Hand-Built Wheels in East London

Hand-Built Bicycle Wheels at Devons Road DLR (E3) — Custom Builds, Rebuilds & Carbon Wheelsets

Custom builds, rebuilds and carbon wheelsets, hand-laced at our Bow workshop, one minute from Devons Road DLR.

  • ★ 4.9, 700+ Google reviews
  • BikeBiz Dealer of the Year 2025
  • Cytech 2 certified mechanics

Simple transparent pricing

£60 labour per wheel. Components quoted separately. One simple price for any pattern or rim.

How it works

Every wheel build starts with a conversation. We help you choose the right hubs, rims and spokes for your riding, then we lace, tension and true your wheels by hand in our East London workshop. You stay informed at every step, and we only start work once you have approved the spec and the quote.

  1. Tell Us About Your Ride — Share your riding style, weight and any components you already own.
  2. Choose Your Components — We recommend hubs, rims and spokes, or quote on your own parts.
  3. Lacing & Tensioning — Your wheel is laced and tensioned by hand in our East London workshop.
  4. Final Check & Truing — Every wheel is trued and stress-relieved before it leaves the workshop.
  5. Pickup & Ride — You're notified when your wheels are ready. Free re-tension at 500km.

What's included

Aztec's hand-built wheel, £60 per wheel. One price for any pattern or rim. Components quoted separately.

  • Hand lacing in your chosen pattern
  • Hand tensioning with calibrated tension meter
  • Final truing to within 0.2mm
  • Stress-relief cycle before handover
  • Rim tape fitted
  • Free re-tension at 500km

Frequently asked questions

How long does a wheel build take?

We aim to complete booked wheel builds within 5 working days from the moment all components are in stock. Rush builds may be possible, just ask.

Can you build a single wheel, or only pairs?

Yes, we build single wheels. Prices are quoted per wheel.

Can I supply my own hubs, rims, or spokes?

Absolutely. Our build labour stays the same. We recommend you do not supply your own spokes, as our mechanics measure each build to calculate the exact spoke length required.

Do you offer a warranty on your builds?

Yes. We include a free re-tension and truing at 500km, and we stand behind every wheel we build. If anything is not right with the build itself, bring it back and we'll fix it.

What's the difference between a wheel build and a wheel rebuild?

A wheel build is a new wheel from scratch (new hub, rim, spokes). A rebuild reuses one or more existing components, usually a hub or rim that is still in good condition.

Do you build tubeless-ready wheels?

Yes. Tubeless tape and valve fitting is included in our Performance and Carbon Build packages, and available as an add-on for Classic Builds.

Can you build carbon wheels?

Yes, our Carbon Build package is specifically designed for carbon rims. We use a tensioning protocol matched to the rim manufacturer's specifications.

What should I bring when I drop off?

If you have specific components or a wheel for rebuild, bring them with you. If you're starting from scratch, just bring yourself, and we'll guide you through the options.

Can you build dynamo wheels for commuting or touring?

Yes. We work with SP and Schmidt Son dynamo hubs and can spec the full wheel including dynamo-specific spoke lacing.

Do you ship completed wheels, or is it collection only?

Collection is preferred so we can hand the wheels over and answer any questions, but we can arrange UK shipping on request.

Ready to roll on hand-built wheels?

Visit our workshop at 4 Corsican Square, Bow E3 3XS, one minute from Devons Road DLR, or chat with us on WhatsApp to get a quote.

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Hand-built wheels at Devons Road DLR, Bow E3

Hand-Built Wheels in East London

Custom builds, rebuilds and carbon wheelsets, hand-laced, tensioned and trued at our Bow workshop, one minute from Devons Road DLR.

4.9 from 780+ Google reviews Dealer of the Year 2025 Cytech 2 certified mechanics

Simple, transparent pricing

One labour price for any lacing pattern or rim. Hubs, rims, spokes and nipples are quoted separately once we have agreed the spec together.

