Is it worth breaking axles for 690 POE? Wheelworks Handcrafted Wheels 2023-11-10 | 690 engagement points and an amazing sound are tradeoffs for poor bearing life and broken axles. We now know the Industry 9 Hydra’s unique design suffers these issues. So what can you do about it?
High Flow Valves Wheelworks Handcrafted Wheels 2026-08-20 | There are plenty of features packed into our high flow tubeless valvesYou can buy the valves here:wheelworks.co.nz/shop/high-flow-tubeless-valve-2509All the service parts are available here:wheelworks.co.nz/shop/category/tubeless-valves-high-flow-valve-service-parts-4698
Curious why the new G30 at $2800 is similar-but-different to the $4000 OG? Wheelworks Handcrafted Wheels 2026-07-26 | ...
Dial R-SL hub deep dive Wheelworks Handcrafted Wheels 2026-07-07 | Dial R-SL: A Light, Fast, Serviceable Road & Gravel HubThe Dial R-SL is a road and gravel-focused hub built around the quality and serviceability standard of our Dial hub range.When we launched the original Dial hub, the brief was simple: one hub that fits almost any bike, has fully interchangeable parts, is easy to service at home, and lasts a very long time. It delivered on all of that.But eBikes happened. As full-power eBikes have become mainstream, it's become genuinely impossible to build one hub that is both featherlight for road and gravel and capable of handling the torque and loads of a modern full-power eBike. Those jobs are just too different now.The Dial R-SL is a new road and gravel branch of the Dial family: purpose-built to be fast and light, but just as easy to live with over the long haul as the original.The Dial R-SL is now available and an option in our online wheel builder. All the detailed specs are at:wheelworks.co.nz/dial-r-sl-deep-dive
These high flow tubeless valves are included with all our wheels Wheelworks Handcrafted Wheels 2025-09-10 | ...
We Built a Rim Impact Jig (And What It Taught Us About Wheel Strength) Wheelworks Handcrafted Wheels 2025-08-27 | At Wheelworks, we don’t just trust marketing claims — we test, measure, and learn. That’s why we built our own rim impact fixture jig. By simulating real-world root strikes, we can see exactly how rims fail and understand the hidden consequences, from flat spots to spoke tension loss.In this video we’ll show you:The four main ways rims fail: bead fold over, flat spots, spoke hole cracking, and tacos.How we test using 100 joules of energy, a 20mm anvil angled at 5°, and a 2.4” tyre at 20psi.Why these tests give us the confidence to make better wheel recommendations.This is what sets Wheelworks apart: when you ask about durability or performance, we don’t just give opinions — we give proof.Check out our full range of handcrafted wheels at wheelworks.co.nzThanks to Bradley Harris for the ride clips #Wheelworks #WheelTesting #MTB #HandbuiltWheels #RimImpactTest
DT Swiss FR-571 - impact tested and cut up Wheelworks Handcrafted Wheels 2025-08-08 | Will the newest heavy-hitting rim from DT Swiss be up to the task? We hit it with 100 Joules of impact energy to compare it to the rest of the DT Swiss range.All of the info available at wheelworks.co.nz/dt-swiss-rim-comparison
Erase hubs deep dive Wheelworks Handcrafted Wheels 2025-07-22 | Clever ratchet hubs which are simple, beautifully designed, and exceptionally well-made. Do Erase hubs live up to their first impressions?All charts and data are at www.wheelworks.co.nz/erase
What happens when you give a kiwi wheelbuilder a laser? Wheelworks Handcrafted Wheels 2025-03-26 | We’re now laser-etching our logo, spoke lengths, and unique wheel numbers onto our W:series wheels.This is the kind of project we love—take a deep dive into why we made the switch from vinyl decals, how we bought a laser, prototyped a process, and built a dedicated station to make it all work.
KOM Xeno hub sound Wheelworks Handcrafted Wheels 2025-03-13 | The KOM Xeno is one of the most unique hubs we've seen
Garbaruk RS hub sound Wheelworks Handcrafted Wheels 2025-03-13 | Garbaruk's new hubs are here and they sound great!
