wheelbuilders in the southbay?
10-06-21, 10:17 AM
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wheelbuilders in the southbay?
Anyone have any favorite wheelbuilders in the southbay, my previous go to guy is not available, and wheel building is something that I can and have done, but not enough to be good. this will be higher end build and don't want to practice on it
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10-06-21, 10:26 AM
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If I was in that area, I'd look up Gravy Wheels - last I saw Steve was up in Novato, but not sure if he is still building. If he is, you won't find a better wheelbuilder.
10-06-21, 11:38 AM
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thanks just looked at his site....looks really promising
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10-08-21, 10:38 AM
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Harry at Spokesman Bicycles in Santa Cruz.
He has built 2 or 3 wheels for me and they have remained strong and true for years of heavy riding.
He has built 2 or 3 wheels for me and they have remained strong and true for years of heavy riding.
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Tom at Velotech in Palo Alto is an amazing wheelbuilder. If I was going to get a set built by someone in the area I would be going to him.
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I haven’t been there in a while, but don’t forget about George at Slough’s in San Jose.
