Handbuilt bicycle wheels from a French-Luxembourg workshop
In our workshop in Rumelange, Luxembourg, we build handcrafted carbon and aluminium bicycle wheels by hand, tailored to each rider's discipline, terrain, goals and constraints.
Road, gravel or MTB: rather than imposing a standard setup, we look for a build where rim, hubs, spokes, intended tyres, bike and expected ride behaviour all work together.
Handbuilt wheels designed around how you ride
A wheel built for climbing and changes of pace does not have the same priorities as one built for fast courses, long-distance gravel or technical MTB riding. Choosing a build therefore starts with how you actually ride.
SH Race builds wheels for passionate riders, sportive cyclists and racers looking for a setup matched to their terrain and riding style.
Road, gravel or MTB: choose your terrain
Road wheels
Speed, versatility or climbing: the right choice depends on the terrain and the ride feel you want. A rouleur and a climber don't have the same priorities.
See road wheels
Gravel wheels
Tarmac, fast tracks and rough trails in a single ride. Racing, long distance or bikepacking: the build follows your tyres and your distances.
See gravel wheels
MTB wheels
Terrain, commitment, riding style and discipline shape the setup. An XC build doesn't meet the same needs as one for more aggressive riding.
See MTB wheelsCarbon or aluminium: choose by use
Rim material matters, but it doesn't define a wheel's behaviour on its own. Rim profile, hubs, spokes, tyres and build quality all contribute to how the wheel rides.
| Criterion | Carbon rim | Aluminium rim |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Low weight, versatility or aerodynamics depending on the model | Ease of use and versatility |
| Maintenance | Depends on brake type and use | Simple maintenance |
| Budget | Higher investment | Controlled budget |
| Best for | Riders seeking performance for a specific use | Riders who value everyday reliability |
Why choose handbuilt wheels?
Custom doesn't mean choosing how a wheel looks: it means defining a setup suited to the rider and the bike. Every pair is built by hand in our Rumelange workshop.
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Your riding
Discipline, usual terrain, goals and the ride feel you're after.
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Compatibility
Brake type, axles, freehub body and intended tyre sizes.
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Components
Rim, hubs and spokes selected to work as a coherent whole.
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The build
Hand assembly, spoke tensioning and balancing for an even, reliable wheel.
Planning a handbuilt wheelset?
Torn between several setups, or looking for a pair matched to your bike and riding? Tell us about your project: we'll help you find the most coherent solution for your terrain and goals.
About SH Race
SH Race is a French-Luxembourg artisan workshop based in Rumelange, specialising in the design and custom building of bicycle wheels. We build carbon and aluminium wheels for road, gravel, MTB, cyclocross, triathlon and time trial.
- Workshop Rumelange, Luxembourg
- Build 100% by hand
- Materials Carbon and aluminium