crane Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Hi, I'm looking to get a set of 29" wheels built. I'm thinking i9 Hydra hubs laced to DT Swiss XM481 hoops. Does anybody have any recommendations for wheel builders in Austin? Has anybody had good experiences with any of the online builders? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 James at City Limits http://www.citylimitcycles.com has built all of my wheels for a while now, he is awesome, top notch, never needed a true, just right the first time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAF Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 I use Chris Murray at Elevation Wheel Company in Colorado Springs. Beside building fine wheels, he guarantees everything for life (unless your name is Seth). Hit me up if you want to use him - I'll get you a discount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyyhorn Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 1 hour ago, AustinBike said: James at City Limits http://www.citylimitcycles.com has built all of my wheels for a while now, he is awesome, top notch, never needed a true, just right the first time. Second this. James does all my bike related maintenance, upgrades, etc. Top notch service every time. He’s also built a few wheels for me and it’s right every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita Handle Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 14 hours ago, AustinBike said: James at City Limits http://www.citylimitcycles.com has built all of my wheels for a while now, he is awesome, top notch, never needed a true, just right the first time. Thirdsies. I trust him with my wheels. Anyone can tune a derailleur but wheels... that takes more skill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 (edited) I'd be willing to sit down with someone for a beer and a wheel build. I can get a wheel 90% of the way there before needing a truing stand for the final perfecting touches. Edited August 27, 2019 by mack_turtle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidingAgain Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 $50 for a wheel build seems like a great deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Txduc Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 I had a set just like that built XM481 w/ I9 Hydra, DT comp double butted spokes and black brass nipples. I ended up ordering from Bicycle Wheel Warehouse because the price was too good to pass up. Looking right now they have a 30% off coupon on orders of 899 or more. I just built another set on their site and with the coupon the total price for the wheels would be 647.50. Makes me tempted to order another set for the SS. The wheels I had built are still true after ~1k miles including a day at Keystone, Spider mtn and weekly rides on 1/4 and DD at brushy so I'd say they're bell built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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