Steven had previously purchased a set of custom hand built ENVE SES 8.9 clinchers with red Chris King R45 hubs. He uses them for Ironman and triathlon competitions. This fall, he ordered this set. Sticking with the same red CK R45 hubs, he chose the very balance all-rounder ENVE SES 4.5 clincher rim, a new…Read more Steven’s custom ENVE SES 4.5 clincher wheels
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James’ ZIPP 404 upgrade
James asked to have his ZIPP 404 clincher wheel set upgraded to DT240s hubs. This would allow him to run 11 speed Shimano/SRAM cassettes on this older set of ZIPP wheels. The black nipples and black Sapim CX-Ray spokes definitely indicate a custom ZIPP build. ZIPP has done well over the years, but I have…Read more James’ ZIPP 404 upgrade
Hope Mono RS | Pacenti SL23 wheels
I had ordered a set of Hope Mono RS 11 speed compatible road hubs awhile back and had been meaning to build up a set. If you've seen my builds with Hope disc hubs, you know I am a fan of Hope Technologies. Hope hubs are manufactured in the UK, not China or Taiwan and…Read more Hope Mono RS | Pacenti SL23 wheels
John’s Hope Disc Carbon road wheelset
This is John's disc carbon clincher wheel set for his new Cannondale Synapse. They feature Hope Evo Pro2 40T 11 speed disc hubs in silver finish laced with Sapim Race spokes to Light-Bicycle 35mm deep by 24mm wide carbon tubeless ready disc-specific 420g clincher rims. 1674g for the set.
Renny’s Pink Pacentis
Renny's pink White Industries Pacenti SL23 v2 build for his secret cross bike project. 1493g. 24/28h. CX-Ray front, Race/Laser rear. pink alloy nipples and black brass drive-side.
Brent’s ENVE SES 45/Tune build
As I posted earlier, Brent had a set of Hadley disc hubs built onto two rear ENVE SES 3.4 clincher rims, the 45mm tall rear version, 24h. He figured they'd do him better on his road bike so asked ZED to build the rims onto Tune Mig 70 front (72g) and Mag 170 rear 11…Read more Brent’s ENVE SES 45/Tune build
Brent’s Hadley/Pacenti SL25 Disc wheelset
Brent had a pretty cool set of custom built ENVE 3.4 45mm rear rims 24h, laced to made in the USA Hadley disc hubs. Front and rear, 24 holes. He found the ENVE's would be better utilized on his road bike and asked ZED to build put the Hadley hubs on some disc rims and…Read more Brent’s Hadley/Pacenti SL25 Disc wheelset
David’s Pacenti SL23/CK R45 wheelset
David, a repeat customer of ZED Wheels, picked up a used set of 28 hole Chris King R45 hubs and asked me to build them up with his favourite rim, the Pacenti SL23. David likes the look of silver stainless spokes and so, like his previous build, went with silver Sapim CX-Ray spokes laced with…Read more David’s Pacenti SL23/CK R45 wheelset
Parker’s Chris King/Stan’s ZTR Crest 29ers
Hand built Stan's ZTR Crest 29er with Chris King ISO Disc.