W:one impact testing Wheelworks Handcrafted Wheels 2025-02-11 | 100 Joules of energy, 20psi Maxxis Dissector DD tyre, repeated hits at the same rim location
W:one rim laser engraving Wheelworks Handcrafted Wheels 2025-02-10 | We laser engrave the Wheelworks logo, the wheels spoke length, and your unique wheelset number on every W:one aluminium wheel.
DT Swiss 240 Ratchet DEG Deepdive Wheelworks Handcrafted Wheels 2024-07-23 | I’ve just spent a staggering 45 hours pulling apart, measuring, researching and comparing the 240 Ratchet DEG hub to its DT Swiss siblings so you don't have to.All of this hub info including endcap matrix and axle charts lives on our website at wheelworks.co.nz/dt-swiss-240-ratchet-deg-deepdive
Grimlock upgrades Wheelworks Handcrafted Wheels 2024-07-01 | Grimlock is a classic case of making a prototype to test a concept, not really knowing if it’s going to work, but it does… and in fact it works so well that you never end up re-making those first bits until you really need to do so.#shorts
DT Swiss ratchet DEG what do you want to know? #shorts #bicyclewheels #bikelife #mtb Wheelworks Handcrafted Wheels 2024-06-25 | Help me write my YouTube script: What do you want to know about the new DT Swiss DEG hub system?I'm about to do a deep dive into the most significant hub change DT Swiss has made in 20 years
Spoiler alert: suits EXP Ratchet fans riding ebikes. Is that you? Wheelworks Handcrafted Wheels 2024-02-07 | The DT Swiss 240 EXP OS Hybrid hubs are here! They’re a unique hub for a very small subset of riders - is that you?They use an oversized version of DT Swiss' EXP system, a larger axle, smaller bearings, and a steel freehub body. Let's pull them apart and see how they stack up
Replace a spoke without tyre removal with this 3d printed tool Wheelworks Handcrafted Wheels 2023-12-08 | If you need to replace a broken spoke, but not the nipple, you either need to remove the tyre and/or insert, or risk the nipple falling into the rim - it’s a fiddly and frustrating job. I couldn't find a good tool for this job so I’ve made one and now it's a super easy job. Let me show you how it works, how I designed it, and how you can get one for yourself.Buy or download from wheelworks.co.nz/tools
3d printed hotcakes Wheelworks Handcrafted Wheels 2023-12-08 | Our 3d printed spoke nipple clamps are keeping swear jars empty
Replace a spoke without tyre removal with this 3d printed tool Wheelworks Handcrafted Wheels 2023-11-24 | If you need to replace a broken spoke, but not the nipple, you either need to remove the tyre and/or insert, or risk the nipple falling into the rim - it’s a fiddly and frustrating job. I couldn't find a good tool for this job so I’ve made one and now it's a super easy job. Let me show you how it works, how I designed it, and how you can get one for yourself.Buy or download from wheelworks.co.nz/tools
Hope Pro5 deepdive Wheelworks Handcrafted Wheels 2023-05-30 | Tristan pulls the new Hope Pro5 hubs apart to see how they work and see what the differences are between the Pro4, DT Swiss, Industry 9 and other hubs
Berd Talon hub deepdive Wheelworks Handcrafted Wheels 2023-05-27 | Tristan pulls apart the new Berd Talon hubs and gets geeky. How do they compare to the DT Swiss 350, Industry 9 Hydra or Hope Pro5 hubs?UPDATE from after the vid was published: We've got full access to spare parts, seals etc etc. Great stuff !Freehub body “standards”are a mess. This tool will help:wheelworks.co.nz/what-freehub-body-do-i-need
Quick look at the Hope Pro4 #shorts Wheelworks Handcrafted Wheels 2023-02-05 | We love Hope Pro4 hubs: They’re durable, serviceable, good-looking, and great sounding. We stock the Pro4 in all 6 colours, plus all of the pawls, springs, bearings, axles and service parts you could ever need to maintain your hubs.Is the Pro4 right for you? Drop us note and let’s talk
