Without bicycle wheels we'd be going nowhere! But, how much do you really know about possibly the single most important component on your road bike? In this video, Conor takes a deep dive into what goes into building a wheel; from spoke type to lacing pattern, rim selection to hub type. We also chat to Marston Fisher - chief wheel builder at Condor Cycles for an experts insight into what really goes into assembling the perfect wheel.
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