I have just returned from an amazing time in Uganda where I was teaching a man how to build good strong bicycle wheels. Bicycles are a vital means of transport in Uganda and are used to carry both people and goods. Most bicycles are overloaded and the roads are mostly unmade and those that have […]

I'm pleased to announce that the long awaited motorcycle wheel building course is launching in January. The course lasts 3 days with one day of bicycle wheel building and two days motorcycle wheel building to give you a thorough understanding of all aspects of wheel building technique. A break of at least one day is […]

Perfect wheels for your pride and joy As a discerning Raleigh Chopper owner you will want your wheels to be as perfect as it is possible to get them. If your rims and hubs are in good condition there is no reason that your wheels shouldn't be mechanically perfect. My special Raleigh Chopper wheel service […]

I will be running Sturmey Archer courses and wheel building courses regularly throughout 2014. Courses will run on Tuesdays and Saturdays throughout the year starting on Tuesday 7th January. Dates will be available for either course and the course that will run will be determined by the first booking for that day. Later in the […]

Sapim bicycle spokes and nipples are, in my opinion, the finest wheel building combination available. These spokes are made with the good quality stainless steel and are accurate and consistent in their quality. The "Polyax" nipple design is clever, simple and unique and will fit any rim better than a standard nipple from other manufacturers. […]