DCR Wheels

Sometimes I stock popular or spare wheelsets. These can be found under stock wheelsets.

I have provided a price list and details of common components we use under available products. You can browse these and contact me with your preferences, I’ll make recommendations as necessary. Below you can find some basic information about the products and brands we use in wheelbuilding.  Alternatively you can browse my recommended wheelsets, here I have worked out good combinations of components and you just choose your wheel function and price range.

Hubs:

Hub selection principally involves two key factors: are they are fit for purpose and do they look right.  Do you want your hubs to be light?  Strong? Suitable for gears? High flange/low flange?  Selection of colour is important if you want the wheels to look right.

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Spokes:

I normally use either Sapim or DT butted spokes. Dished rear wheels benefit from stronger spokes on the drive side. For the highest quality wheel Sapim CX-Ray spokes are the best on the market, although they are quite expensive so their application is rare. I have provided an article describing different types of spoke and where their application is relevant. For more advice on choosing spokes you can read my article on spoke selection.

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Rims:
My most commonly used rim manufacturers are Ambrosio, Sun, Rigida, Mavic and DT. Sun rims have a good off-road range and offer value for money. Rigida have are mainly for road usage and are an economical solution. Mavic offer a wide range of rims for a variety of different functions, although they can be more costly. DT rims are good quality but quite expensive and with a more limited range than Mavic. Ambrosio offer a good selection of high end tubular and clincher rims. Sometimes I use Ghisallo wooden rims, these are strong, light and look brilliant; they are rarely used now, principally because of their cost. There is an article coming shortly about the application of wooden rims.

Rims come in different diameters and in different widths. They also come with different hole numbers (this needs to match your hub). They also come in different profiles and are manufactured out of different materials. They can also be suitable for clincher or tubular tyres. Cheaper rims are pinned, more expensive ones are welded. Good quality rims have more than one ‘wall’ and some of the heavier stronger versions use eyelets.

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