DCR Wheels

Why choose us?

David C R Hunt distributes hand-built bicycle wheels that are made to the highest standards possible. If you order a pair, you can trust your wheels will be built by a professional, experienced wheelbuilder. Please contact with any requests.

Why handbuild wheels?
Hand built wheels can be made to the cyclist’s precise specifications.  Although more importantly they can be produced to a higher standard: no two wheel components are exactly the same, the materials used contain discrepancies. For best results each build needs to be different. A uniform, factory build cannot provide the balance of tension that hand built ones do. This makes hand built versions more stable and stronger.

Prices:

Prices vary depending upon specification, although some costs are fixed:

Basic build: £20

Basic build with Sapim/DT double butted spokes: £30

For a more detailed price list, please view our available products page , which has information on the products we commonly use.

Alternatively you can visit the recommended wheelsets page. This provides common permutations of products and offers different price brackets. The wheelsets are listed under function for ease (for example – racing wheelsets).

Specialist work:

I also offer  specialist wheelbuilding services, including builds with wooden rims, builds for electric bicycles, Brompton wheels, and 20mm through

axel wheels. Please visit our specialist builds page for further details. You can also supply your own parts; either through the post or drop them off in person. I am based near Southampton Central station.

Advice pages:

I am compiling an advice centre to help you make decisions for your wheels. Please visit here for my advice on choosing spokes. However if you prefer, you can specify your wheel function and give a price range. I can then make an informed decision for you.