If we had to guess the secret to Rough Craft’s blistering success, we’d go with consistency. Frontman Winston Yeh’s dedication to his signature aesthetic is unwavering, he employs the same talented craftsmen on every project, and he only uses parts from a carefully curated pool of top-shelf companies. One of those companies is the carbon wheel specialist Blackstone TEK?commonly known as BST.
Winston first used BST carbon fiber wheels on ‘Jab Launcher’ [below]?a Ducati Scrambler café racer with an emphasis on performance. The look of carbon fiber wheels matched the sleek black look of the bike, and their low weight helped to add lightness.

Picking BST’s wheels specifically was ?a no-brainer,? according to Winston. ?It’s the best carbon fiber motorcycle wheel that exists, plus they have many different sizes and styles to fit my needs.? (When asked why he’s never switched to another brand of carbon fiber wheel, he simply quips ?same as above.?) Jab Launcher was specced with BST’s Mamba Tek wheels, measuring 17×3.5? at the front and a beefy 17×6? at the back. The Mamba Tek is a classic seven-spoke design, primarily designed for superbikes, drag racers, and touring bikes. The rear wheel comes in ‘conventional’ and ‘offset’ options; Rough Crafts picked the latter to match the single-sided Ducati Monster swingarm that they had fitted to the bike.

The single-sided Mamba Tek rear wheel is ...