Berd Spokes: We answer your questions! Wheelworks Handcrafted Wheels 2022-12-01 | We asked you to submit questions on what you want to know about the space-aged string spokes: Berd Polylight spokes (@berdspokes).Tristan answers your questions about these Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) spokes and talks about some of their unique properties.If you want to learn more, go to our Berd's nest here: wheelworks.co.nz/berd-spokesor flick us a comment below!0:11 Hub Compatibility1:02 Spoke Twist During Build1:40 Ride Feel3:46 Knitting4:23 Use With Alloy Rims5:28 Durability
2023 DT Swiss Rim Comparison and Review Wheelworks Handcrafted Wheels 2022-10-11 | How does the current DT Swiss aluminium rim range stack up? We cut them all open and find some very interesting things.Want a pair of your own, or have more questions? Contact us at Wheelworks.co.nzMeasurements and Write-Up: www.wheelworks.co.nz/a-close-look-at-the-dt-swiss-fr-541DT Swiss rim comparison to XM 481, EX 511, HX 531 and FR 541#wheelbuilding #mountainbike #dtswiss #bike #customwheels #newzealand #nz #learning #mtb
Carls Custom SL Wheelset Wheelworks Handcrafted Wheels 2022-06-27 | Carl, our Road and Gravel specialist here at Wheelworks, has just purchased a new set of wheels for his bike. To answers some of the common questions we get, Carl takes us through his process of purchasing a custom set of wheels.
What is Road Boost? Wheelworks Handcrafted Wheels 2022-06-14 | What's up with this new hub width standard, "Road Boost"?What is it and where did it come from? Road cyclists, e-bikers, and gravel adventurers all may need to know. Tristan from Wheelworks answers these questions and more!
Why Do Spokes Break? Wheelworks Handcrafted Wheels 2022-05-20 | Unless something getting jammed into it a wheel should not break spokes. It’s the wheelbuilder’s job, that’s us, to use the right components, the right build processes and the right tools to ensure that your new wheels arrive perfectly straight and perfectly tensioned, but importantly that they stay that way without breaking spokes, for their life.This video takes a look at the main reasons that spokes and nipples break and what we do to pre-empt and mitigate them. Over the past 16 years of running Wheelworks I’ve seen a lot of broken spokes which has given me a chance to analyse and understand these problems. From day-1 I’ve wanted to build durable, reliable wheels so understanding unexplained failures is critical. It’s incredibly rare that our wheels break spokes but it does happen and we continue to incorporate what we learn into the finer points of our components and processes. 0:00 Introduction0:47 Breaking at the Head2:32 Mitigate Head Breakage3:40 Breaking at the Nipple4:06 Mitigate Break at Nipple5:44 Nipples Breaking6:41 Mitigate Broken Nipple7:34 Breaking Along the Length9:24 Question 110:09 Question 210:27 Question 310:58 Question 4
J-BEND vs STRAIGHT-PULL spokes Wheelworks Handcrafted Wheels 2022-02-04 | Which spoke is stiffer, more durable and lighter? Which builds better wheels? Well…it depends….Tristan answers the most common questions about the different types of spokes:-Which is stronger?-Which is stiffer?-Which is more durable?-Which is lighter-Which is easier to replace-Why are ‘factory’ wheels often straight pull?-Why use one over the other?Here at Wheelworks we build with both J-bend and straight-pull. Hit the link below to view our website. → wheelworks.co.nz/ Follow Our Social Channels facebook.com/WheelworksHandcraftedWheelsinstagram.com/wheelworkshandcraftedwheels
