Wheelworks ambassador Rod Bardsley sits down with Tristan to debunk the world of bike wheels. Plug your headphones in and enjoy this podcast to learn how Wheelworks designs our products, what our warranty means, and why Rod likes Dial hubs.
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
08:15 Making High Quality Carbon Rims
13:37 Lifetime Warranty on Carbon Rims
19:16 Hub Choices
22:48 Hand Build vs Machine Built Wheels?
25:36 Why Rod Likes Dial Hubs
27:00 Nuances of Building Wheels
30:24 Lightweight vs Durability
36:57 Aluminium vs Brass nipples
41:13 Aligning Nipples and Spokes
43:13 Alloy vs Carbon Rims
45:48 MTB tyres, pressures, and inserts