RyanBuildsWheels has been in business since 2014 but, in truth, we've been building wheels for way longer. What started as a passion grew into a profession. It all began in a spare room with a spoke key, then was nurtured in some of the best bike shops in Bristol and finally took on a life of its own.
We're now one of the UK's most-respected custom bicycle wheel builders, based out of our fully equipped workshop in St Werburghs, Bristol. With a little bit of time, care and knowledge you can transform a bike beyond the 'off-the-peg' and beyond the ordinary. Expertly built, bespoke, hand-built bicycle wheels can last a lifetime, can help you to ride further and faster and improve your experience on two wheels.
We're now one of the UK's most-respected custom bicycle wheel builders, based out of our fully equipped workshop in St Werburghs, Bristol. With a little bit of time, care and knowledge you can transform a bike beyond the 'off-the-peg' and beyond the ordinary. Expertly built, bespoke, hand-built bicycle wheels can last a lifetime, can help you to ride further and faster and improve your experience on two wheels.
Services
Our most popular wheelsets designed with more than a decade of experience in high end wheelbuilding. All of our wheels are lovingly laced and handbuilt at the RyanBuildsWheels workshop in Bristol, UK and can be shipped to almost anywhere in the world! Details of FULL CUSTOM builds can be found HERE!
Since day one, we've committed to using the very best tools available. These tools guarantee that your wheels will be accurate to a hair's width and perfectly tensioned. Morizumi-San is a hero in the world of spokes, a one-of-a-kind craftsman. Morizumi learned his art through years of craft at Asahi Spoke in Japan and used this expert knowledge to create the Morizumi SCT spoke cutting machine.
Yep, we can now hand build the custom wheelset of your dreams and you can spread the cost over several months and save money. Cyclescheme is an employee benefit that saves you 25-39% on a bike and accessories. You pay nothing upfront and the payments are taken tax efficiently from your salary by your employer.
Whilst we love visitors (though maybe a bit less so now during the CV19 era!) we can collect or deliver wheels World Wide. We can arrange collection of your existing wheelset and we can deliver repaired or new wheelsets, by ParcelForce 48hr. Every wheelset is shipped in a good quality, recyclable cardboard box with timescales for shipping confirmed at the point of payment.
Every wheel leaves the workshop with a lifetime guarantee for workmanship and reliability. All wheels will be true to 0.1mm lateral and 0.25mm radial play (usually a lot less) and with perfectly balanced spoke tension within the manufacturer's specifications and tolerances. Wherever possible hubs are further weatherproofed in house, as is spoke / nipple interface for mile upon mile of happy riding.
Reviews (19)
Andrew Stanton
Nov 28, 2021
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To expensive £50 wheel rebuild , fix price at Halfords £20.Halfords taking weeks to fix, cost by head office to cheap.RyanBuildWheels quality option .quicker more professional. My bike is bashed up comuter bike don't whish high quality just wheel ,just one that does job on the cheap.Will consider rebuild on expensive bike.My probelm is Nexus gear box broke so had to swop out on the cheap ....
Mark Lewin
Sep 20, 2021
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In its natural habitat! Wheels ride sublimely. Absolutely thrilled with the quality. Buttery smooth, responsive when flicking from side to side and glided over rocky terrain effortlessly. Wow!
Can’t smile wide enough.
Shod with MAXXIS Rekon on Rear and Minion Front.
This Wheelset has transformed my bike and the Hope Hubs are simply awesome.
Can’t smile wide enough.
Shod with MAXXIS Rekon on Rear and Minion Front.
This Wheelset has transformed my bike and the Hope Hubs are simply awesome.
Ben Hobson
Aug 15, 2021
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Ben Tiller
Jul 31, 2021
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Positive: Quality
We had a few delays along the way with manufacturers dealing with backlogs to fill etc but when the parts were in the wheels were laced up quick. Got hold of the wheels on Monday, fitted and taken for a spin on Tues night and they are great. Full recommend - thank you Ryan & team 👍
We had a few delays along the way with manufacturers dealing with backlogs to fill etc but when the parts were in the wheels were laced up quick. Got hold of the wheels on Monday, fitted and taken for a spin on Tues night and they are great. Full recommend - thank you Ryan & team 👍
Ian Sumpter
Jun 26, 2021
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I trust these guys without question to advise and build the best wheels around.
