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The previous post was all about speed. This time i

The previous post was all about speed. This time it's all about weight. Less is more.

Ronald is an addicted and competitive cyclo rider. Where possible unnecessary weight is shaven off the bike. Quality low weight products can be found all over his bike.

One last big step was left: the wheels.
Prerequisities:
- modern wide rim
- serviceable spokes, nipples and hub even abroad during an event
- tubeless ready
- not the standard matte grey color as most carbon wheels have
- steady in fast descents

Enter:
- Extralite hubs
- Duke Baccara SLR 2 36 Ultra rims (295gr each)
- Sapim CX-Ray spokes and nipples
- Galfer IS disc rotors

Sure, there are other options to make the wheels sub 1kg. Berd spokes or carbon spokes for example. But at the end standard materials had our preference.

#wheelbuilding #wheelbuilder #bespokewheels #handbuildwheels #handbuiltwheels #handbuiltwheelsarebetter #handgespaakt #carbonwheels #extralitecomponents #dukeracingwheels #lightweightwheels #weightweenies #cyclo #customwheels #vanspeykwheels

Some times weight is of essence. Other times speed

Those guys at @raketacomponents are doing some rea

Those guys at @raketacomponents are doing some really wicked stuff!

Mission: build a lightweight but still strong whee

Mission: build a lightweight but still strong wheelset for the Alps. Suitable for the tenecious Dutch Mountains is a bonus.

Result: a pair of the formidable Carbon-Ti hubs paired to a sleek VSW A35 SL PL pair of hoops.

Lightweight carbon rims, full Toray800 and a paintless finish. This results in a nice glow over the rims, with details of the craftmanship of the carbon lay-up being visible in a subtle manner. Removing the paint from the process ensures no flaws are hidden underneath the paint and shaves quite some weight off.

Carbon-Ti hubs are proven to be reliable and strong while still be one of the lightest in the market. One of the few brands using the reliable SKF bearings. And the color anodization is just 😘

The descents are covered by the best performing lightweight discs in the market: @galferbike 6 bolt discs.

#wheelbuilding #wheelbuilder #wheelbuilderlife #customwheels #bespokewheels #handbuiltwheels #handbuildwheels #handbuiltwheelsarebetter #carbonti #weightweenies #weightweenie #vanspeykwheels #handgespaakt #handgespaaktewielen #handgespaaktinnederland #handgespaaktewielset

Zipp 3Zero Moto. What a strange name. Is it a moto

Zipp 3Zero Moto. What a strange name. Is it a motorcycle wheelset? No. It's an interesting piece of engineering. TLDR: the rim flexes following the surface in order to maintain grip. Really fancy and it actually work too. For the long version *click* https://www.sram.com/en/zipp/mountain/series/3zero-moto

Although Zipp makes some nice hubs, there are always specific tools for specific jobs. @basrotgans asked me to rebuild these wheels with the best purpose tools:
- @sonnabendynamo Son28 boost dynamo hub for the ultra distances he shreds
- the indestructible bolt on @hopetech Pro4 as a rear hub.

Certainly no lightweight material but for sure bomb proof.

#wheelbuilder #wheelbuilding #handbuiltwheels #handbuildwheels #handbuiltwheelsarebetter #bespokewheels #sonnabendynamo #zipp #zipp3zeromoto #handgespaakt #handgespaaktewielen #vanspeykwheels

The new X series carbon rims from Duke are availab

The new X series carbon rims from Duke are available for your custom dream build.

The X series rims are wider, stronger and all of that without adding any weight. The 23mm internally wide rims support your tires even better providing more volume and the possibility of riding with lower tire pressures.

All of this combines and enhances the attributes, handbuilt wheels are known for: stiff wheels for razor sharp cornering with confidence and trasmitting those watts but at the same time providing extra comfort for the long rides.

This wheelset is combined with road hubs from @erasecomponents. Stealthy black, ligthweight, durable and with a titanium body (I am looking to all you Shimano riders out there). Laced up together with the trusted Sapim CX-Ray spokes and Sapim DSQ Brass nipples.

Weight: 1340gr

#wheelbuilder #wheelbuilderlife #handbuiltwheels #handbuiltwheelsarebetter #handbuildwheels #erasecomponents #dukeracingwheels #sapim #bespokewheels #customwheels #vanspeykwheels #handgespaakt #handgespaaktewielen #carbonwheels #weightweenies

A cracked rim and a broken spoke. That's how I got

A cracked rim and a broken spoke. That's how I got three wheels in: one set of sub 40mm high rims and one rear wheel with a 50mm+ high rim.

The lower rims got replaced by the VSW R38 SL rims with the excellent Grooved Graphene Brake track. These rims are amongst the best braking carbon rimbrake rims, when using the right brake pads (red Campa or Fulcrum carbon brake pads).

And at 1387gr for a pair laced around a set of DT350 hubs, those wheels are surprisingly light.

