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ianrodness
08-10-08, 08:16 PM
Hi guys
I'm starting a build to convert an old commuter mnt bike, and I'm wondering if anyone can share some info on how to spoke a 350w motor into my rear wheel. I realize I might have to reduce the amount of cogs in the cassette (or do I?). Any other tips would be greatly appreciated.

thanks everyone. ian

alnvilma
08-11-08, 09:36 AM
try this :
http://www.users.bigpond.com/solarbbq/spoking.htm

ianrodness
08-11-08, 09:30 PM
thanks for that - perfect!

kbdog
08-12-08, 09:00 AM
Thanks for posting that but it looks way beyond my level of ability!! Does anyone know someone in the Toronto area who can do this professionally? I have a 700c Bionx 350PL motor to switch to a cycle cart wheel 24" x 4 1/4 (from a Turf Trike)

alnvilma
08-12-08, 09:22 AM
That stuff is way beyond me too. The site also sells packs of spokes of different lengths. I asked at REI if they could lace and/or true a wheel and they said they could. My WE BD36 wheel came with some loose spokes and not at all true.

kbdog
08-24-08, 11:36 PM
I have found a shop that will do the job - luckily my wife has decided on a regular 24" wheel so this has simplified the job. Toronto's Urbane Cyclist on John Street will do it.