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genericbikedude
10-30-05, 03:14 PM
I'm going to build an alternate rear wheel for my track bike with a Sturmey AW 3-speed. I may try to go inside the hub and make a 2-speed fixie, I may not. The thing has 40 holes. I know that CR18's come in 40h drilling, but I'm looking for something skinnier, as the front wheel uses mavic ma40's.

Anybody know of good options?

genericbikedude
10-30-05, 10:16 PM
does nobody have any suggestions? can I build a wheel using not all spoke holes on the hub maybe?
treechunk
10-30-05, 10:43 PM
does nobody have any suggestions? can I build a wheel using not all spoke holes on the hub maybe?

Velocity also makes 40 hole rims in several styles. I gotta say though, 40 hole rims are usually for tandem aplications, which are going to tend to have wider rims/tires to better deal with the extra weight.

genericbikedude
10-30-05, 10:51 PM
Velocity also makes 40 hole rims in several styles. I gotta say though, 40 hole rims are usually for tandem aplications, which are going to tend to have wider rims/tires to better deal with the extra weight.

awesome--I didn't realize that velocity made deep v's in 40h. i've never used their stuff before, should be gettable through lbs's. thanks!
treechunk
11-02-05, 11:01 AM
awesome--I didn't realize that velocity made deep v's in 40h. i've never used their stuff before, should be gettable through lbs's. thanks!


I REALLY like their rims. Enjoy!
dafydd
11-02-05, 08:01 PM
or you could just use a 28- or 36-hole hub and expand your possibilities.