Hand-built aluminum and carbon bicycle wheels at a competitive price.
In the market for hand-built bicycle wheels? You won't find this level of expertise or customer service anywhere. The whole process will surprise you and the wheels' performance and ride characteristics will blow your mind. 174 reviews on Mtbr.com rate Dave 4.9 out of 5.
Wheelset prices are all-inclusive. Pick any color, rim width, axle size, driver option, and spoke gauge. Spare spokes, tubeless tape, and valves are included. Even shipping is included!
All the components used by Dave's Wheels will be current models, the latest-and-greatest tech available. We don't use last year's models or closeouts.
If you'd like to take your custom wheels to the next level, there are many hub and rim options available, just ask.
Stan's Rims (32)
Weight as built:
27.5" Front 779 gm, Rear 885 gm
29" Front 814 gm, Rear 924 gm
(based on medium width rim and medium gauge spokes)
Tubeless ready, spare spokes, presta valves
Nox Rims (32)
Weight as built:
27.5" Front 679 gm, Rear 803 gm
29" Front 719 gm, Rear 828 gm
(based on medium width rim and medium gauge spokes)
Tubeless ready, spare spokes, presta valves
Send in your high-performance components for the ultimate high(er)-performance upgrade … the optimum mix of spoke gauges, cross patterns and tensioning performed by Dave Thomas, Master Wheelsmith.
Any gauge Sapim spokes, any color alloy nipples…
Other options available for rims, nipples, spokes and hubs, just ask.
We-Are-One composite rims are made in Canada with an honest to goodness lifetime impact warranty! Designed for increased radial compliance and decreased vibration. Good weight figures for the various widths and a high quality finish.
Ibis composite rims, the latest S-28/S-35 models are the lowest profile of any composite rims to feature the best comfort and pinch-flat resistance. Light weight and 7 year impact warranty.
Onyx Vesper hubs are the newest and lightest version of the silent clutch ratchet hub. Smooth bearings and broad range of attractive colors.
Industry 9 Hydra hubs, an update of the Torch model that features an instant engagement (1/2 of a degree) and larger driver bearings. Reliable design with colorful options.
Project 321 hubs have updated bearings and magnetic pawl system. Super tough hubs with an extremely quick and quiet ratchet (1.5 degrees) and come in deep rich colors.
Dave uses state-of-the-art components but does some things the old fashioned way.
Each wheel is expertly customized and handbuilt by a master wheelbuilder with over 40 years of experience.
An excellent and durable custom wheel depends on the skill of the wheel builder and the quality of the components. As a client you should do research, read reviews and find a craftsman with a record of excellence. (Want more? Over 170 reviewers gave Dave 4.9 stars on mtbr.com)
"I had my wheels made after I bent the ones that came stock. I ride all mountain and downhill and after 5 years of bike park runs and hundreds of trail rides they are still perfectly true. Have not even had to tighten a spoke. That's why I had to write this review. It really is amazing."
"On my second set of Dave's Wheels............first set I sold with my 26er. On a 650b set now......hands down the best wheels I've ever owned and ridden on."
"Dave is the best, he does the little things that take extra time and we the riders benefit from his expertise. Build time is fast and his packing bombproof!! Other's may be good but Dave's the BEST!!"
"Amazing set of custom wheels with excellent customer service at competitive prices. Thanks Dave!"
"I've had this wheelset since 2006. I never had to true it once. They're still going strong after all these years. Call him, and you won't be disappointed. Also, they are much cheaper than the factory or boutique wheels out there, but built so much better."
"Rock solid wheels built to my requirements. I went with Dave's recommended wheelset and put a hard six months+ on them. They are strong and have taken some mind boggling hits."
"I wanted to wait to review these rims. I figure after 3 years would be a good product review. These rims have not seen a spokewrench since Dave last used one in the initial build. I weigh 200 lbs. and am more concerned about my frame giving out than these wheels! Dave was great to work with and am very happy with my setup!"
"Dave's knowledge is off the hook and he is a superb gentleman to deal with."
Customer collaborations on mountain bike and road bike wheels. Individuality is valued, not repressed. Dave welcomes ideas to help configure wheels that are a cut above.
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If it involves a bicycle wheel, Dave can do it.
Dave has been part of the biking industry since 1972 and continues to advance the wheelbuilder's art. An off-road bike rider since 1968 and Cat III racer for 10 years, Dave has been hand-building custom bicycle wheels since 1978.
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Ridin' and rollin' on Dave's custom bicycle wheels. 174 reviewers on mtbr.com rate Dave 4.9 out of 5.