"The Mountain Bike World Cup is the toughest on the rider and equipment. Building wheels for the pros takes a lot of know how and experience. Joe Young is one of the few wheelbuilders who has my whole confidence. This guy knows how to build wheels."
Over the years, Joe has distilled his experience almost into a philosophy. It is fun to listen to him talk. Especially while he works. “The bicycle wheel is an integral part of bicycle design. Whatever the concept, however the frame is constructed, it is paramount that the wheel reflect and enhance the integrity and performance [...]
Rolling on Mavic Open Pro Ceramic with DT Swiss 240S hubs built by Joe over 4 yrs ago. Never have had to true them. Been riding over 27 yrs and hands down best built wheelset I’ve ever owned!!
Best wheels anywhere!!! One word Joe…. Fantastic!
Joe built a set of wheels for me in September 2010. Upon delivery the spokes measured within 5% of each other in tension using an FSA (Jobst Brandt design) tension meter. That’s less than the accuracy of the instrument so in other words the tension was perfect. After well over 10,000 miles of riding the [...]
I have ridden only Joe Young wheels since discovering them about 8 years ago. Previous to using Joe’s wheels, I broke as many as 4 or 5 spokes each summer. As a recumbent bike rider, Joe was quick to ask about weight distribution, my weight, and riding style. I am happy to report that I [...]
Joe, I hope this finds you well! We were last in touch when you were making wheels for my brother Erich, and for my friend Matt. The group of us had a fantastic time on that trip, with three successful transits over the Andes via 4000+ meter passes, and a crossing of the Atacama Desert. [...]
Hey Joe! It’ll take a tank to destroy your Joe Young wheels! I’ve never had any problems with any of my 5 wheels from you (until that insomniac driver nearly ran me over last year)! My back was broken but not my spirits! I’m back riding and enjoying your wheels on the streets of NYC, [...]
The Velocity A23’s paired with my old hubs are sweet! Thanks for the great recommendation. The wheels you made are the best. Here she is near Wolf Creek in Colorado.
Mr. Young! Hey now! Hope all is well in your world! I just wanted to shoot you a little update on the wheels you built for me about 3.5 years ago (NMSW velocity aerohead to DA 36h with the odd NJS slotted axels.) They have over 15k miles (I commute, 18 mile round trip, on [...]
