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Spank Wheels with Paul Hubs
Custom Spank Wheels on Paul Hubs
Pick a Spank rim we carry, put it on a Paul hub, and we lace and true the wheel by hand in our Georgia shop.
Why build Spank rims on Paul hubs:
- Made by specialists: Spank rims made in Spank's own factory, Fratelli Industries, on Paul hubs machined in Chico, California
- Proven: Spank's Vibrocore damps trail vibration and raises fatigue life; Paul made the first purpose-built single speed mountain bike hub in 1996
- Built to last: Paul's sealed bearings are user adjustable; 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 Paul hubs for:
Or start from the Paul hub you want:
Or pick one of the 5 ready-made pairs below: each opens our custom wheel builder with the Spank rim and Paul hub already chosen.
Gravel in depth
Spank Spike Race 33 wheels on Paul FHub Disc hubs
Our gravel pick from the Spank and Paul 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 Paul FHub Disc hubs (front wheel) 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.
- Less stress at the spoke head. Spoke holes are chamfered, and on the WORD the flanges are canted toward the rim. Paul does this to reduce stress on the head and elbow of each spoke.
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Mountain in depth
Spank 359 Spike Vibracore wheels on Paul FHub Disc hubs
Our mountain pick from the Spank and Paul 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 Paul FHub Disc hubs (front wheel) 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.
- The hub that started single speed mountain bikes. Paul introduced the Wacky One-Speed Rear Device in 1996 and calls it the first purpose-built single speed mountain bike hub. Paul says its 52mm chainline is a standard that continues today.
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Questions about these builds
Which Spank rim should I build on Paul hubs?
For gravel, the Spike Race 33 (28mm inside) on Paul FHub Disc hubs; for mountain, the 359 Spike Vibracore (30.5mm inside) on Paul FHub Disc hubs. Each one opens the builder from its section above, and the cards below cover every Spank rim that fits a Paul hub.
Road / Cross / Gravel
Spank rims on Paul hubs for road, cross and gravel bikes
Each card opens our custom wheel builder with the rim and hub for a front wheel already picked, on the Paul hub our customers choose most with that rim. The builder offers every Paul hub that fits, and you choose the colors, spokes and the rest.
Mountain Bike
Spank rims on Paul hubs for mountain bikes
Each card opens our custom wheel builder with the rim and hub for a front wheel already picked, on the Paul hub our customers choose most with that rim. The builder offers every Paul hub that fits, and you choose the colors, spokes and the rest.
Spank 359 Spike Vibracore on Paul FHub Disc30.5mm inside · 19mm deep · 32 hole · hooked · front wheelStart building this pair →
Spank 359 Spike on Paul FHub Disc30.5mm inside · 19mm deep · 32 hole · hooked · front wheelStart building this pair →
Spank 369 Spike on Paul FHub Disc30.5mm inside · 19mm deep · 32 hole · hooked · front wheelStart building this pair →
Spank 369 Spike Vibracore on Paul FHub Disc30.5mm inside · 19mm deep · 32 hole · hooked · front wheelStart building this pair →More about Spank and Paul wheels
Why the pairing, specs and FAQ
Custom hand built Spank wheels on Paul 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 Paul 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.
- The hub that started single speed mountain bikes. Paul introduced the Wacky One-Speed Rear Device in 1996 and calls it the first purpose-built single speed mountain bike hub. Paul says its 52mm chainline is a standard that continues today.
- A rear wheel with no dish. On the WORD, Paul spread the flanges as far as it could while leaving room for freewheel threads. Both sides of the wheel can then be built alike, which Paul says makes a strong dishless wheel.
- An axle that runs from dropout to dropout. The disc hubs use an interchangeable 7075 aluminum axle in quick release, bolt-on or thru axle form, not end caps that can fall off when the wheel comes out. Change forks later and you change the axle, not the hub.
Spank and Paul custom wheel questions
Which Paul hub fits my Spank rim?
The cards on this page start on the Paul hub our customers build with each rim most often (Paul FHub Disc). The builder lists every Paul 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 Paul custom wheel page for every rim on a Paul hub.
Can you build with a Paul 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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