Wheel build labour

£60 per wheel

Same price whether it is a new build or a rebuild, road or gravel, alloy or carbon. Components quoted separately.

Get a wheel build quote

What the labour covers

  • Hand lacing in your chosen pattern
  • Hand tensioning with a calibrated tension meter
  • Final truing to within 0.2mm
  • Stress-relief cycle before handover
  • Rim tape fitted
  • Free re-tension at 500km

Supplying your own parts? The labour price stays the same. We do ask that you leave the spokes to us, as we measure each build to calculate the exact spoke length required.

How it works

Every wheel build starts with a conversation. We help you choose the right hubs, rims and spokes for your riding, then we lace, tension and true your wheels by hand in our East London workshop. You stay informed at every step, and work only starts once you have approved the spec and the quote.

  1. Tell us about your ride

    Share your riding style, your weight and any components you already own.

  2. Choose your components

    We recommend hubs, rims and spokes, or quote on the parts you supply.

  3. Lacing and tensioning

    Your wheel is laced and tensioned by hand in our East London workshop.

  4. Final check and truing

    Every wheel is trued and stress-relieved before it leaves the workshop.

  5. Pickup and ride

    We let you know when the wheels are ready. Free re-tension at 500km.

Why have your wheels built by hand

A machine-built wheel is assembled to an average. A hand-built wheel is assembled to you, and it stays serviceable for years instead of being replaced.

  • Built for your riding

    Spoke count, lacing pattern and tension chosen for your weight and how you actually ride.

  • Measured, not guessed

    We measure every build to calculate the exact spoke length, which is why we ask to supply the spokes.

  • Serviceable for years

    A hand-built wheel can be retensioned, retrued and rebuilt around a new rim rather than binned.

  • Backed after you leave

    Free re-tension and truing at 500km, and we stand behind every wheel we build.

Frequently asked questions

How long does a wheel build take?

We aim to complete booked wheel builds within five working days from the moment all the components are in stock. Rush builds may be possible, just ask.

Can you build a single wheel, or only pairs?

Yes, we build single wheels. Prices are quoted per wheel.

Can I supply my own hubs, rims or spokes?

Absolutely, and the build labour stays the same. We do recommend that you do not supply your own spokes, as our mechanics measure each build to calculate the exact spoke length required. If you would rather we sourced everything, we can quote from our wheels and tyres range.

What is the difference between a wheel build and a rebuild?

A wheel build is a new wheel from scratch, with a new hub, rim and spokes. A rebuild reuses one or more existing components, usually a hub or a rim that is still in good condition. Labour is £60 per wheel either way. There is more on why that matters in our guide to hand-built versus factory wheels.

Do you build tubeless-ready wheels?

Yes. Tubeless tape and valve fitting is quoted alongside your components, so just tell us you are running tubeless when we spec the build.

Can you build carbon wheels?

Yes. We tension carbon rims to a protocol matched to the rim manufacturer specification. The labour price is the same as any other build.

Can you build dynamo wheels for commuting or touring?

Yes. We work with SP and Schmidt SON dynamo hubs and can spec the full wheel, including the dynamo-specific lacing.

Do you offer a warranty on your builds?

Yes. We include a free re-tension and truing at 500km, and we stand behind every wheel we build. If anything is not right with the build itself, bring it back to the workshop and we will fix it.

What should I bring when I drop off?

If you have specific components, or a wheel for rebuild, bring them with you. If you are starting from scratch, just bring yourself and we will guide you through the options. Get in touch first if you would rather talk the spec through before you come in.

Do you ship completed wheels, or is it collection only?

Both. Collection from Bow is free and lets us hand the wheels over in person. Delivery to England and Wales is a flat £55.00, added automatically at checkout, no need to ask. We do not currently ship wheels to Scotland or Northern Ireland.

Ready to roll on hand-built wheels?

Visit the workshop at 4 Corsican Square, Bow E3 3XS, one minute from Devons Road DLR, or message us to talk through your spec.