Hand-Built Custom Bicycle Wheels from SH Race
At SH Race, every wheelset is treated as a complete build rather than a standard configuration. From our workshop in Rumelange, Luxembourg, we hand-build custom carbon and aluminum bicycle wheels according to each rider's discipline, terrain, objectives and bike requirements.
Road, gravel or mountain bike: instead of applying one configuration to every cyclist, we aim to create a coherent combination of rims, hubs, spokes, intended tires, bike requirements and the handling characteristics expected on the terrain.
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Hand-built wheels designed around the way you ride
A wheel designed for climbing and frequent changes of pace does not necessarily have the same priorities as one intended for fast road courses, long-distance gravel riding or technical mountain biking. Choosing the right wheelset therefore starts with understanding how and where you actually ride.
SH Race builds wheels for passionate cyclists, experienced riders and competitors looking for a configuration suited to their terrain and riding style. Every wheelset is assembled by hand, with particular attention paid to the consistency of the build, spoke tension balance and reliability.
Hand-built road bike wheels
On the road, wheel choice depends largely on the terrain and the handling characteristics you are looking for. A rider focused on fast courses will not necessarily have the same priorities as a climber or someone looking for one versatile wheelset for varied terrain.
Explore our road bike wheels to compare configurations developed for speed, versatility and climbing-oriented riding.
Gravel wheels for mixed terrain
A gravel ride can combine tarmac, fast gravel tracks and rougher paths within the same route. Wheel choice therefore needs to take your terrain, tires, riding distances and individual priorities into account.
A gravel race wheelset may have different priorities from a configuration intended for long-distance riding or bikepacking. Discover our gravel wheels to compare carbon and aluminum options for mixed-terrain riding.
Custom MTB wheels
Mountain biking introduces a different set of demands. Terrain, riding style, level of engagement and discipline all influence the appropriate wheel configuration. An XC wheelset, for example, does not necessarily need the same characteristics as a build intended for more demanding terrain.
Browse our MTB wheels to discover SH Race wheel builds for different off-road disciplines.
Carbon or aluminum: choose according to your riding
Rim material is an important consideration, but it does not define the behaviour of a wheel on its own. Rim geometry, hubs, spokes, tires and build quality also contribute to the overall characteristics of a wheelset.
Carbon can be used for wheel designs with different priorities, including lightweight, versatile or aerodynamic configurations depending on the model. Aluminum offers a different approach and can be relevant for riders who prioritize straightforward use, maintenance and budget considerations.
Why choose hand-built bicycle wheels?
A hand-built wheelset makes it possible to consider the individual rider rather than relying on a single standard configuration. Riding discipline, terrain, bike requirements, objectives and handling preferences can all be considered when defining a coherent wheel build.
Every SH Race wheelset is assembled by hand in our Rumelange workshop. Particular care is given to the assembly process and to spoke tension and balance, with the aim of producing a consistent wheelset suited to its intended use.
Custom wheels rather than a standard configuration
Custom wheel building is not simply about choosing how a wheel looks. It means defining a configuration that suits both the cyclist and the bike. Discipline, usual terrain, riding objectives, desired behaviour and compatibility requirements all need to be considered together.
This approach also makes it possible to check important details before the wheelset is built, including braking system, axle standards, freehub body and intended tire dimensions.
Planning a custom wheel build?
If you are choosing between several configurations or want a wheelset tailored to your bike and riding style, tell us about your project. SH Race can help you identify a configuration that is consistent with your terrain, objectives and bike requirements.
Ask SH Race for advice on your custom wheel build
About SH Race
SH Race is a Franco-Luxembourg artisanal workshop based in Rumelange, specializing in the design and custom assembly of bicycle wheels. We build carbon and aluminum wheels for road, gravel, mountain biking, cyclocross, triathlon and time trial riding. Each wheelset is assembled by hand and can be adapted to the rider's discipline, terrain, level, objectives and individual requirements.