I have been rolling around on a pair of these wheels for a few weeks now, and just did my first set of races on them! And as you can see from the photos, they certainly didn't hold me back from winning! After having a couple pairs of deeper carbon rims, I have to say that these are the favorites. They're competitive when it comes to weight, but my favorite thing about them is that when you are standing/sprinting and putting down power they don't flex at all; not an ounce of disc brake rub from them flexing to be heard. Highly recommend! Beyond all this, these wheels were constructed with my riding demands and body type in mind. Not just some pair hanging in a shop, but custom made to enhance my riding everyday. read more

Spark Wheel Works - 50mm Spark Disc Brake wheels - Bikes Near Me

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Spark Has been my go to source for quality wheels for a few years now. The attention to detail is what separates them from the others. Ryan builds some exceptional wheels and can build what you need for your bike, just tell him what kind of riding will be doing and he'll build a set of wheels for that riding style. You won't be sorry. read more

Spark Wheel Works - Carbon Spark Wheels on my Cannondale EVO - Bikes Near Me

First of all I want to thank Ryan for all the help and the patience he has had w all my questions and back and forth. Ever since last summer when I started to do more gravel rides I have been switching back and forth from my Enve M60's HV in 650 configuration and an older set of Enve XC's which I really liked a lot so I had @SparkWheelWorks refinish and re-lace them for me; when I go them back they looked amazing and were rode great. I used those for quite a few rides like the Hardman Invitational and some others, but those wheels were starting to take a toll of time and use so Contacted Ryan again and we talked about different wheel options for the type of riding I do, we could have gone w so many different custom configurations but at the end we decided to stick to that I know and like best ENVE. So Ryan talked to me about the New 525's which I had been considering and we decided to go with that set up. So below are the details and impression on this wheelset: I decided to go with The 525G laced to proven and bombproof DT Swiss 240 hubs, when I got the wheels from Ryan I was surprised on how light they were (way lighter than the old CX set I was replacing) wheelset actual weight was below the advertised weight it came in at 1347 grams, the new profile is shallower which at first threw me off because I was used to the deeper profile of the M60s and the CX's but the weight savings was worth it. The inside width of 25MM and the hook less bead allowed me to sit even the most difficult tire I have in my arsenal (Compass Bon Jon Pass 35mm ) My first ride on this wheelset was going to be The 1st of the BWR training rides and after some back and forth and a sliced tire I used a set of WTB 40MM Nanos which were so easy to set up tubeless on these wheels. And now on to the first impressions ; This wheelset is so smooth and light that I didn't even feel the wheels spin up even though I had some heavy tires on, the carbon layup absorbed a lot of the road buzz coming from the knobby tires , on the dirt the lateral stiffness came alive when negotiating the rock gardens whether at high or turtle slow speeds you can appreciate how nimble these wheels are. The comfort of this wheelset can be noticed how different from the older Enve's which were stiff all the way around, I ran the Nanos at 40 psi which I rarely do but I knew I was going to need that tire pressure to be more efficient on the road sections and even at that high pressure I never felt to fatigued due to road or dirt vibrations. If you have the chance to try this wheels or any of the Sparks wheelset please do so I highly recommend them trust me you will never go back to anything else. read more

Spark Wheel Works - Enve M60s built by Spark - Bikes Near Me

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I have worked with Ryan at Spark on multiple wheelsets ranging from road to gravel to time trial setups. He has an incredible attention to detail and is flexible to work with the rider's budget and riding style. He takes pride in every wheel that comes out of his shop and I can always trust I'm riding on safe, quality, well-built wheels. You can buy wheels anywhere but you won't get this level of service that keeps me coming back. When I have questions about wheels, parts, or need any servicing he is super responsive and finds the answers or solutions to get you back riding the bike. As a cyclist who demands a lot from his bikes and wheels Ryan at Spark has always exceeded my expectations. read more

Ryan at Spark has been a next-level support for all of my cycling adventures. His expertise, skill, and clear communication put him at the top of his field. In short: he has delivered incredible wheels for multiple situations and none have failed me yet. Let us discuss, shall we? My first set of wheels from Ryan were purpose-built tubeless cyclocross wheels. Ryan went to work selecting an appropriate rim-spoke-hub combination that would suit my riding style (poor line choices, smashing) my weight, and the fact that I wanted the wheel set to pull double-duty: cyclocross in the fall and road/gravel/whatever I want in the spring and summer. His suggestions of Nox and Chris King were both spot on. As of this posting, I am still riding these wheels on the original spokes. I recently had Ryan replace all the alloy nipples with brass ones, and I am sure I'll have thousands of more race miles and fun miles left in those wheels. I've raced Breck Epic twice. The first time through, I asked for Ryan to build me an alloy wheelset that was cheap as hell and bash-worthy. After passing numerous people on the side of the trail with off-the-shelf wheels (cracked rims, broken spokes, wheels knocked outrageously out of true) I felt really good about my decision to have Ryan put together something that was budget friendly. However, my budget friendly wheels were still an acceptable weight, true as hell, and perfect for chunky Colorado single track. On my 2nd go-round, we went a little bigger. This time, Ryan spec'd his Spark branded XC carbon rims, and laced them to a set of Project 321 hubs. Pink, of course. These wheels, just like before, were amazingly sturdy, yet they benefited from the lightweight of carbon. I had a blast racing these wheels and have thoroughly enjoyed them for my weekly trail rides, as well. If you've read this far, hopefully I've convinced you to contact Ryan. His customer service is outstanding, he's a real dude that worked hard to make himself a part this cycling world and his effort, gratitude, and skills speak for themselves. Send an inquiry out. You won't be disappointed. My wheels are all unique, all custom, and so much fun to ride. When you have a set of Spark Wheel Works hoops on your bike, you can't help but smile. Enjoy the ride, friends. Matt read more

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I commute by bike everyday through streets riddled with potholes and ride long distances over the weekend but the wheels that came with my bike did not last at all. Fortunately, Ryan was able to help quick! Ryan has incredible attention to detail and asks the right questions to understand the situation in order to formulate the right set of components to build the perfect wheel sets (and with a budget!) for me. He's also very responsive to questions, super easy to collaborate with and is very responsive over text/chat/call. On top of it all, he is really fun and easy to talk to; talking to Ryan is always like talking to a friend you've known for years. Great service all around! Ryan does not disappoint. read more

Spark Wheel Works - my beautiful SparkWheelWorks carbon disc brake wheels - Bikes Near Me

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Great communication from the first contact to discuss my requirements and design. Regular updates on the build and the final shipping. I was blown away by the finished product. A truly great company to deal with and thoroughly recommended 5 Stars. Thank you Ryan and the team at Spark Wheel works. read more

Love my wheels, and really appreciate the care and attention that Ryan devoted to helping design the perfect wheel for my riding style. I'm a lighter rider who climbs hills often. My priority was a light weight alloy wheel and I was willing to trade off aerodynamics to meet that objective. Ryan helped pick the optimal components to design something that was perfect for me, and also spent considerable time making cosmetic recommendations (I wanted a custom look that wasn't too ordinary, so he recommended red hubs, nipples and values). The wheels are fast and light, and the after-sales support has been great too. read more