Wheelworks Podcast | Rod Bardsley and Tristan Thomas Wheelworks Handcrafted Wheels 2021-12-16 | Wheelworks ambassador Rod Bardsley sits down with Tristan to debunk the world of bike wheels. Plug your headphones in and enjoy this podcast to learn how Wheelworks designs our products, what our warranty means, and why Rod likes Dial hubs.#WheelworksHandCraftedWheels #CarbonWheels #DialHubsFollow US!WW Instagram | instagram.com/wheelworkshandcraftedwheelsWW Facebook | facebook.com/WheelworksHandcraftedWheelsWheelworks | wheelworks.co.nz Rod's Instagram | instagram.com/rodbardsleyTimestamps00:00 Intro08:15 Making High Quality Carbon Rims13:37 Lifetime Warranty on Carbon Rims19:16 Hub Choices 22:48 Hand Build vs Machine Built Wheels?25:36 Why Rod Likes Dial Hubs27:00 Nuances of Building Wheels30:24 Lightweight vs Durability36:57 Aluminium vs Brass nipples41:13 Aligning Nipples and Spokes43:13 Alloy vs Carbon Rims 45:48 MTB tyres, pressures, and inserts
NEW 2022 DT Swiss 350 vs old 350 | Weights, Features, and More Wheelworks Handcrafted Wheels 2021-10-26 | The 2022 version of the 350 hub is the first update to these hubs in about 15 years and we’re super excited to pull them apart and see all the upgrades!Join Tristan from Wheelworks as he takes a deep-dive into the 2022 version of DT Swiss best-selling hub and makes depth comparisons to the 2021 version.#DTSwiss#dt350#wheelworks#WheelworksHandcraftedWheels#Newdtswiss #2022dt350
NEW SHIMANO Dura-ace 12 Speed | Does the cassette fit 11 speed hubs? Wheelworks Handcrafted Wheels 2021-10-12 | Will the 12 speed DuraAce road cassette fit onto my current wheels? Yes it will. Shimano did a great job of ensuring backwards compatibility.Let’s take a closer look at the new cassette and freehub body and see how this is possible.#DuraAceR9200 #ShimanoDi2 #ShimanoDuraAce
BEST cycling rain jacket 2022 | Castelli Idro Comparison | Gore Tex ShakeDry Wheelworks Handcrafted Wheels 2021-10-04 | I'm a firm believer in the saying "there's no bad weather, only bad clothes." If you're out 'enjoying' the crappy weather hopefully this look at Gore's incredible ShakeDry fabric help's you make your winter jacket choice!
Hooked VS Hookless Rims Wheelworks Handcrafted Wheels 2021-08-19 | I’m asked a lot of questions about hooked and hookless rims. We use both types depending on what the rim is designed for to maximize their pros and cons and a video seemed like a great way of explaining the differences between the two rim types. So which is the best? Well....both....
Checking Your Wheel Number | Wheelworks How TO Wheelworks Handcrafted Wheels 2021-07-01 | We’ve got incredibly detailed notes on each and every wheel we’ve built from the EnduroLites that Gavin just finished right back to the first ever wheel built under the Wheelworks banner on Tristan’s dining room table in 2007. We’re able to quickly tell the exact spoke length (down to 1/10th of a mm) as well as type of grease / thread-prep used between the spoke and nipple, grease used between the nipple and rim, and heaps of other information about the wheel build.This note taking and note keeping is just one of the many things we do on each and every wheel which you’re probably not aware of and which we don’t make a fuss about but which add up to us being able to build some of the worlds best performing and most serviceable wheels.See for yourself: wheelworks.co.nz
Hope Hub Changes | Pro 2 vs Pro 2 EVO vs PRO 4 Wheelworks Handcrafted Wheels 2021-06-08 | In today's video we cover the changes Hope have made to their hubs over the past decade! From Pro 2 to Pro 2 EVO to the current model Pro 4Like, Comment, Subscribe Here at Wheelworks we build everything and can most certainly cater for your needs. Hit the link below to view our website. → wheelworks.co.nz/ Check out some of our videos belowWhat do you think of Road Tubeless? Have you tried it? Check our Video out!→ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WzoI... Confused about what DT hubs to buy? Check our comparison video out!→ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_solS... Follow Our Social Channels https://www.facebook.com/WheelworksHa... https://www.instagram.com/wheelworksh...
