Wheels Manufacturing and Rise Bikes Collaborate on Custom Thru-Axle for the new Grizzly Fat Bike
Custom Thru-Axle Collaboration: Wheels Manufacturing × Rise Bikes
Wheels Manufacturing has been at the forefront of precision bicycle components for 35+ years. Our latest partnership with Colorado builder Rise Bikes delivered a purpose-built custom thru-axle for their new Grizzly Fat Bike. The axle features a conical Syntace-style head and threads compatible with SRAM’s Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH) for maximum stiffness, alignment, and durability in demanding terrain.
Rise’s titanium Grizzly showcases advanced 3D-printed elements—including the head tube, dropouts, and chainstay yoke—paired with our CNC-machined aluminum axle for precise clamping and repeatable alignment. Fast prototyping and tight tolerances are what let us deliver OEM-grade solutions quickly for builders who won’t compromise.
The custom Grizzly Fat Bike is available to order now from the Rise Bikes website. We’re proud to support innovators pushing titanium and additive manufacturing forward—and we’ll keep building the components that help their designs perform at the highest level.
