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Philosophy

Why?

Posted on October 1, 2016 by diablowheelworks

Answering an oft asked question.

Posted in RamblingsTagged Bike Shop, Cycling, DWW, El Diablo, Fitting, Philosophy, Rainbow, Repair, Serenity Now2 Comments

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Built up another set of #woodies that have a carbon fiber reinforcement. This added layer at the nipple bed allows a higher over all tension (90-95kgf as compared to the last set which maxed at 70-80kgf). It also helps with the uniformity of the rim during the build as the horizontal and vertical runout are .2-.3mm. This is a spectacular result (last set was 1.5-2mm) and better than a few alloy rims I’ve built lately🤷‍♂️🤪💥 . . . . . #handbuiltwheels #wood #carbon #wheelbuilding #customisking #bluehalo #diablowheelworks #lasucksforcycling #greatresults #butnotfunasswheelstobuild
Late to the Veloctechnic DS1 party and copying the build from @cutlassvelo by accident 🤷‍♂️. I am honored and humbled to have been asked by Andy @wheel_angel to checkout his new hubs. To say the least I am impressed🤘💪🏽👌💥 The overall hub design, geometry, and parts chosen are stellar (quality bearings, magnetic pawls, large axles, adjustable preload). To say the least these hubs spin easy for days and laced to the venerable @Astral #radiant using a mix of CXrays & CXsprints this 20/24 build is plenty stiff enough even for me at 190lbs💥😎😱 Oh yeah, they also look #fing sexy on my Seven 😉 . . . . . #velotechnic #astralcycling #axiomsl #sevencycles #alwayscustom #handbuiltwheels #handbuiltbicycle #diablowheelworks #saddlebag #1641grams #withbrassnipples
I horde all kinds of small bits off of parts that most people throw away. Sometimes the stars align and let me put a finishing touch on already perfect tool. This @campagnolosrl caliper packaging protector and an old @hayesbrakes hydro line boot make a perfect anti eye poking plug for the QR hub adapter on the @noblewheels lacing jig. Yes I’m a klutz so why not 🤷‍♂️😎💥 . . . . . #noblelacingjig #diablowheelworks #bikenerd #thoseintheknow #alwayscustom #noeyepoking
Some fast and light wheels for @jimmy_whippet💥🙏. The @astralcycling Solstice Disc rim tips my scale around 385-390g and built up splendidly. Seriously, Astral produces an incredible line of rims. Amazingly this build came to 1448g using DT350 CLD’s 24/28, with Cxrays, and WS alloy nips. Light, Strong, Durable, what more can you ask for💥😎 . . . . . #weightweenie #handbuiltwheels #customisking #allboxesticked #isuckathashtags #diablowheelworks #lasucksforcycling
Happy Mother’s Day Mom! I love you and miss you more than you know. Thank you for everything 😘 . . . . This pic is from the 1984 Olympic Torch Relay and taken at Temescal Canyon and PCH. The gentleman running the relay (dude in the middle) ran from where the pic was take to the #sunspot which was an exact mile (I guess each runner in the relay ran a mile 🤷‍♂️). If anyone can tell me what the sunspot was I will laugh out loud and give a 10% discount on any future wheel purchase 🔥😎😱 #happymothersday #chubbydiablo #pelon
Gotta post something before the months up! Here is some of the good stuff @whiteind T11 laced to an #archetype with crossed Cxrays😱💥😎💪 . . . . . #savetherimbrake #wheelbuilder #builttolast #wheelbuilding #handbuiltwheels #t11 #diablowheelworks #yesssirrr
Time for the once a month post and what better than a few of my favorites: the @astralcycling #wanderlust and the @noblewheels #lacingjig. This fun and strong build is for @elysianbikeco who’s going to crush some #dirtykanza miles on his custom rig riding these hoops 💪🏽💥 . . . . . #morninglight #calmbeforethestorm #handbuiltwheels #lacingdaysarehereagain #customisking #diablwheelworks #wheelbuilding
It’s time for the monthly post and a friendly reminder to please check #underthehood once in a while 😉 . . . . . #rust #corrosion #seized #sweat #unicorntears #mechaniclife #diablowheelworks #cheetodust
Time for my monthly post and please don’t forget to service your hubs 🙏💥 The health of hubs are usually an afterthought yet without them you can’t roll. Diablo is always here to help 🤘💪😎 . . . . . #hubservice #chriskingbuzz #mtblife #bikemechanic #diablowheelworks #lasucksforcycling

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