Harry Rowland is an established UK wheel builder living in Ramsgate, Kent and can build any set of wheels to your specification.

A pair of hand built wheels is one of the best investments you can make to a bicycle. Whether it be for your commuter bike, tourer, MTB or fully fledged racing bike a pair of good wheels can really make all the difference. Wheels built with all types of components and for all ranges of prices, from less than £200 to over £1000. 

There are so many different combinations that can be be used to build your wheel and it will depend on what you want to use your wheels for, and on which sort of bike you want to put them on. A commuter would want a heavier rim whilst a racer might want a light weight rim as weight is a big issue. Prices start at around £190 for a set of wheels.

Harry's current thoughts on wheels:
You've come to the right place.  I am focused on building bicycle wheels and wheel related products and provide extremely high quality products and services through careful quality control and parts selection. Every wheel that I build goes through a rigorous measurement, inspection, and adjustment process.

The focus is on bicycle wheels and wheel-related products. 
My goal is to provide extremely high quality products and services through careful quality control and parts selection. Every wheel that I build goes through a rigorous measurement, inspection, and adjustment process. These procedures ensure that each wheel meets the exacting standards for radial and lateral runout, as well as maximum spoke tension and most importantly, tension uniformity. While this process consumes a considerable amount of time, I feel it is the only way to guarantee that your wheels are reliable and perform to their potential.

You get the wheel that best fits you.
At the heart of every successful wheel build is an understanding of my customer’s needs. Because every application is unique, I believe it is necessary to communicate with each customer prior to beginning a custom wheel build. This process allows me to help my  customers to select ideal components based upon riding style, weight, durability, and of course budget.

Uniform spoke tension is the heart of every perfect wheel.
Spoke tension uniformity is critical to maximum power transfer and durability of high performance wheels. Although you can purchase wheels that appear straight, it is impossible to determine uniform spoke tension by observation. Few wheel builders have the equipment, experience, or the time necessary to ensure tension uniformity. My build process includes extensive spoke stress relief, careful tension measurements, and meticulous adjustment.  The end result is a perfect structure that efficiently transfers power and maintains its integrity after thousands of cycling miles.