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
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
Brian’s Archetype/Tune Wheelset
Brian's friend Paul kept going on about the great ride characteristics of his Archetype/Tune wheel set so Brian decided to get a set of his own. The ever popular all-black look. What does black not go good with? This wheel set features: Tune Mig 70 front hub, 20h. 74g Tune Mag 170 rear hub, 11speed…Read more Brian’s Archetype/Tune Wheelset
Pacenti SL23 Chris King R45
Lawrence decided to replace his Velocity A23 rims, which had shown some cracking at one of the nipples. Cracking has been problematic for certain brands largely due to their alloy choices: too hard and they'll crack. Too soft, and they'll wear quickly and need lower tension. The Velocity A23, a wide rim is very shallow…Read more Pacenti SL23 Chris King R45
Eric’s Custom Diablo SL
Eric was one of my first customers on the Zed Wheels new online shopping site. He went through the made-to-order choices for a customized, and at the moment one of a kind Diablo SL wheelset. Red hubs isn't unique, but laced with silver nipples and classic stainless silver spokes made these wheels really pop! They…Read more Eric’s Custom Diablo SL
Jen’s Diablo SL All-Black
Jen, Pro City Sistas team member, selected the popular Diablo SL wheelset as a racing/training set. She chose the equally popular all-black look. At 1410g actual weight, these came in slightly under spec. Just in time for her stage racing in Bermuda.
Kevin’s ENVE 45/65 wheelset
Kevin was looking for an all-rounder wheelset with an emphasis on aerodynamics. As a sponsored Pro City Racing road team member, Kevin took full advantage of the sponsorship deal courtesy Zed Wheels and ENVE Composites. The rear is an ENVE 65 clincher laced to a black Alchemy ORC 24h rear hub with CX-Ray spokes. The…Read more Kevin’s ENVE 45/65 wheelset
Ryan’s team wheelset
Ryan, just spent several months traveling and when he got back, well, the wallet wasn't quite as thick as it had been. Still, as a member of the Zed Wheels' sponsored Pro City Racing road team, Ryan wanted a sweet wheelset for race season. He chose a pimped version of the popular Diablo SL. He…Read more Ryan’s team wheelset
Matt’s customized Diablo SL wheelset
Matt, from Wisconsin, saw Rob’s Diablo SLs on this blog featuring the upgraded to CX-Rays and just had to have his own pair. The all-black Diablo SL wheelset has the usual 27mm niobium alloy rims laced to black ultralight hubs, but this model features the new wide-flange front hub for better later stiffness, and now…Read more Matt’s customized Diablo SL wheelset
Dylan’s Alchemy/Stan’s NoTubes 340 wheelset
Dylan carrying two sacks of potatoes is still lighter than the average cyclist. He wanted an über light climbing wheelset that would match his climbing prowess. At just 1265 grams for the set, these clearly did the job as just a few days after he picked them up, he won the Mt. Doug Hill-climb. The front wheel features…Read more Dylan’s Alchemy/Stan’s NoTubes 340 wheelset
Alan’s Silver Diablo SL wheelset
Alan wanted light and affordable, with a tweak of personality. That’s what he got with his made to order “Silver Surfer” Diablo SL wheelset. At a verified 1390g, these are light and strong. . The all silver look provides a touch of retro with its silver SL hubs, silver niobium 27mm rims, silver Sapim Laser…Read more Alan’s Silver Diablo SL wheelset
Andrew’s Campy Hurricane Wheelset
Andrew was looking for a lighter wheelset to replace his rather hefty traditional 32 hole Ambrosio wheelset. A diehard Campagnolo fan, Andrew recently upgraded to 2011 Campagnolo Super Record components. At just 1493 grams for 24f/28r 30mm semi-aero wheelset, the weight loss continues with his new Campy-compatible all-black Hurricane wheelset.
Tom’s custom Alchemy/NoTubes wheelset
Tom wanted an very light climbing wheelset for his 2011 Trek 6.9 Project One. These are an honest 1265 grams for the set. The front wheel features a black Alchemy ELF front hub, laced with 24 black Sapim CX-Ray spokes to a Stan’s NoTubes ZTR 340 Alpha 355 gram clincher rim with Sapim black alloy nipples. The rear…Read more Tom’s custom Alchemy/NoTubes wheelset
Marcus’ Hurricane SL wheelset
Marcus scored a deal on a sweet Eddy Merckx. He wanted a wheelset for that bike or his Wilier. He went with all black, and beefed up the drive-side with DB 2.0/1.7/2.0 spokes instead of the stock Sapim Laser 2.0/1.5/2.0 spokes. Otherwise, these are right out of the catalogue of semi-custom wheels, and at 1476…Read more Marcus’ Hurricane SL wheelset
Jeff’s custom Alchemy / Stan’s NoTubes ZTR 340 wheelset – 1260g
Jeff wanted an über light climbing wheelset for his 2010 Madone 6.9. His current wheelset is the excellent Bontrager Aeolus 5.0 carbon clinchers. These are great all-rounders, but not super light by today’s standards. He originally was thinking Bontrager XXX-Lite clinchers, but they are quite expensive. For about half the price, Jeff went with this…Read more Jeff’s custom Alchemy / Stan’s NoTubes ZTR 340 wheelset – 1260g
Cody’s Enve 65 + Alchemy ORC rear wheel – 842 grams!
Cody recently purchased two new Cervélo race bikes: an R3 for road racing and a P2 for Time Trials. When Cody bought these two bikes, the R3 came with Easton EC90SL 38mm carbon clinchers. The P2 came with basic Fulcrum wheels knowing he’d be finding some aero carbon wheels before the race season begins. It’s…Read more Cody’s Enve 65 + Alchemy ORC rear wheel – 842 grams!
Mark’s Hurricane Wheelset
Mark’s Hurricane Wheelset, stock setup with black KinLin XR-300 rims, black Superlight 289g hubs, 24h front laced X2, 28h rear laced X2, black DT Revolution and DT Competition spokes with silver alloy and brass nipples.
Kevin’s Diablo SL Wheelset
Kevin wanted light and affordable, with a tweak of personalization. That’s what he got with his made to order Diablo SL wheelset. At 1390g, they are indeed light - perfect for ripping the legs off his rivals up any ascent. The all black look with black hubs, rims, DT Revolution spokes and black alloy and…Read more Kevin’s Diablo SL Wheelset
Angelique’s Diablo SL Wheelset
Angelique’s customized Diablo SL wheelset with radial front lacing on the super light 78g standard front hub. The wheelset weighs in at 1410g making a light and durable wheelset ready to help her compete at her best in this season’s triathlons.