DT-Swiss EXP Issue 2021 Wheelworks Handcrafted Wheels 2021-05-24 | DT Swiss messed up this time. The new EXP ratchet system is described by DT Swiss as having “superior reliability” by using “25 years of star ratchet technology to bring a product to the market that further evolves around the idea of reliability and engagement precision”However, that’s not true. DT had an issue with the surface finish of some of these new EXP ratchet things which can cause the rear EXP hub to misbehave. That’s not where DT Swiss stuffed up though. They stuffed up by trying to keep the whole thing quiet. We still love DT Swiss but we really wish they’d come to us first once they knew they had a problem so we could have been proactive with our customers.This DT Swiss problem can effect all 240 EXP and 180 EXP hubs. It doesn’t effect the 350 or 370 hubs, or older non-EXP hubs.This video explains all the problems and solutions to get your EXP hub back to 100% performance.DT Swiss official bulletin: dtswiss.com/en/ratchet-exp-maintenance-notice
DT-Swiss 180 v 240 v 350 FULL BREAKDOWN & WEIGHTS Wheelworks Handcrafted Wheels 2021-05-11 | We got heaps of traction from our previous Dt-Swiss video so we made more! Check out this full breakdown of the weights of DT hubs. wheelworks.co.nz/dt-swiss-hub-comparison-deep-diveHere at Wheelworks we build everything and can most certainly cater for your needs. Hit the link below to view our website. → wheelworks.co.nz/ Check out some of our videos belowWhat do you think of Road Tubeless? Have you tried it? Check our Video out!→ youtube.com/watch?v=-WzoI... Confused about what DT hubs to buy? Check our comparison video out!→ youtube.com/watch?v=_solS... Follow Our Social Channels facebook.com/WheelworksHa... instagram.com/wheelworksh... #Dtswiss #dt #240exp #180exp #180 #240 #350
The difference between 6-BOLT & CENTERLOCK rotors | Wheelworks How TO Wheelworks Handcrafted Wheels 2021-05-06 | The two types of rotors 6-Bolt and Centerlock continue to confuse people. This quick video is designed to make you master of rotors never buy the wrong variant again!→ wheelworks.co.nz Check out some of our videos belowWhat do you think of Road Tubeless? Have you tried it? Check our Video out!→ youtube.com/watch?v=-WzoI9kgLO0&t=136s Confused about what DT hubs to buy? Check our comparison video out!→ youtube.com/watch?v=_solStr8PnU&t=2s Follow Our Social Channels facebook.com/WheelworksHandcraftedWheels instagram.com/wheelworkshandcraftedwheels #bicyclesexplained #6bolt #centrelock #wheelworkshandcraftedwheels
Hub Width Explained | Wheelworks How To Wheelworks Handcrafted Wheels 2021-05-04 | Hub width standards seem to be never ending in the bike world. Every year a new ‘revolutionary’ standard is released. Use this video to confidently measure your hub width for buying parts or new wheels! Here is a list of all the "standards" currently being used in the bike industry:wheelworks.co.nz/hub-width-and-diameter-listHere at Wheelworks we build everything and can most certainly cater for your needs. Hit the link below to view our website. → wheelworks.co.nz Check out some of our videos belowWhat do you think of Road Tubeless? Have you tried it? Check our Video out!→ youtube.com/watch?v=-WzoI9kgLO0&t=136s Confused about what DT hubs to buy? Check our comparison video out!→ youtube.com/watch?v=_solStr8PnU&t=2s Follow Our Social Channels facebook.com/WheelworksHandcraftedWheels instagram.com/wheelworkshandcraftedwheels #bicyclesexplained #hubspacing #wheelworkshandcraftedwheels
DT Swiss 240 EXP Hub Sound Wheelworks Handcrafted Wheels 2021-04-13 | Hear the DT Swiss 240 EXP hub sound! These hubs are available in a range of wheelsets on our online wheel-builder have a go!Build your set now!→ wheelworks.co.nz/maker-rim-brake-version-3To See Who We Are!→ wheelworks.co.nz/Check out some of our videos below.What do you think of Road Tubeless? Have you tried it? Check our Video out!→ youtube.com/watch?v=-WzoI...Confused about what DT hubs to buy? Check our comparison video out!→ youtube.com/watch?v=_solS... Follow Our Social Channels facebook.com/WheelworksHa...instagram.com/wheelworksh...
