[becnal]

Hi folks,

I have used Sheldon Brown's website to build a rear wheel for my touring bike. 'twas a success, I used 36 hole XT hub, DT Swiss double butted spokes, and a Mavic rim. I need a new rear wheel for my tandem because the current one doesn't have quick release, and I need QR in order to use my BOB Yak.

So, I don't seem to be able to find hubs with 46 spoke holes, so should I make another wheel like the one I did for my touring bike? With 36 holes?

Thanks for any feedback.

Becnal

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[JTGraphics]

You should be able to change the axle to a hollow one of the correct length and buy a skew and your set. I did this with my old wheels both front and rear.

[waterrockets]

Do you mean 48h?
http://aebike.com/page.cfm?PageID=30&action=details&sku=HU8103

[Sheldon Brown]

Hi folks,

I have used Sheldon Brown's website to build a rear wheel for my touring bike. 'twas a success, I used 36 hole XT hub, DT Swiss double butted spokes, and a Mavic rim. I need a new rear wheel for my tandem because the current one doesn't have quick release, and I need QR in order to use my BOB Yak.

No ya don't!

See: http://www.bobtrailers.com/acsories/accessory.php?accessories_id=14

Sheldon "Nutz To You" Brown

[waterrockets]

Wow, the man knows his bike parts. :beer:

[becnal]

It seems there are 4 sizes of BOB Nutz

3/8 x 24 BN9600
10 x 1 metric BN9610
3/8 x 26 BN9620
I.G.H. BN9700

How do I measure which ones I need? I have professional calipers. Which measurements do I have to take?

[Sheldon Brown]

It seems there are 4 sizes of BOB Nutz

3/8 x 24 BN9600
10 x 1 metric BN9610
3/8 x 26 BN9620
I.G.H. BN9700

How do I measure which ones I need? I have professional calipers. Which measurements do I have to take?
The first number is the diameter, you can measure that with one of your calipers.

The second number is the thread pitch, commonly measured with a thread pitch gauge.

Shimano rear hubs are 10 x 1, as are most modern rear derailer type hubs.

All the best,

Sheldon