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  1. nick_the_wheelbuilder
    I've found the Gorilla tape too thick, and can definitely leave a thick sticky messy residue if you remove it from the rim. The blue or yellow plastic tapes leave no residue and are thin enough not to affect how some tyres seat on the rims.
  2. nick_the_wheelbuilder
    That’s a bloody nice trying stand Dave! Look after your hands!
  3. nick_the_wheelbuilder
    Most bike shops should be able to get it. I can supply you with a roll of your chosen width (23-33mm in increments) 60m long, for R275 plus delivery. PM me.
  4. nick_the_wheelbuilder
    I use blue plastic (not fibre-based) rim tape on all the wheels I build. Typically 2 wraps per rim. I'm not partial to any one sealant - they all do a fairly good job - but I like Stans and Enduro seal.
  5. nick_the_wheelbuilder
    That's totally understandable. Save your cash, come on holiday to Wilderness and bring the wheels with you
  6. nick_the_wheelbuilder
    As we come to the end of the year, I was crunching the numbers. It's not been the best year for business, admittedly, but it's been fun and rewarding. Some very special wheel sets have been assembled in, and left my workshop. How was your 2024? Any exciting plans for 2025?
  7. nick_the_wheelbuilder
    At least 120kg system weight. These rims are light (240g per rim), not fragile. This translates to a sensible recommended 90kg rider weight limit. For bigger guys, we opt for 280g rims up to 110kg rider weight.
  8. nick_the_wheelbuilder
    Here's a little teaser. Soon (within a month or 2) I'll be able to build 29" carbon MTB wheelsets with 30mm inner rim width, BOOST spacing, steel bladed spokes and black brass nipples, with a 5-year warranty... At only 1150g for the wheelset! Stay tuned for more info.
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    RRP under R250
  10. nick_the_wheelbuilder
    You can get 1x chainrings that will fit your crank for WAY less than R1000. I got a 32h 104BCD narrow-wide chainring for my son's bike for under R300. PM me if you're interested in something like that.
  11. nick_the_wheelbuilder
    Any bike is only as good as it's wheels. Expect me to say otherwise? đŸ¤£đŸ¤£ Regardless of what bike you go for, make sure you invest in strong wheels. Wheels that come stock standard on bikes are made for the average 80kg guy who is a casual rider. Something like Stan's Flow EX3 rims, laced to a proper set of hubs, like Hope Pro5, with double butted spokes and brass nipples are what you need, and will last you longer than your bike. Find a decent 2nd hand bike for R25k and spend R15k on wheels. There is nothing worse than having a bad riding experience because of equipment failure.
  12. nick_the_wheelbuilder
    Is there no "Stickerbomb" thread? Maybe we should start one....
  13. nick_the_wheelbuilder
    If you're asking about how I stop them from falling over when taking the photos... I normally stand the rim on the floor and they stay standing... In this case, the rear wheel is leaning against the pump - the wheel wants to roll because oof the weight of the valve.
  14. nick_the_wheelbuilder
    Beauty is definitely in the eye of the beholder...
  15. nick_the_wheelbuilder
    Here's a quick pic of the last set of gravel wheels I put together recently. Pretty light for an all-alloy wheelset, weighing in around 1580g. Stan's Crest Mk4 rims, bladed spokes and centerlock hubs. P.S. I can't decide whether or not I like the sticker-bombed pump.... your thoughts?
  16. nick_the_wheelbuilder
    Your brakes don't have Shimano's "servo-wave" technology which adds a lot of extra power. I wouldn't try and upgrade either the levers or calipers, but go with a new brake set completely. Even the Deore 2-piston brakes will be remarkably more powerful than what you have. R3795 at the moment on Evobikes.
  17. nick_the_wheelbuilder
    Friday night, so time to show off some more gorgeous wheels. South Industries GX gravel rims on Hope hubs. These will do the Tour Divide in '25 or '26. Wrapped in Panaracer 43c SS tyres. Enjoy!
  18. nick_the_wheelbuilder
    Absolutely nothing wrong with rim brakes. Also nothing wrong with fitting "road" wheels to your gravel bike. The main difference between the 2 is going to be things like the frame geometry. A decent aero carbon road wheelset will be very light (1200-1300g) and cost around R20-30k. The decision is between buying a whole bike or just a set of wheels... Get in touch if you want to explore wheel options.
  19. nick_the_wheelbuilder
    Oh Hell Yes! SSWCSA2025 Bring it on!
  20. nick_the_wheelbuilder
    Just want to share some pics of a wheelset I've just finished. 30mm inner width carbon Nextie Vista rims, H-Works BOOST hubs, Pillar PSR Xtra1420 bladed spokes and black brass DSN nipples. 1260g wheelset weight. Enjoy
  21. nick_the_wheelbuilder
    ARC 24 rims? What hubs are those?
  22. nick_the_wheelbuilder
    You'll struggle to find one I think. An entire crankset with both arms and chainrings is only like R700. Shout if you need help sourcing one.
  23. nick_the_wheelbuilder
    Coming from a wheel builder perspective, the only thing wrong with rim brake wheels is the rims will eventually wear out and you'll need to rebuild the wheels with new ones ... in 5-10 years. Yes disc wheels might be wider and can take 28c+ tyres, but any decent relatively modern rim brake bike should be able to fit 28's anyways. You could find a used rim brake bike with awesome components for cheap and upgrade to amazing carbon wheels, and have a superb bike that will serve you well for the next 10-15 years. That's what I'd do...
  24. nick_the_wheelbuilder
    Does anyone have one of these hubs lying around? Specifically: - 142x12 / or 135QR - Shimano HG freehub - Straightpull 28h - Centerlock disc - Black or white will do. Thanks in advance!
  25. nick_the_wheelbuilder
    There are very few road xD cassettes on the market - any particular reason to switch to xD other than to use with a cassette you have already? I'll be cheaper and easier to get another cassette that fits the existing freehub.
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