[CDtofer]

Hi all,
So I am sorta new to the area and am looking to have a wheelset built up with some stuff I have lying around. Can anybody recommend a local shop that builds a decent set of wheels. I'm in Ballard but can get anywhere in the metro area pretty easily. I have a new set of XC rims that I want to have laced up as a backup set.
Cheers
Chris

 

[Jimba]

your gonna get different opinion for each reply.

that being said, Adam at Downhill zone built my wheels and are very true and have held that way.

 

[zackp7]

And here's my opinion...

Zeb from Big Tree Bikes (formerly Fluidride) built a bombproof set of wheels for me a few years ago. I've also had decent luck with Andrew at Second Ascent in Ballard but Zeb will be where I go when I need my next set built.

 

[Skookum]

Scott @ Bikeworks
Mike Wad @ Center Cycle

 

[thom9719]

Zeb and Jerry at big tree bikes. they are the best mechanics in town. Really knowledgeable and great service.

-KT

 

[CDtofer]

Thanks for the replies all; haven't been to a couple of the places mentioned so will have to stop in and chat for a bit to see who seems the best match.

Cheers
C

 

[rhianna1]

No question Scott at BikeWorks in Lake Stevens. Scott built up both my XC and DH wheelsets and somehow the DH wheels lasted a full summer at Wizzler whithout needing a single true :thumbsup:


Jim

 

[FA-Q]

F**kin' Scott!

I don't live near Lake Stevens anymore, but I still drive up to see Scott at BikeWorks anytime I need wheels built or tuned up- always worth the trip.:thumbsup:

 

[trees4me]

Larry Naylor has his own shop perfectwheels.net by greenlake. I've used him for several sets of road wheels and have been super-happy. He's expensive, but worth it IMHO. I actually wore completely through my wheelset and the rim split without ever needing to true the wheels !!

well there's my 2pennies...

 

[AndrwSwitch]

I've never had someone else build a wheel for me, so I don't know how different shops' work is doing that specifically. However, Andrew at Second Ascent has impressed me as being a sensible, conscientious mechanic (I'm not him.)

Jason at Revolution Cycles would be happy to do a set for you too, and they have pretty nice spokes in stock. Not sure if Second Ascent stocks them or not.