Wheel builder Cape Town

[HMB3]

Hi ,who is one of best wheel builders in Cpt , I am big lad and wheels keep on breaking so bought proper hub set and good rims , now need someone to build it that I will last .

[Puncture Kid]

Hi ,who is one of best wheel builders in Cpt , I am big lad and wheels keep on breaking so bought proper hub set and good rims , now need someone to build it that I will last .

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[DieselnDust]

where in Cape Town are you and how far are you willing to travel?

[Thomo]

Always used BMC for wheels.

Been a while since last build though so not too sure who's doing their wheels now.

Heard good things about William's Bike Shop out in Somerset West too.

[Christie]

+1 for William's

[CAAD4]

What's a proper Hub set and rims for a big lad?

[Evo R]

What do you weigh if i may ask? As i am a big/Heavy lad myself and have not broke any wheels....yet!

[funnyman]

+1 for Williams. Knows all there is to know about wheels!

[CAAD4]

Ja I use Hope on my MTB's, but I saw no mention of MTB wheels in the OP.

[DieselnDust]

good reliable wheels is not just about the hubs and rims but also about the spokes and number of spokes and lastly spoke tension. For bigger guys, anyone over 90kg 32Hole should be the starting point, spokes with 2.0mm threaded section and head before the j-bend of mushroom head and not less than a 1.6mm middle section. Then the rim doesn't matter so much unless you go for silly lightweight Aluminum rims.

Alex, DT Swiss, Notubes all make cost effective robust products. Mavic has updated  their alloy MTB rim tech and remain a very good option with the EN827, EN 427 and E-XM430

[ValeYellow]

+2 for William at Williams Bike Shop in Somerset West