Author Archives: Matty

Spoken’ In Spokane

Posted on 08/05/2012 by Matty

Rent the truck, and pack the boxes Matthew Larsen Wheelbuilding is moving it’s world headquarters to Spokane, WA.  All wheelbuiilding, demo programs, and product testing will move to the Lilac City.  “The move” will be taking place at the end … Continue reading →

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Stan’s Alpha Rim

Posted on 04/05/2012 by Matty

Simple physics: A 700g wheel with a 450g rim takes more effort to turn than a 700g wheel with a 350g rim.  In other words, lighter rims make faster wheels.  At $120 each Stan’s Alpha rims aren’t cheap but buying … Continue reading →

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Shimano Hub Sale

Posted on 02/05/2012 by Matty

Shimano XTR and XT hubs on sale now!  Built with your choice of rims from DT Swiss, No Tubes, WTB or Velocity. Get ‘em while they last! XTR centerlock 15mm or QR front and QR rear $375 XT centerlock or … Continue reading →

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Winter Work

Posted on 30/04/2012 by Matty

It’s not “all” bike wheels for me here at the MLW lab.  Winter snows bring skiers to the Lake Tahoe area and for a couple days a week I happen to be the guy those skiers see in the ski … Continue reading →

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29er Wheels

Posted on 24/04/2012 by Matty

Welcome to the party Mavic.  MLW has been building 29er wheels since starting in 2007.  Using the best components from manufactures like Chris King, DT Swiss, Paul, Stan’s, Velocity, and White Ind. MLW can handbuild your next set of wheels … Continue reading →

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Tubeless Road Wheels

Posted on 23/04/2012 by Matty

The wheelbuilder gets new wheels!  While I’ve been using tubeless offroad for a few years so I was anxious to try them on the road.  I chose No Tubes Alpha road rims and DT Swiss 240 hubs.  Built with butted … Continue reading →

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Velocity Demo Wheels

Posted on 19/04/2012 by Matty

Velocity demo wheels are ready to go!  Velocity A23 rims & Velocity hubs.    Try a clincher rim that rides like  a tubular.  The 23mm wide rim is part of the next generation of wide clincher rims.  Shimano or Campy … Continue reading →

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DT Swiss 240 Hubs

Posted on 17/04/2012 by Matty

~$990/lb.  Expensive when you think about it that way so don’t.  The pair I have has lasted 11 seasons and outlived 2.5 pairs of hoops.   At 4-5 grand of riding a year that’s roughly 50,000 miles over their life.  So…$700 … Continue reading →

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Velocity Areoheat Rims

Posted on 12/04/2012 by Matty

Just built 8 of 10 wheels for the Auto Bike crew.  Velocity Areoheat rims built with hubs supplied by Auto Bike.

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The Alpha King Wheels

Posted on 05/04/2012 by Matty

Tubeless road wheel technology is here!  No Tubes Alpha rims and Chris King hubs.  Get sum!

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