Carbon chronicles
- Captivating imagery of a custom wheelset creation -

Published: November 12, 2024

Last edited: November 12, 2024

Author: Aljaž Trenta

In some cases, words are almost unnecessary — these images bring to life the journey of a custom carbon wheelset, capturing the heart of wheel building while introducing a fresh SpokeCalc wheel design. As a tribute to the craft behind a custom wheelset, I offer you this visual narrative. Scroll through, catch a comment if you please, but most of all, enjoy.

A wheel builder's job is finished and it’s a creation is ready to ride.
A wheel builder's job is finished and it’s a creation is ready to ride.
With components laid on the table and the idea of a custom wheelset agreed upon, the project is due to set off.
With components laid on the table and the idea of a custom wheelset agreed upon, the project is due to set off.
Slowly, single lines, spokes start to form a pattern, an interconnection of a wheelset's backbone.
Slowly, single lines, spokes start to form a pattern, an interconnection of a wheelset's backbone.
At the center, the hub anchors every connection, a foundation for what’s to come.
At the center, the hub anchors every connection, a foundation for what’s to come.
The wheel takes its first spins on a truing stand, now its motion is about to be put in sync.
The wheel takes its first spins on a truing stand, now its motion is about to be put in sync.
Tools of a trade, specifically the Wheel Fanatyk spoke tension meter that arguably makes builder's job simpler yet precise.
Tools of a trade, specifically the Wheel Fanatyk spoke tension meter that arguably makes builder's job simpler yet precise.
At the end, the journey comes full circle and a wheelset is bound to set off to a client.
At the end, the journey comes full circle and a wheelset is bound to set off to a client.
One Gram Solution hubs, the elegant yet sound choice for this wheel works. Get them at wheel-parts.shop.
One Gram Solution hubs, the elegant yet sound choice for this wheel works. Get them at wheel-parts.shop.
Every builder should have his own signature. Fresh and redesigned, these are new shapes of SpokeCalc design on wheels.
Every builder should have his own signature. Fresh and redesigned, these are new shapes of SpokeCalc design on wheels.
Decals that emulate motion, semi visible #SPKCL hashtag. Available also in black edition for more subtle appearance.
Decals that emulate motion, semi visible #SPKCL hashtag. Available also in black edition for more subtle appearance.
Alpina Ultralight Aero spokes - the right combination of a lightness, performance and resistance.
Alpina Ultralight Aero spokes - the right combination of a lightness, performance and resistance.

Wheelset specs:

  • Hubs: One gram solution, OGS, straight pull
  • Rims: Wheel-parts Road Disc Brake H45-W28
  • Spokes: Alpina Ultralight Aero, straight pull
  • Nipples: Alpina DSN, ABT self locking, alloy
  • Lacing: 2 cross, 24 H (F/R)
  • Spoke length calculation: (F)276/278 mm, (R)274/278 mm
  • Weight: 1293 g (593/700 g)

If interested in such a wheelset, let me know... Till next time!

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Aljaž Trenta

Author and founder
"As a cycling enthusiast, bike mechanic and self-taught web designer, combining several of my passions and skills to build SpokeCalc was a great fun for me."

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