Anybody know a local wheelbuilding artist?

[llkoolkeg]

I need to get my 521s(w/ Hugi/Hadley) built up but don't know any real good local wheelbuilders. I used to have all my hoops built up by this XC/cyclocross guy named Ron that worked at Fairfax Performance years ago before moving out to Reston, but I have lost track of him through the years. The Shimano XT/517s and Hayes disc/Rhyno XLs that he built for me have lasted better under similar conditions than my supposedly burlier and newer wheels(Atomic DHR/TrailPimp). I want my new wheels to not require the constant retruing that my Atomics demand. Recommendations? :confused:

[Matt D]

I'd do it for you, but you should be able to find someone local which would be a lot less hassle than driving down here.

[corey_rideDC]

cas builds wheels for beer/$ ... i can't vouch for his build yet, but as soon as i need a wheel, i'm going to him.

http://www.dcstreet.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=1307

and something tells me that you two would get along famously... :sneaky:

[NotQuiteJdm]

go into White's, im sure Brad knows a few good builders

[Gunther]

Pedal shop Mike builds a mean wheel

[llkoolkeg]

Hey Gunt,

Ya got digits or a website?

The guy I wanted to have build 'em was laid off a few weeks back and I don't know where the hell he is now...

[whale]

Ya got digits or a website?

The guy I wanted to have build 'em was laid off a few weeks back and I don't know where the hell he is now...

here you go (http://www.pedalshop.com/). i bought my trailorpark frame used from this shop.

[Gunther]

here you go (http://www.pedalshop.com/). i bought my trailorpark frame used from this shop.

Thats Joe Vegas old frame, small world.

[whale]

Thats Joe Vegas old frame, small world.

yeah, i ran into him riding at the shed and talked to him about it since he was riding a dirtbag.

the frame is getting some good use:

http://www.dcstreet.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10005/willtweak.jpg

[squirrelonabike]

bike stop in warrenton, ask for Brian. He's a kick ass wheel builder. 540 825-2105

[Paris]

Go to the Spokes ETC in Vienna, ask for Adam Repp

He's built me like 3 pairs of wheels all have been super solid

[Sir Happypants]

Jay at the bike lane is an amsolute genius, he knows a bike wheel forwards and back, and hes damn near a perfectionist
-andre

[foxfreerider11]

Jay at the bike lane is an amsolute genius, he knows a bike wheel forwards and back, and hes damn near a perfectionist
-andre

i thnk u speled absolute wrng

[sguhrofst8]

i have a wheel building book, does that help? i'll learn....i just have to read the instructions and 'magic' i have a wheel built. now, there are no garuntees it wont delace while riding, but that's what learning is all about. ;)

--z--

[llkoolkeg]

Thanks guys. Although no two people suggested the same builder, at least I have some recommended options now...which is closer than I was. Proust!