kpug505

Was there ever a 16 hole C&V rim (preferably tubular)?
Reason I ask is....I bought a set of Hi-E hubs that are 24 hole rear and 16 front. The rear is spaced for 126 and uses a freewheel. That pretty much makes it C&V stuff right? It's prior to cassette hubs. I read he actually made his own rims. Did anyone else? I'm having a heckuva time trying to find rims for these things and I soooooo want to use them on my "weight weenie" build. I also have a set of 24x24 hole hubs so all hope is not lost but even those 24 hole tubulars are crazy hard to find!
I've got a wheel building question too. I've contacted a wheel builder and they refuse to use alloy nipples in the rear.....What's the deal with that? I assume they are worried about them stripping out under the extra stress a rear wheel is subjected too? Does anyone know if I can lace the front hub radially safely? I know some hubs it's a big no-no on....

Thanks,
Kelly D

Mike552

You could always use a 32h rim. Fill in the unused holes with some epoxy cement or JB Weld. Shouldn't be a noticeable weight increase. Just give the rim a thin paint job and you should be set.

For your second question, I don't think 16 spokes can be laced non-radially and be practically ridden. If you really feel that you need 16 spokes, you may want to go with a slightly thicker gauge.

Good luck with the build!

kpug505

Thanks......I have read about people using bearings as a fill for spoke holes. I dunno...I'll keep digging or just go with the 24's even though I'd REALLY like the 16's even though it sounds scary and flimsy!

tuz

With the holes it will weight even less! This awesome bike has a drillium job on the rims.

kpug505

Geebus.....That bike is a thing of beauty!

I gotta steal a pic or 2!