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WTB Wheels with Paul Hubs
Custom WTB Wheels on Paul Hubs
Pick a WTB rim we carry, put it on a Paul hub, and we lace and true the wheel by hand in our Georgia shop.
Why build WTB rims on Paul hubs:
- Made by specialists: Paul hubs machined in Chico, California
- Proven: WTB designs its rims and tires together for an easy, reliable tubeless seal; Paul made the first purpose-built single speed mountain bike hub in 1996
- Built to last: Paul's sealed bearings are user adjustable
- Laced and trued by hand, one wheel at a time, in our Georgia shop
- In depth below: KOM Tough TCS 2.0 CVX I 25 gravel · KOM Tough TCS 2.0 CVX I 35 mountain
Build your custom WTB wheel on Paul hubs for:
Or start from the Paul hub you want:
Or pick one of the 7 ready-made pairs below: each opens our custom wheel builder with the WTB rim and Paul hub already chosen.
Gravel in depth
WTB KOM Tough TCS 2.0 CVX I 25 wheels on Paul FHub Disc hubs
Our gravel pick from the WTB and Paul parts we build with. The WTB KOM Tough TCS 2.0 CVX I 25 is a hooked aluminum rim, 25mm inside, 17.6mm deep, about 485 grams in 700c, sized for about 35 to 50mm tires. We lace it to Paul FHub Disc hubs (front wheel) in 32 hole.
- Solid Strip in TCS 2.0. A strip sits in a recessed channel under the tubeless tape, which stops the tape sagging at the spoke holes. The tire then seals against a smooth, consistent surface.
- 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
WTB KOM Tough TCS 2.0 CVX I 35 wheels on Paul FHub Disc hubs
Our mountain pick from the WTB and Paul parts we build with. The WTB KOM Tough TCS 2.0 CVX I 35 is a hooked aluminum rim, 35mm inside, 17.6mm deep, about 577 grams in 29 inch, sized for about 2.4 to 2.8 inch tires. We lace it to Paul FHub Disc hubs (front wheel) in 32 hole.
- I-Beam support. An I-shaped wall inside the rim cavity adds radial and lateral rigidity, and KOM Tough rims use two of them. HTZ rims pair the I-Beam with walls WTB says are 25 to 30 percent thicker than its standard rims, for the extra weight of e-bikes.
- 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 WTB rim should I build on Paul hubs?
For gravel, the KOM Tough TCS 2.0 CVX I 25 (25mm inside) on Paul FHub Disc hubs; for mountain, the KOM Tough TCS 2.0 CVX I 35 (35mm inside) on Paul FHub Disc hubs. Each one opens the builder from its section above, and the cards below cover every WTB rim that fits a Paul hub.
Road / Cross / Gravel
WTB 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.
WTB KOM Tough TCS 2.0 CVX I 25 on Paul FHub Disc25mm inside · 17.6mm deep · 32 hole · hooked · front wheelStart building this pair →
WTB KOM Light TCS I 23 on Paul FHub Disc23mm inside · 17.75mm deep · 32 hole · hooked · front wheelStart building this pair →
WTB KOM Light TCS 2.0 CVX I 25 on Paul FHub Disc25mm inside · 17.75mm deep · 28 hole · hooked · front wheelStart building this pair →
Mountain Bike
WTB 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.
WTB KOM Tough TCS 2.0 CVX I 35 on Paul FHub Disc35mm inside · 17.6mm deep · 32 hole · hooked · front wheelStart building this pair →
WTB KOM Tough TCS 2.0 CVX I 40 on Paul FHub Disc40mm inside · 17.6mm deep · 32 hole · hooked · front wheelStart building this pair →
WTB KOM Tough TCS 2.0 CVX I 30 on Paul FHub Disc30mm inside · 18.1mm deep · 32 hole · hooked · front wheelStart building this pair →
WTB KOM Light TCS 2.0 CVX I 30 on Paul FHub Disc30mm inside · 17.75mm deep · 32 hole · hooked · front wheelStart building this pair →More about WTB and Paul wheels
Why the pairing, specs and FAQ
Custom hand built WTB 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 WTB rims and Paul hubs each bring
- Rims and tires designed together. WTB develops the two at the same time to optimize how they fit, aiming for easier mounting and removal and a more reliable tubeless seal. It also names rims by inner width, so an i30 is 30mm inside and tire fit is easy to work out.
- Solid Strip in TCS 2.0. A strip sits in a recessed channel under the tubeless tape, which stops the tape sagging at the spoke holes. The tire then seals against a smooth, consistent surface.
- 4D angled drilling. Each spoke hole is drilled at the angle that lines the nipple up with its hole in the hub. WTB says that eliminates binding and side loading and spreads the load, which extends the life of the wheel.
- 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.
WTB and Paul custom wheel questions
Which Paul hub fits my WTB 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 WTB rims on other hubs?
Yes. See our WTB custom wheel page for every hub that fits each WTB rim, or our Paul custom wheel page for every rim on a Paul hub.
Can you build with a Paul hub or WTB 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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