Coasties professionally hand builds wheels in Port Townsend, Washington for the world over. We started because of our love and commitment to and for coaster brakes. Today that commitment stands and has expanded into building all sorts of custom wheels.  We’re a small, bike loving, customer service oriented group with an unwavering passion for hand building custom wheels. 

Welcome to the home of the coaster brake.

So it’s been a wheel we’ve been building for a few random coastie riders (and ourselves) behind the scenes for awhile, and now it’s time to bring it into the normal line up. Available now is the Velosteel hub laced to an Origin 8 super deep hoop.  A rear only option for those riders attached to their front wheel but not their rear. We’re calling it the first hand built coaster brake wheel that is class and quality. At a price point that gives you serious value. These wheels are strong, durable and made to outlast. Below are pictures of  Steven and his bike in Portland, OR. He just ordered a matte black Velosteel rear only and loves it! Here’s what he had to say:

“Dash,

  This is, hands down, the most fun I have ever had on a bicycle…I am not riding just to get to point B now, I’m just riding because it’s so damn much fun.  Thank you so much for your help in putting together my dream ride!”

All Photo Credits Go To: Rainbow Colder

Welcome to May everyone! So pretty sure this is a first for Coasties, but below are pictures of Katie (and her crew, they all look so awesome!) in New York City riding a custom fixed gear wheel set for riding fixed without brakes in the city. She wanted this special set made just for her and since we are totally wheel/bike crazy we said of course. I think this so great because while Coasties is and will always be completely dedicated to coaster brakes and all their goodness, this move just goes to show how diverse and inclusive we are as a company and group of people. In the end we think more people should be on bikes, coastie or no coastie ENJOY and all photo credits go to Cesar Macay http://macayc.blogspot.com/ Thanks for shooting!

New discounted set on E-bay!  Send us a message on E-bay, telling us that you heard about them here and we’ll throw in some free Velox rim strips.  Yeah baby…

Hey everyone! I’m sure your looking around the site thinking “wow, that’s out of stock too?”.  Yup, things have been busy as of late (more Coasties around the world, YES!) and we’re gearing up for what we’ve dubbed the spring/summer COAST RUSH. Anyway, stay tuned and check back, because things will be back in stock soon. Like next week to be exact. Bye for now..  -Dash

I wanted to share this short video I stumbled upon because it very much reminds me of what  Coasties is all about.

Making/offering something that is unique and well made, and that is made by people that really ride and care about the craft. Enjoy!

Remember to just get out there and ride! Coastie or no coastie!

VeloSteel hubs back in stock and ready to build with. Also we want to let everybody know that we have the

ability to special order certain, rims, hubs and spokes so feel free to contact us with special requests. Colors too!

Chris Connor, who owns and builds Connor Wood Bicycles out in Denver Colorado, ordered two custom Coasties Velosteel sets for a couple of his beautiful and unique bikes. He was just at NAHBS (wow!) with his bikes and also recently had this interview with Emily Zinn over at Velo News , check it out:http://velonews.competitor.com/2013/02/gallery/gallery-in-the-shop-at-connor-wood-bicycles_273017

                                                                         Thanks Chris! www.connorcycles.com

      Per Erséus (in Sweden) sent us this set of beautiful pictures he took of his bike. He ordered a KT coaster brake hub a couple weeks ago and laced it on his own. He says: “Some things still need to be replaced and upgraded but the hub works very well. I really like that it’s silent!” Scroll down to make sure you see them all and enjoy.

All Photo credits go to Per Erséus

 Brian in Philadelphia sent us these pictures. The one above is his, and below his friend’s. What he had to say about us and the wheels:

“ Couldn’t be happier cruisin’ around on these beautiful wheels. Took a few rides to adjust to the quickness. My pal and I not only condone your products but will continue to recommend you guys to anyone looking for top of the line products at more than reasonable/affordable prices. Much thanks from Philadelphia sir. Some obligatory happy Sunday photos of both our bikes outside the bar. ”   -Cheers, Bryan & Josh