset number, allowing us to assist with upgrades or rebuilds when switching drivetrains or bikes.
• These small details make a real difference in durability, but they’re nearly impossible to spot for the untrained eye.

Accidents Happen

The truth is, any aluminium rim will dent if hit hard enough. The design, material choice, and construction method all influence how well a rim withstands impacts. Unlike carbon rims, which crack under extreme force, aluminium rims dent or flat-spot.

Using our impact test rig, we’ve verified that W:one rims outperform the best aluminium wheels on the market by maintaining their structural integrity under repeated high-impact forces. They resist deformation, retain tubeless integrity, and exhibit less damage compared to competitor models, ensuring long-term reliability on the toughest trails. We test the W:one model up to 200 Joules of energy, simulating root strikes and heavy landings.

Extensive real-world testing by our ambassadors confirms these lab results. Riders have taken these wheels through brutal enduro races and demanding multi-day helibiking trips, and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive—exceptional durability with minimal maintenance required. The W:one model is an incredibly durable wheelset, able to withstand heavy impacts and cased jumps with only minimal damage or flat-spotting.

Warranty

The W:one wheelset comes with a 12-month warranty covering manufacturing defects, material issues, and workmanship. Our thorough wheelbuilding and QC processes ensure any potential problems are caught before the wheels leave our workshop.

The maximum system weight (bike + rider) for the W:one is 190kg.

Rim Replacement Program

In the unlikely event you damage a W:one rim, we offer a heavily discounted rebuild program to keep your wheels rolling without breaking the bank. This ensures that long-term ownership remains cost-effective, providing peace of mind for riders tackling tough terrain. While exchange rates and global trade conditions may affect future pricing, we are committed to keeping costs as low as possible for our customers. This offer is valid for two years for the original owner and is non-transferable.

• $190 for a new rim and 32 spoke nipples for self-rebuild.
• $310 for us to rebuild your wheel with a new rim and spoke nipples.

Legendary Wheelbuild Quality

A well-built wheel stays true for longer, withstands more punishment, and remains easy to service, ensuring reliability ride after ride. Build quality is what transforms good components into exceptional wheels. 

For us, good wheelbuilding means a blend of expert craftsmanship, custom-written software, and purpose-built tools, all working together to create the highest-quality wheels. For over 19 years, we've been committed to perfecting every detail—measuring, testing, and continuously improving. We've developed proprietary processes and designed our own specialized tools to ensure every wheel meets our exacting standards. 

Production and Country of Origin

Rims: W:one rims are produced in the USA

Spokes: Alpina spokes are fabricated in Northern Italy

Spoke nipples: Sapim spoke nipples are produced in Belgium

Hubs: Hope hubs are produced in the United Kingdom

We custom build each wheel in our Wellington workshop

End of Life

Aluminium rims, hub shells, stainless steel spokes and brass nipples are all recyclable at your local metal recycler, or you can return these materials to Wheelworks for recycling. 

The cardboard shipping carton can be kerbside recycled

Find out more

If you need any help understanding whether the W:one is the right wheelset for you please call us on 04 387 3592 or email sales@wheelworks.co.nz

Rider: Bradley Harris  |  Photo: Christopher Chase  |  Location: Coronet Peak