Anybody bought wheels from Wheelsmith?

Welshkev

Am looking at upgrading my wheels fairly soon, and came across http://www.wheelsmith.co.uk/. Bang for buck, looks pretty spot on compared to the equivalent 'brand' names (looking at the 50mm Carbon / Alloy Clinchers).
Has anybody had any experience of buying from them? Or even have these wheels?
Cheers

glassdoc

Bought a set of Race 23's from Wheelsmith last May. Couldn't recommend them enough. Derek is a pleasure to deal with. would definitly buy from him again.

AstraMonti

Derek at wheelsmith is great, I 've bought my racing wheels from him, he was very good with advice and they were on my door a little less than 2weeks later. Still true and straight 2 years later.

doozerie

I bought a set of wheels for my wife's commuter from Wheelsmith and I found Derek excellent to deal with both via e-mail and over the phone. Made me feel nostalgic, I can only barely remember the days of going into a bike shop staffed by someone knowledgeable and friendly whose professionalism I'd have no doubts about. The wheels have caused no issues either, despite getting daily use for months now and having a relatively hard life from towing a trailer - their reliability to date has been largely down to the quality of the build. I'd have no hesitation in recommending Wheelsmith.

Welshkev

Thanks, reassuring to hear positive reviews. I've emailed a couple of times and Derek has been very helpful and quick responding, so sounds good.
And judging from reviews, their wheels sound reliable and value for money too. Might just take the plunge!

Ryath

AstraMonti wrote: »

Derek at wheelsmith is great, I 've bought my racing wheels from him, he was very good with advice and they were on my door a little less than 2weeks later. Still true and straight 2 years later.

Would you rate his Gigantex carbon clinchers over the farsport one's I've seen recommend in other threads. (You're probably going to recommend I go with tubs ) Which hubs would you go with as well on the farsport wheels?

AstraMonti

I am happy to recommend them both I have to say, the gigantex were significantly more expensive though than the farsports. If I was buying today I would most likely go with the farsports based purely on price and because of their new wider rims. Hubs in gigantex are novatec and in the farsport they are edhub ceramic (just because they were lighter). All my wheels are tubs so I can't comment on their clinchers much.

Colinoc

Derek is great to deal with. Purchased a set of 50 clinchers.Debated standard hubs over CKs. In the end went the standard ones and they are better than I thought. CKs very expensive. Nice idea if you have the spare cash I'm sure