Industry Nine HYDRA HUB SOUND Wheelworks Handcrafted Wheels 2021-04-13 | We know you all wanted it here's what the Industry Nine Hydra Hubs sound like. With 690 Points of engagement these are sound unreal. These hubs are available in our online wheel-builder for both FLITE Carbon and Aluminium wheelsets!Build your set now!→ wheelworks.co.nz/flite-version-3To See Who We Are!→ wheelworks.co.nzCheck out some of our videos below.What do you think of Road Tubeless? Have you tried it? Check our Video out!→ youtube.com/watch?v=-WzoI9kgLO0&t=136sConfused about what DT hubs to buy? Check our comparison video out!→ youtube.com/watch?v=_solStr8PnU&t=2s Follow Our Social Channels facebook.com/WheelworksHandcraftedWheelsinstagram.com/wheelworkshandcraftedwheels#roadtubeless #tubeless #wheelworks
Road Tubeless - Is it worth it? Wheelworks Handcrafted Wheels 2021-04-12 | All of us here at Wheelworks are Tubeless converts. Once you see the bright side of few punctures and supple low pressures it's hard to go back. What do you think of Road Tubeless? Have you tried it? Have you gone back to regular tubes? Let us know in the comments!To See Who We Are!→ wheelworks.co.nz Shop Wheelworks Maker Road Wheels→ wheelworks.co.nz/road-bike-wheelsetsFollow Our Social Channels facebook.com/WheelworksHandcraftedWheelsinstagram.com/wheelworkshandcraftedwheels#roadtubeless #tubeless #wheelworks
Welcome to Wheelworks Handcrafted Wheels Wheelworks Handcrafted Wheels 2021-04-01 | Welcome to Wheelworks YOUTUBE! We aim to bring you guys in NZ and around the world the best wheel related content on youtube. Think hubs, spokes, rims, the occasional bike check and everything in between. We hope you enjoy :) Check out some of our videos belowWhat do you think of Road Tubeless? Have you tried it? Check our Video out!→ youtube.com/watch?v=-WzoI9kgLO0&t=136sConfused about what DT hubs to buy? Check our comparison video out!→ youtube.com/watch?v=_solStr8PnU&t=2sWho are we? What is Wheelworks? To See Who We Are!→ wheelworks.co.nz Follow Our Social Channels facebook.com/WheelworksHandcraftedWheelsinstagram.com/wheelworkshandcraftedwheels#roadtubeless #tubeless #wheelworks
Wheelworks Dial Hub Full Service Wheelworks Handcrafted Wheels 2021-03-31 | Our DIAL hubs are the pride and joy of Wheelworks designed by Tristan these simplistic hubs hit the all the marks, lightweight, serviceable, high points of engagements. Check out our video taking on a full service!Check out some of our videos belowWhat do you think of Road Tubeless? Have you tried it? Check our Video out!→ youtube.com/watch?v=-WzoI9kgLO0&t=136sConfused about what DT hubs to buy? Check our comparison video out!→ youtube.com/watch?v=_solStr8PnU&t=2sWho are we? What is Wheelworks? To See Who We Are!→ wheelworks.co.nz Follow Our Social Channels facebook.com/WheelworksHandcraftedWheelsinstagram.com/wheelworkshandcraftedwheels#roadtubeless #tubeless #wheelworks
DT-Swiss 180 v 240 v 350 Hub Comparison Wheelworks Handcrafted Wheels 2021-03-31 | Like, Comment, Subscribe!Dt-Swiss are a shop favourite of ours. High quality finish, reliable, and they come in a plethora of options and sizes to suit all types of riding. In this video we aim to help you choose which hubs suits you!Do you have anymore questions you want answered? Let us know in the comments below!Check out some of our videos belowWhat do you think of Road Tubeless? Have you tried it? Check our Video out!→ youtube.com/watch?v=-WzoI9kgLO0&t=136sWho are we? What is Wheelworks? To See Who We Are!→ wheelworks.co.nz Follow Our Social Channels facebook.com/WheelworksHandcraftedWheelsinstagram.com/wheelworkshandcraftedwheelsLIKE, COMMENT, SUBCRIBE for more#roadtubeless #tubeless #wheelworks
