Hand built MTB (XC) Wheelset

Hand Built MTB Wheelset — Hope Hubs & DT Swiss Rims

Built by hand in our Bristol workshop, this MTB wheelset pairs the legendary reliability of Hope hubs with the proven strength of DT Swiss XR421 rims. Every wheel is hand-laced, tensioned, and stress-relieved to exacting standards — ready to take on whatever trail you throw at it.

Components

• Hubs: Hope Pro 5 — black anodised finish, renowned for bombproof durability and easy home servicing
• Rims: DT Swiss XR421
• Spokes: Available in black or silver — specify your preference at checkout
• Nipples: Brass — superior corrosion resistance and long-term tension retention over alloy

Why Hand Built?

Machine-built wheels are built to a schedule. Hand-built wheels are built to last. Each spoke is individually tensioned and checked, resulting in a wheel that stays true longer, rides more responsively, and can be re-trued and serviced for years to come.

Specification

• Rim: DT Swis XR421 28mm internal diameter
• Hub: Hope Pro 5 (black)
• Spokes: Stainless steel — black or silver (please specify)
• Nipples: Brass
• Build: Hand built, stress-relieved, and trued in Bristol, UK

Custom lacing patterns, spoke counts, and axle standards available on request. Contact us before ordering if you have specific requirements.