It may feel like open wallet surgery when you get the bill but you will quickly forget that with the delight and joy of every rotation of your new hoops.
A lifetime investment for sure.
Many thanks Ryan and team for learning and sharing your craft 😊
I love my bike 🧡
It may feel like open wallet surgery when you get the bill but you will quickly forget that with the delight and joy of every rotation of your new hoops.
A lifetime investment for sure.
Many thanks Ryan and team for learning and sharing your craft 😊
I love my bike 🧡
Stefano Marazzi
May 09, 2021
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Ordered some wheels a few weeks ago, they were ready 2 weeks earlier than forecast. Have taken them out for some rainy rides and banged out 200 miles on them already! They seem good and roll fast. The workshop seemed good fun, with some quality Metallica playing and a full on drumkit near the front desk. Have recommended to lots of friends and colleagues to get their wheels hand made here. Well done guys!
S. Burger
Apr 30, 2021
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I've recently used Ryan to sort out a couple of wheel problems. Amazing service, honest, professional workmanship.
I had paid for a wheel rebuild but after inspection Ryan said it didn't really need it, he serviced the wheel and refunded the difference. Really pleased with the workmanship and professionalism
I had paid for a wheel rebuild but after inspection Ryan said it didn't really need it, he serviced the wheel and refunded the difference. Really pleased with the workmanship and professionalism
Sam Tuckey
Apr 14, 2021
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Due to circumstances completely outside of either Ryan's or my control I had a bit of a shocker getting the wheels fitted to my bike. HOWEVER, Ryan stayed patient, helpful, responsive and fast at replying. We got it sorted within a few days of delivery.
Now I've ridden on the setup he built I can confirm that they are exactly what I was looking for. Would very much recommend them to anyone who asks me about a wheel builder and any future sets will be purchased from him.
Now I've ridden on the setup he built I can confirm that they are exactly what I was looking for. Would very much recommend them to anyone who asks me about a wheel builder and any future sets will be purchased from him.
Jam Jam Jt
Mar 01, 2021
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After purchasing a new bike just before xmas i wanted a 2nd set of wheels but in 650b & tubeless ready. A couple of calls to Ryan to discuss riding conditions,terrain as well as various other relevant details. Within 5 weeks i was the proud owner of a set of his Factotum Gravel wheels already set up tubeless with Hutchinson tuareg 47s. These have been spot on through snow & ice, mud & rocks. So good in fact i've ordered a 2nd set in 700c to replace my OEM wheels. Great service & always happy to discuss options.
Dave Bence
Aug 18, 2020
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Heath Brindley
May 04, 2020
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Cormac Jordan
Mar 22, 2020
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I had a particularly violent off from my road bike. Suffice to say the wheels came off badly. Couldn't make it to RBW in office hours as working in Bath. He made it super convenient for me to drop the wheels off and pay via PayPal.
Did a sterling job and turned em round in double quick time too!
I wholeheartedly recommend Ryan Builds Wheels.
Did a sterling job and turned em round in double quick time too!
I wholeheartedly recommend Ryan Builds Wheels.
Stuart Squire
Mar 21, 2020
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Shane Nelson
Dec 06, 2019
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Rick Harris
Aug 30, 2019
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Chris Lafrenais
Sep 09, 2018
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Jamie Richardson-Paige
Jun 22, 2018
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Chris Timbrell
Nov 20, 2017
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Parcours Wheels
Jun 17, 2016
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Brilliant service & quite frankly one of the best and most knowledgable wheelbuilders in the UK, with an unmatched attention to detail.
Parcours Velo is proud to be able to have RyanBuildsWheels as our bespoke build partner and we would happily recommend Ryan to anyone looking for a set of handbuilt wheels.
Parcours Velo is proud to be able to have RyanBuildsWheels as our bespoke build partner and we would happily recommend Ryan to anyone looking for a set of handbuilt wheels.