The higher rear rim got relaced with new Sapim CX-Sprint spokes as the rider is, despite his weight, a powerhouse.

Once again, investing in a good pair of hubs pays off on the long term.

#savetherimbrake #wheelbuilder #wheelbuilding #carbonwheels #bespokewheels #customwheels #lightweightwheels #dtswiss #sapim #handgespaakt #handgespaaktewielen #handbuiltwheels #handbuildwheels #handbuiltwheelsarebetter #vanspeykwheels #climbingwheels

The last ones for 2022. Sister sets. One for speed

The last ones for 2022. Sister sets. One for speed, one for the really heavy duty days. All laced around the Hope Pro 4 hubs and because we care, hub colour is matchy matchy with the bike.

Holding both sets simultaneously in my hands made me walk in loops. The set with the @rideberg Ratheberg rims is ridiculously lighter than the XM481 wheels. Different beasts for different jobs.

#rideberg #bergratheberg #wheelbuilding #wheelbuilder #handbuiltwheels #handbuiltwheelsarebetter #handbuildwheels #handgespaakt #handgespaaktewielen #mtb #mtblife #mtblifestyle #dtswiss #hopetech #vanspeykwheels #bespokewheels #customwheels

Once in a while an uncommon request drops in my ma

Once in a while an uncommon request drops in my mailbox. This time a request for a MTB wheelset with a singlespeed hub. Rims with at least 30mm internal width, @onyxracing hubs and with a max of 1750gr.

Well, what about something around Onyx and under 1600gr?

😳 no way!
😁 yes way

Those formidable Onyx hubs are paired with of the excellent and ultra light @rideberg Ratheberg carbon rims.

Although the hubs are like a tank and as a result the wheelset is not particularly featherly light for a carbon wheelset, the ultra light Berg rims will still provide a snappy ride.

Finished with Sapim DSQ brass nipples and Pillar PDB 1416 spokes.

And the silence. Every time that feeling oh yeah, Onyx freehub. Silence. It is almost meditational

#mtb #onyxracing #mtbwheels #customwheels #bespokewheels #wheelbuilding #wheelbuilder #sapim #rideberg #bergratheberg #carbonmtbwheels #carbonwheels #carbonwheelset #handgespaakt #handbuiltwheels #handbuildwheels #handbuiltwheelsarebetter #vanspeykwheels

Gravel is hot. Gravel is cool. A lightweight and q

The Chesini in red strikes again. Marcel came bac

The Chesini in red strikes again.

Marcel came back to me for a second carbon wheelset. For a rimbrake bike! Unbelievable. This time for a climbing wheelset.

I asked him if he was sure he wanted full carbon rims on a rimbrake bike. "These rims brake better than my alloy rims! Yes I am sure!"

This bike is a "classic" one: steel, handcrafted in Italy, external cables 😳, Campa Chorus 12 speed (ok, last one is a bit modern but still a Campa!)

- DT Swiss 240 hubs
- VSW R38 tubeless carbon rims
- Sapim CX-Ray spokes
- Sapim DSQ brass nipples

#wheelbuilding #wheelbuilder #handbuiltwheels #handbuildwheels #handbuiltwheelsarebetter #bespokewheels #customwheels #rimbrakeforlife #savetherimbrake #rimbrakes #handgespaakt #handgespaaktewielen #vanspeykwheels @chesini_official

This one is one of my favorite wheelsets ever. @b

This one is one of my favorite wheelsets ever.

@beast_components
RX60 carbon rims. Made in Germany. Really. Not designed in Germany and made elsewhere. Everything is made in house. Quality and finish are unparalleled. Although I hate building with internal nippels, those rims are just ❤️❤️❤️😍

@chriskingbuzz
The R45D is a one of a kind design and an exceptional working hub. Everything feels and is of high quality and the design and thought put in this hub is amazing

The sound of this wheelset is just whoooooshhh. Thank God I already have enough wheelsets 😬

#chriskingbuzz #beastcomponents #wheelbuilding #wheelbuilder #handbuiltwheels #handbuildwheels #handbuiltwheelsarebetter #handgespaakt #handgespaaktewielen #bespokewheels #customwheels #sapimspokes #sapim #roadbike #roadbikelife #roadbikelove

Seeing the wheels you've made, complete with tire

Seeing the wheels you've made, complete with tires and a bike around them, always make me happy.

- @extralite_official HyperLefty and HyperBoost 3 hubset
- @rideberg Ratheberg 295gr lightweight XC rims
- Sapim CX-Ray spokes

#cannondalefsicarbon2 #cannondaleleftyocho #cannondale #rideberg #bikeporn #mtb #mtblife #handbuiltwheels #handbuiltwheelsarebetter #bespokewheels #customwheels #handbuildwheels #handgespaakt #handgespaaktewielen #vanspeykwheels

It is always satisfying when after many sessions,

It is always satisfying when after many sessions, ideas, changes of plan, wrong parts delivery etc etc the final product is there. And is is even more satisfying when getting back great feedback and #bikeporn pics. This @factorbikes Ostro VAM is a real beauty.

