Why Hand-built Wheels?

Hand built wheels are more relevant now than ever; with the increasing number of cycling disciplines and differing user requirements, a custom approach is needed to ensure all aspects of a rider’s needs are met. When you order a set of hand-built wheels from Leadout Cycles, you are getting a bespoke product made to the highest of tolerances with a quality guarantee. We offer wheelsets for Road, gravel, mountain, commuter and eBikes.

A quality wheelset upgrade will transform your bike and riding experience. A bespoke product tailored to your unique riding style and requirements will outperform an “off the peg” product designed to meet a broad spectrum of rider needs. Lighter, stronger custom built wheels will improve all aspects of handling, acceleration, and ultimately your enjoyment of the bike.

Hand-built wheels are a long term investment, designed and built with serviceability, reliability and sustainability in mind. Worn rims can be replaced, as can hub bearings to keep the wheels running smoothly and keep you going for longer. All our wheelsets come with a comprehensive warranty and are built with cutting edge truing technology

What Next…?

Have a look at our suggested wheelsets for some ideas, you may find something there that you like to look of.

Then please get in touch with the following information:

What you intent to use the wheels for and terrain to be ridden?
Rider weight and any requirements, such as bike touring/packing etc
What bike the wheels will be used on and the hub/axle measurements (if known)
What tyres you intend to use (if known)
Budget you have in mind

We can then confirm the wheelset you like is suitable or provide some suggestions within your budget to give your perfect custom built wheelset.

Components: We use a number of carefully chosen components including: DT Swiss, Bitex, Kinlin, VAR, Miche, Aforce and Sapim.

Pricing: £50 labour per wheel plus the price of components.

UK shipping £15, or collect directly from the workshop.

Once we’ve settled on the final build we provide an electronic invoice to take a deposit, with the remainder to be paid once the wheelset is ready for shipping.