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Spank Wheels with Bitex Hubs
Custom Spank Wheels on Bitex Hubs
Pick a Spank rim we carry, put it on a Bitex hub, and we lace and true the wheel by hand in our Georgia shop.
Why build Spank rims on Bitex hubs:
- Made by specialists: Spank rims made in Spank's own factory, Fratelli Industries, on Bitex hubs made in Bitex's family factory in Taichung, Taiwan
- Proven: Spank's Vibrocore damps trail vibration and raises fatigue life; Bitex patented the hardened Gouge Guard splines that stop cassettes biting the freehub
- Built to last: Bitex freehubs and axle ends swap to follow your next drivetrain or frame; Spank shotpeens the surface rather than machining metal away
- Laced and trued by hand, one wheel at a time, in our Georgia shop
- In depth below: Spike Race 33 gravel · 359 Spike Vibracore mountain
Build your custom Spank wheel on Bitex hubs for:
Or start from the Bitex hub you want:
BX 211 6-bolt→BX 106 Centerlock→BX 212 Centerlock→MTF 6-bolt, front only→MTR 6-bolt, rear only→FB MTF 6-bolt, front only→FB MTR 6-bolt, rear only→
Or pick one of the 5 ready-made pairs below: each opens our custom wheel builder with the Spank rim and Bitex hub already chosen.
Gravel in depth
Spank Spike Race 33 wheels on Bitex BX 211 hubs
Our gravel pick from the Spank and Bitex parts we build with. The Spank Spike Race 33 is a hooked aluminum rim, 28mm inside, 22mm deep, sized for about 40mm to 2.2 inch tires. We lace it to Bitex BX 211 hubs in 32 hole.
- Bead Bite. This is Spank's patented anti-burp design at the bead. It is there to keep the tire in place and hold pressure, including at lower pressures.
- Axle ends that convert. Bitex lists quick release and 12mm thru-axle options on models like the MTR, and shows the axle and end cap changes in its videos. If your next frame uses a different standard, the wheel may be able to follow it.
Start building this pair:
Mountain in depth
Spank 359 Spike Vibracore wheels on Bitex BX 211 hubs
Our mountain pick from the Spank and Bitex parts we build with. The Spank 359 Spike Vibracore is a hooked aluminum rim, 30.5mm inside, 19mm deep, about 610 grams in 29 inch, sized for about 2.3 to 2.6 inch tires. We lace it to Bitex BX 211 hubs in 32 hole.
- Sacred Geometry on the 369. A hollow bead wall improves lateral and vertical strength, Spank says, and its extra width reduces pinch flats and raises impact resistance. The 369 is 39mm outside on the same 30.5mm inner width as the 359.
- Six pawls in two sets. Bitex's patented freehub splits its pawls into two groups of three that take turns meeting the ratchet teeth, so the gap between engagement points is half what it would be. The company says the larger pawls also carry more load.
Start building this pair:
Questions about these builds
Which Spank rim should I build on Bitex hubs?
For gravel, the Spike Race 33 (28mm inside) on Bitex BX 211 hubs; for mountain, the 359 Spike Vibracore (30.5mm inside) on Bitex BX 211 hubs. Each one opens the builder from its section above, and the cards below cover every Spank rim that fits a Bitex hub.
Road / Cross / Gravel
Spank rims on Bitex hubs for road, cross and gravel bikes
Each card opens our custom wheel builder with the rims and hubs for a wheelset already picked, on the Bitex hub our customers choose most with that rim. The builder offers every Bitex hub that fits, and you choose the colors, spokes and the rest.
Mountain Bike
Spank rims on Bitex hubs for mountain bikes
Each card opens our custom wheel builder with the rims and hubs for a wheelset already picked, on the Bitex hub our customers choose most with that rim. The builder offers every Bitex hub that fits, and you choose the colors, spokes and the rest.
Spank 359 Spike Vibracore on Bitex BX 21130.5mm inside · 19mm deep · 32 hole · hookedStart building this pair →
Spank 359 Spike on Bitex BX 21130.5mm inside · 19mm deep · 32 hole · hookedStart building this pair →
Spank 369 Spike on Bitex BX 21130.5mm inside · 19mm deep · 32 hole · hookedStart building this pair →
Spank 369 Spike Vibracore on Bitex BX 21130.5mm inside · 19mm deep · 32 hole · hookedStart building this pair →More about Spank and Bitex wheels
Why the pairing, specs and FAQ
Custom hand built Spank wheels on Bitex hubs
Every pair on this page is in our builder today, with a rim and hub that fit each other. We lace each wheel by hand in our Georgia shop: tensioned evenly, trued flat and round, and stress-relieved before it ships. Spoke lengths are calculated from the measured dimensions of your exact rim and hub.
What Spank rims and Bitex hubs each bring
- A low, radially compliant section. The 359 and 369 stand 19mm tall and are meant to give a little under load. Spank says that improves traction over bumps and chatter and reduces harsh feedback, while the wide shape holds lateral stiffness.
- Vibrocore in the inner well. On the Vibrocore versions, Spank injects Vibrocore into the rim's inner well. Spank says this cuts vibration reaching the suspension and rider, adds torsional strength and increases fatigue life.
- OohBah rim center. Spank corrugates the center of the rim, which it says adds strength and rigidity. That lets the rim be wider without adding material.
- Gouge Guard on the freehub. Steel cassette cogs tend to bite notches into an aluminum freehub, and those notches make the cassette hard to remove. Bitex patented three small hardened stainless splines that take that pressure instead, and it is the Anti-Bite label on our Shimano HG driver choice.
- Six pawls in two sets. Bitex's patented freehub splits its pawls into two groups of three that take turns meeting the ratchet teeth, so the gap between engagement points is half what it would be. The company says the larger pawls also carry more load.
- A freehub you can change later. Each model lists its own freehub bodies, such as Shimano, Campagnolo, XDR or XD, and Bitex publishes videos showing how to swap one. Moving to a new drivetrain can mean a new freehub body and not a new hub.
Spank and Bitex custom wheel questions
Which Bitex hub fits my Spank rim?
The cards on this page start on the Bitex hub our customers build with each rim most often (Bitex BX 211). The builder lists every Bitex hub that fits your rim, in the drillings and brake types that match.
Do you build Spank rims on other hubs?
Yes. See our Spank custom wheel page for every hub that fits each Spank rim, or our Bitex custom wheel page for every rim on a Bitex hub.
Can you build with a Bitex hub or Spank rim I already own?
Yes. Choose the supply-your-own option in the configurator, ship it to us, and we will lace it into a new wheel with new spokes cut to the right length. You pay for the parts you need and the build labor.
How long will my wheel take?
Build time comes down to parts availability rather than bench time. Your estimated ship date is shown in the configurator before you check out, so you know the date before you pay.
Not sure what to pick? Email info@prowheelbuilder.com (fastest) or leave a voicemail on 470-253-0929. You will be talking to the people who build the wheels.
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