RECENT BLOGS →

RECENT TWEETS →

  • Ric Hjertberg from Wheel Fanatyk visited the shop earlier this month and wrote a blog about my spoke cutting setup. https://t.co/K8pma5AmtS
  • VanIsle cycling protip: when a deer crosses your path, look in the opposite direction for another deer about to run into you. #yyjbike

RECENT INSTAGRAMS →

  • A nice DT•WTB job built with Sapim Force going out today. #handbuiltwheels #bicycle #wheelbuilding #sapim #sapimforce #dtswiss #dtswiss350 #wtb #wheelfanatyk #parktool
  • This polished-on-polished wheelset going out the door today. The rider specifically requested 2x front / 3x rear lacing, which was just fine with me. The rims were a pleasure to build. #handbuiltwheels #bicycle #wheelbuilding #araya #arayasa730 #sapim #sapimforce #chrisking #chriskingwhyonly120kgf #parktool #wheelfanatyk #workbench
  • A challenger appears. When you see these tools do you think knuckles saved? Money made? Toxic masculinity? These tools are made for mounting tight tires (manly!) and are safer than plain levers. I’ve been using the Kool-stop tool on the right for about five years. The Challenge tool, left, is new and looks to be a little more sophisticated. #handbuiltwheels #bicycle #wheelbuilding #koolstop #challengetires
  • Which of these identical 24h hubs will give the best #valveholevision? Manufacturers don’t register logo position with the flange drilling so the best result may be a few degrees from perfect. #handbuiltwheels #bicycle #wheelbuilding #hopetech