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ShopTalk: New Tech, Same Tech

ShopTalk: New Tech, Same Tech

In our dream world, every aspect of the bicycle wheel would be repairable At Sugar Wheel Works, people often ask us "What's new out there in the world of wheels?" It's only natural for people to want the latest and greatest, especially when investing in a new set of...

ShopTalk: First Let’s Sit Down and Talk

ShopTalk: First Let’s Sit Down and Talk

We're going to build you the best wheel possible, but first, let's talk about what you want! Much like the name implies, the hub plays an important role at the center of a wheel, which is why it is often the first aspect we take into consideration when building a...

Women’s Wheel Building Scholarship

Women’s Wheel Building Scholarship

We are excited to offer a scholarship to our special Women's Wheel Building Foundations class! The upcoming session is comprised of the following classes:July 10 from 9am-5pmandJuly 11-13 from 6pm-9pmThis class is an intimate, hands-on setting with just five students...

ShopTalk: What’s Our Secret?

ShopTalk: What’s Our Secret?

To be a great custom bicycle wheel builder, you need to build great wheels every time.Every. Dang. Time.That's why we believe in consistency and we create every Sugar Wheel Works handbuilt wheel as though it is a masterpiece. With this attitude and dedication, every...

ShopTalk: How to Build a Wheel

ShopTalk: How to Build a Wheel

Wheel building class at Sugar Wheel Works Much like a great concert pianist is trained but ultimately must have that special touch to perform beautiful music, such is the art of building bicycle wheels. Books and instructors can teach you a lot, but only about 80% of...

Congratulations, Dan!

Congratulations, Dan!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwNnf_ztnyQ When I started Sugar Wheel Works on April 1, 2009, I had this line in the mission statement "to be an asset to our community both globally and locally." Today is a good day to reflect on our success as a team, and as a...