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The Bike That Almost Wasn’t! Our Colorado Copper Sanitas Finally Made It Home

By James Flanagan on April 14, 2025

The Bike That Almost Wasn’t! Our Colorado Copper Sanitas Finally Made It Home We had big plans for the Philly Bike Expo this year. Front and center in our booth was supposed to be a one-of-a-kind Sanitas Cycles titanium Pistil Soft-Tail fully decked out in our Colorado Copper anodized components. A clean, bold build that showed off the best of what we make, all in our signature colorway. Then… it disappeared. Somewhere between Colorado and Pennsylvania, it vanished. Lost in transit. Despite days of searching, tracking updates, and a few panicked phone calls, the bike didn’t make it to Philly. We were bummed. So was the Sanitas crew. This build deserved a spotlight. But here’s the happy ending: the bike finally made its way back to Sanitas HQ, safe and sound. And now, we finally get to show it off. This is the Colorado Copper Sanitas build that almost wasn’t. A clean titanium frame brought to life with our anodized components: SOLO-XD Single Speed Kit – simple, fast, and coppered out T47 Bottom Bracket – built for longevity and smooth power transfer Headset Spacers + Top Cap – the little details that tie the whole build together Wheels MFG Thru Axles – because solid connection matters Seatpost Clamp – clean, secure, and color-matched A huge thanks to Sanitas Cycles for the build and for rolling with the punches when the bike went MIA. It didn’t hit the Philly show floor, but it’s too good not to share.

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New Seatpost Collars Are Here. Lock It Down in Style!

By James Flanagan on April 07, 2025

We’re excited to officially launch our brand-new Wheels Manufacturing Seatpost Collars, available April 7, 2025. Built with precision and designed to add a clean, finished look to your bike. They’re ready to order and ready to ride. Designed to blend simplicity, style, and rock-solid performance, these collars use a bolt and barrel-nut closure for a secure fit and come in three sizes — 28.6 mm, 31.8 mm, and 34.9 mm — to fit a wide range of frames. With seven anodized color options — Black, Red, Orange, Teal, Blue, Purple, Green — there’s something for every rider’s style. Even better, the colors match our other anodized components like bottom brackets, derailleur hangers, and single-speed kits for a clean, cohesive look front to back. Buy Now These collars offer an affordable way to personalize your bike without sacrificing performance. Here’s what makes them stand out: Lightweight CNC-machined 6061 aluminum with stainless steel hardware Bold anodized color options to match or contrast existing builds Secure bolt and barrel-nut system for a no-slip grip Three versatile sizes to fit most modern frames Bonus Tool Alert Need to know which seatpost your bike uses? Our new Seatpost Gauge is made from durable acrylic and quickly measures the inside diameter of your seat tube. It covers sizes from 25 mm up to 34.9 mm, and at just $9.99 MSRP, it’s a handy addition for any shop, mechanic, or home wrench. Buy Seatpost Gauge

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Bespoked Manchester Recap. Orange You Glad You Stopped By?

By James Flanagan on April 29, 2025

Bespoked Manchester Recap. Orange You Glad You Stopped By? We just got back from the Bespoked Handmade Bike Show in Manchester, and to say we’re buzzing would be an understatement. This event always brings out some of the most passionate builders, riders, and brands in the cycling world, and this year, we teamed up with Chumba to create a showstopper of a bike. A Slackr With Some Serious Attitude Chumba’s Slackr Steel MTB is already a beast of a bike, designed for hard-hitting trail riders who want steel’s ride quality without compromising on modern geometry or aggressive capability. But for this show build, we cranked it up a notch. The frame was dressed head-to-toe in Wheels Manufacturing components in a striking orange anodized finish, making it impossible to miss. Here’s what we added to the mix: SOLO-XD Single Speed Conversion Kit Thru Axles Water Bottle Cage Bolts Headset Spacers and Top Cap T47 Outboard Bottom Bracket This wasn’t just a display of parts; it was a bold, clean build that showed how dialed your bike can look when your components are matched and made to last. Sneak Peek: SOLO-HG Prototype While the Slackr got most of the stares, those who stopped by our booth also got a behind-the-scenes look at something new. We unveiled a prototype of our revamped single speed conversion kit for Shimano HG-style freehub bodies, the SOLO-HG. This is not just an update. It’s a full overhaul, with refined design, narrow-wide tooth profiles, and improved chain retention. Launch is still a few months out, but we were stoked to get feedback directly from builders and riders on the ground. Spoiler alert: they’re into it. Why Shows Like Bespoked Matter Bespoked is more than a trade show. It’s a celebration of craftsmanship, creativity, and community. Getting to partner with frame builders like Chumba reminds us why we do what we do. When our components end up on bikes this rad, it’s a win for everyone who believes that performance and aesthetics can coexist. Big thanks to everyone who stopped by to chat, geek out, and sneak a peek at what’s coming next. If you missed it, don’t worry, we’ve got more in store for 2025.

