Category: Creations

A great job on this vintage bike, which arrived at the workshop in very poor condition: the chain was so rusty the crankset wouldn’t turn, the drum brakes were seized, the brake cables were oxidized inside their housings, the wheels were out of true—and that’s just for starters. This “Trimmer Trend” model is around forty… Continue reading Restoration of a 1980s Gazelle Dutch bicycle

Hello here’s one of my latest projects: at a client’s request, I completely rebuild a pair of wheels purchased from China. The original hubs were ultra-light, and the lacing quality was poor, resulting in a loose spoke after just 150 km! In the end, I kept only the 50mm carbon rims and used hubs known… Continue reading Wheel building on Chinese Carbon Rims

I start with a careful selection of the wheel components based on their intended use: for a tandem, robustness is paramount! The rim is double-walled and reinforced with eyelets. There are 32 spokes, designed to withstand high stress. The spoke nipples will be brass, slightly heavier than aluminium but more durable. The hubs are also… Continue reading Tandem wheel building