Bicycle Mechanics - rims

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mstffcntvrcrtd
06-27-06, 04:37 PM
sorry if there's already a similar thread. i just bought a 32 hole surly hub. i have jalco drx3000 alloy 606ih-t6 700c 622-13 rims. they've got 36 holes. my questions are as two:

are four empty spoke holes a big deal?
i wanna buy deep v velocity road rims. what should i pay and where online can i find these?

thanks i bunch in advance,

bikesolidarity,

vallan

urbanknight
06-27-06, 04:51 PM
skipping 4 holes will be a huge deal. You could lace a 36 hole hub to have 24 (I think Sheldon's site mentioned that) and 18 "paired spoke" configuration, but 32 will create uneven tension and truing will be a nightmare as well as longevity.

I found a good deal on velocity rims at www.cambriabike.com but if you run a search, someone asked about velocity rims last week and got a response with a shop that stocks a large selection of Velocity products and drop ships anything they don't have in stock. Best of luck!
Dogbait
06-27-06, 05:17 PM
DEEP V (http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=5114&category=1712)

Dogbait

Ready to Ruck
06-27-06, 10:18 PM
54 per rim, right? As in, not paired.
mstffcntvrcrtd
06-29-06, 11:43 PM
54 per rim, right? As in, not paired.

paired? dunno.

also, can anyone offer good starter articles to read for a first time wheel builder?

bikesolidarity,

vallan
waterrockets
06-30-06, 08:46 AM
$50 for Velocities. +1 for Universal. Also check http://www.lickbike.com

Don't mix 32 spokes with 36 holes.