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Sanitas Cycles' New Tap Root Ti Hardtail – Featuring Wheels Manufacturing Components!

By James Flanagan on September 20, 2024

Sanitas Tap Root Ti Hardtail featured on The Radavist We’re thrilled to share a standout feature from the world of custom titanium hardtails. Our friends at Sanitas Cycles just landed a full review on The Radavist for their brand-new Tap Root Ti Hardtail—and we’re proud to be part of the build. The Tap Root Ti is built for performance and reliability, with Sanitas selecting proven components for real-world riding. We partnered with Sanitas to supply our precision-engineered T47 bottom brackets, thru axles, and other Wheels MFG parts to keep the bike smooth and solid—whether you’re on technical trails or daily miles. Read the full review: Sanitas Tap Root Ti Hardtail – “Silver Surfin’ Daily Driver” We’re always stoked to support brands like Sanitas Cycles that push quality and craftsmanship forward—and to see how Wheels MFG components elevate the ride. Photos: Spencer Harding

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We Have Done It Again. New Collaboration Alert! Crust Bikes

By James Flanagan on July 05, 2023

Limited-Edition Mystic BSA30 Bottom Bracket with Crust Bikes We’ve got some thrilling news. Wheels Manufacturing and Crust Bikes teamed up with the incredibly talented @ashley.anodized.it to bring you a limited-edition BSA 30 mm Bottom Bracket anodized in the stunning Mystic colorway! Crust loved this custom finish and asked if we could do their go-to BSA30 in the same mesmerizing hue. We were just as excited—and made it happen. Each bottom bracket ships in custom packaging and features Crust and Wheels MFG laser branding on the cups. Small details that make this collab special. Buy at Crust View BSA30 Specs Heads up: these limited-edition BSA30 bottom brackets are moving fast. If the Mystic colorway is calling your name and you want the durability and smooth performance of the Wheels MFG BSA30, don’t wait. The Wheels MFG BSA30 is perfect when you want to run a 30 mm spindle crank in a standard English (BSA) threaded shell. It’s right at home with White Industries MARG30, Ignite, 5DEV, or Appleman cranksets—paired with any Crust frameset. Don’t miss this collaboration—grab your limited-edition Mystic BSA30 from Crust while it lasts. You’ll be stoked.

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Limited Edition - Pumpkin Spice BSA Bottom Brackets

By James Flanagan on November 05, 2022

Fall is in the air, bike rides are getting cooler and your favorite lattes are back in season. Grab Autumn by the handlebars and give your bike the upgrade it needs with our freshly made limited edition Pumpkin Spice colorway BSA bottom brackets. Lovingly crafted from 6061 aluminum in 29mm and 30mm sizes with a dash of cinnamon, nutmeg and spicy anodizing. These limited edition bottom brackets are a great way to kick off the holiday season and keep those pedals turning smoothly until spring. Perfect as a gift for riding buddies or the pumpkin spice connoisseur. But don't wait! These seasonal bottom brackets will be gone faster than the Fall leaves.

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NEW Bright Dip Anodized Colors!

By James Flanagan on August 01, 2022

Variety is the spice of life, and with that in mind, Wheels Manufacturing is launching Universal Derailleur Hangers and 7 bottom bracket styles in 7 vivid bright dip colors. These exciting new colors include: Red, Orange, Pink, Teal, Blue, Purple and Green. Wheels Mfg bottom brackets are machined from premium 6061 aluminum and the bottom brackets will be outfitted with our quality stainless steel ABEC-3 bearings. Available bottom bracket styles T47 internal and external (29mm) BB86/92 Thread Together (24mm) PF30 outboard (29mm, 24mm) BSA Threaded (29m, 24mm) from $100 to $124. SRAM Comptabile Universal Derailleur Hangers Available in standard M12 x 1.0 thread pitch we are also offering Trek ABP versions, they all use an M12 x 1.0 thread pitch and come in the same mix of colors as the bottom brackets. MSRP is $48 each and includes hanger, bolt & washer. Show off your personal style without sacrificing quality with Wheels Manufacturing’s new bright dip color components!

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Bespoked Manchester Recap. Orange You Glad You Stopped By?