Feedback from @raven14raven:
"I tested the wheels today and they have tranformed the bike on "my" terrain (climbing). They feel way more snappy than my Black Inc 60 wheels, which are 300grams heavier. In or out of the saddle, you can really feel the difference with every pedal stroke."

- @carbon_ti Carbon-Ti X-Hub SP Disc hubset
- @lightbicycle AR45 Pro Flyweight rims
- @sapimspokes Super CX spokes and nipples
- @galfer_brakes lightweight discs

#bikeporn #customwheels #bespokewheels #lightweightwheels #weightweenies #handbuiltwheels #handbuildwheels #handbuiltwheelsarebetter #handgespaakt #handgespaaktewielen #vanspeykwheels #wheelbuilding #wheelbuilder #lightbicycle #carbonti #factorostrovam #factorostro

Another mouth watering lightweight XC wheelset. Th

Another mouth watering lightweight XC wheelset. The lightest 30mm XC rims in the world from @rideberg paired with a HyperLefty and HyperBoost 3 hubset from @extralite_official.

Weightweenie galore without any compromises regarding strength and quality.

#wheelbuilding #wheelbuilder #handbuiltwheels #handbuiltwheelsarebetter #handbuildwheels #handgespaakt #handgespaaktewielen #vanspeykwheels #rideberg #extralite #leftyocho #cannondaleleftyocho #cannondale #mtbwheels #weightweenies

This is Gjalt's @orbea Orca Aero. Gjalt was riding

This is Gjalt's @orbea Orca Aero. Gjalt was riding the stock Fulcrum wheels and wanted something that would match his bike better. A nice to have would be if the wheels Could accelerate faster and keep their momentum more easily. Weight was not important, but as we all know, building something lighter than stock wheels is not that difficult.

- @erasecomponents lightweight disc hubs
- AR55 Pro carbon rims
- @sapimspokes CX-Ray spokes and brass nipples

#wheelbuilding #wheelbuilder #customwheels #bespokewheels #handbuiltwheels #handbuiltwheelsarebetter #handbuildwheels #handgespaakt #handgespaaktewielen #vanspeykwheels #orbea #orbeaorcaaero

With our new carbon rims line up, wheels are getti

An all Belgian combination for a super light weigh

An all Belgian combination for a super light weight XC wheelset. With a 30mm internally wide rim at 295grams and the super nice lightweight ERASE boost hubs, this set will rock the tracks.

- @erasecomponents MTB boost hubs
- @rideberg Ratheberg 295 rims
- @sapimspokes CX-Ray's in black and silver

There are only 2 Berg rims left on stock and the next batch will only be in at the end of August. So if you are dreaming of an ultra light XC wheelset, hurry up before they are gone.

#vanspeykwheels #handbuiltwheels #handbuildwheels #wheelbuilding #wheelbuilder #handbuiltwheelsarebetter #bespokewheels #customwheels #mtb #mtblife #mtbwheels #weightweenies #handgespaakt #handgespaaktewielen #rideberg #erasecomponents

A "classic" and classy combination. The venerable

A "classic" and classy combination. The venerable and bang for the buck DT350 hubs paired with a set of Duke carbon rims. This set will roll for many years to come. @nhsb.cc riders will now have to work harder to keep up with Jeroen.

#dt350 @duke_racingwheels #handbuiltwheels #handbuiltwheelsarebetter #customwheels #bespokewheels #wheelbuilding #wheelbuilder #vanspeykwheels #handgespaakt #handgespaaktewielen #aeroiseverything #carbonwheels #dukebaccara #sapim

Just another example of a customer’s bike riding

Just another example of a customer’s bike riding on a #vanspeykwheels wheelset.

Marcel had ordered an “old school” frameset in Italy. A Chesini Speciale. He wanted to create a classic, subtle, road bike with components brands which could be named classical in the bike industrie. Although I am not sure if the chosen colour helps with the “subtle” part of the story 😁

Round steel tubing (yeah!)
Rim brakes (they do still exist!)
12 speed Campagnolo Chorus (😍)
All cables external (easy peasy maintenance)
Deda Elementi seatpost and cockpit
Brooks saddle (again a classic touch here)

And that red colour. Holy s**t. Red Cherry. Remember that.

The chosen parts for the wheelset leaned toward classic stuff too but was still kept modern. WhiteIndustries T11 hubs (❤️). CX-Ray’s. Tubeless ready carbon hoops with 19mm internal width to match the tires used nowadays.

Great stuff.

#customwheels #bespokewheels #handbuiltwheels #handbuiltwheelsarebetter #wheelbuilding #wheelbuilder #campagnolo #campagnolochorus #campagnolochorus12 #dedaelementi #brookssaddle #whiteindustries #bikeporn #handgespaaktewielen #handgespaakt #handbuildwheels #chesini #chesinibikes

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