Manticore now offers wheel repair and assembly! For more information, or to schedule a service, contact wheels@manticorebike.com
Services
| Description | Price | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|
| Custom wheel assembly, single wheel | $55 | |
| Custom wheel assembly, wheel set | $100 | |
| Old wheel disassembly | $15 | per wheel |
| Wheel Re-tension | $40 | per wheel |
| Wheel true | $20 | per wheel |
| Tubeless setup (valve/tape only), per wheel | $15 | labor cost, parts are additional $ |
| Hub bearing service, per pair of bearings | $30 | 1 pair front, 2 pairs in the rear |
Methodology
Spokes
Proper spoke length matters. We strive to gain full thread engagement on every spoke so that no matter what nipple we use, the strength won’t be compromised. Each spoke is individually inspected for uniformity and the threads are coated with a locking compound.
Lacing
Hand lacing wheels not only lets us accommodate a wide variety of lacing patterns but also gives us another chance to inspect all the parts of the build as well.
Tensioning, Truing and Dishing
Every spoke is checked for even tension using a DT Swiss Tensio 2, because maintaining uniform spoke tension allows us to maximize wheel strength and deliver wheels that stay true for trouble-free miles.
Signing Off
Once the wheel is round, true, and has even spoke tension, it is double checked by another builder.
Break in Period
We take great care to make sure that your wheels don’t unwind and de-stress after the first couple of rides. This means making sure that the spoke heads are fully seated in the hub and every single spoke has even tension. We pre-stress the wheels as much as we can because we know that the streets and trails are much harsher than we are.