I received a front wheel from Nomu Lab Wheel (a Japanese custom wheel builder) from a customer.

The rim had buckled


The rim was deformed, so it needed to be replaced.

Transferring the rim over...


Got it built. Another wheel day today (and so on)... though this isn't an official certification build.
Separately, another wheel day today (and so on).

I built the front wheel for Nomu Lab Wheel #5.

Evolite hub, 20H, CX-RAY reverse spokes radial lace.

The rim had buckled


The rim was deformed, so it needed to be replaced.

Transferring the rim over...


Got it built. Another wheel day today (and so on)... though this isn't an official certification build.
Separately, another wheel day today (and so on).

I built the front wheel for Nomu Lab Wheel #5.

Evolite hub, 20H, CX-RAY reverse spokes radial lace.