David’s Hope/Carbon Cross wheelset
For this second set of two, David asked to murder out this set. All black, including my choice to add stealth black Zed decals. Rim:23mm wide 38mm deep tubular carbon. Toray 700 carbon. 330gm Hubs: Hope Pro2 EVO 28h, 11speed Shimano/SRAM. ISO Disc. Spokes: Sapim CX-Ray aero-bladed front and rear non-drive side; Sapim Race 2.0/1.8/2.0 butted drive side. Skewers:…Read more David’s Hope/Carbon Cross wheelset
Tim’s CrossRock CX carbon tubular wheels
Tim requested a Shimano 11 speed setup with Hope Evo Pro2 hubs and our CrossRock CX 38mm wide carbon tubular rims. The new Hope Evo Pro2 40 tooth engagement supports conversion to an 11speed setup using Hope's HUB528 11 speed freehub body. The wheels are laced with Sapim Race butted spokes and Sapim 14mm deep…Read more Tim’s CrossRock CX carbon tubular wheels
Graham’s PowerTap/Pacenti SL23 build
Graham had heard about the Pacenti rims, their ride quality, build quality and decent weight for a wider alloy rim (450g). Built with an affordably light and durable DT350 straight pull front hub, Sapim CX-Ray spokes all around and an 11 speed compatible PowerTap G3 hub. 28 holes rear, cross-three and 24 front radially laced.…Read more Graham’s PowerTap/Pacenti SL23 build
Steve’s custom ENVE 3.4/Tune wheelset
Steve's custom ENVE 3.4 clincher is the perfect package. The convenience of a clincher rim combined with the extreme weight savings of the Tune Mag 170 and Mig 70 hub set, pulled together with lightweight and strong Sapim CX-Ray spokes. 20h front, 24h rear drillings, this wheelset is a fantastic all-rounder wheelset. At 1420g for…Read more Steve’s custom ENVE 3.4/Tune wheelset
Geoff’s Chris King R45 Disc/Pacenti ‘cross wheelset
Geoff took advantage of Naked Cycles offer to build some sweet custom steel cyclocross frames, limited to 12 numbered and signed CX bikes for the 2014 season. His bike features some mango orange paint accents. Geoff sourced the hard to find Mango coloured Chris King R45 Disc hubs (28h), and handed them off to Zed…Read more Geoff’s Chris King R45 Disc/Pacenti ‘cross wheelset
Steve’s ENVE 8.9/Chris King R45 clinchers
Steve's a triathlete in Calgary and knew exactly what he was after.. no holds barred ENVE SES 8.9 clincher wheelset with red Chris King R45 hubs, CX-Ray spokes. The perfect weapon for any triathlete wanting to buy performance.
Jen’s Cross on the Rock prize wheelset for Naked ‘cross bike
Jen Erlendson won the COTR 2013 grand draw prize at Hogwart's Cross race finale. The prize was a custom Naked cyclocross bike from Sam Whittingham of Naked Cycles and this custom disc wheelset from Zed Wheels. The wheelset uses the extremely popular 450g 24mm wide tubeless-ready Pacenti SL23, a rim-braked road rim (rumours are…Read more Jen’s Cross on the Rock prize wheelset for Naked ‘cross bike
Renny’s 38mm Carbon tubular wheelset
Renny recently bought a new Focus Izalco road bike. It's pretty darn sweet with Sram Red and decent wheels. However, he wanted to knock some rotational weight down for racing and knew I was clearing out last year's inventory of CrossRock CX rims. 340gram wide carbon rims, tubular laced to our Taiwanese house brand "Bitex"…Read more Renny’s 38mm Carbon tubular wheelset
Jill’s limited edition Chris King Turquoise hubs on ZTR Arch EX rims
Jill was lucky enough to get hold of these very beautiful and rare Chris King hubs in turquoise. The photos don't do them justice. They absolutely pop! Laced with Sapim Race butted spokes to Stan's NoTubes ZTR Arch EX 29er rims. A nice touch of light blue alloy nipples at the valve stem finish off…Read more Jill’s limited edition Chris King Turquoise hubs on ZTR Arch EX rims
Richard’s ENVE 6.7 Clincher Wheelset
Richard is a commercial photographer and film maker. He is also an avid cyclist. This wheelset is for his new project bike. These look like factory ENVE wheels, but are in fact hand built by ZED Wheel Works. ENVE SES 6.7 clinchers laced to DT Swiss 240s hubs, 11 speed compatible, Sapim CX-Ray spokes. ENVE…Read more Richard’s ENVE 6.7 Clincher Wheelset
Hope Evo Pro 2/Stan’s Arch EX 29er
A custom build for a 29er cross country bike. Silver Hope Evo Pro 2 disc hubs, 32h front and rear. Laced with silver Sapim Race butted spokes to Stan's Notubes ZTR Arch EX 29er rims using silver alloy Sapim polyax nipples. These wheelset is for a Trek 29eer aluminum hard tail project that started with…Read more Hope Evo Pro 2/Stan’s Arch EX 29er
