NEED HELP building a wheel 28in Dynohub front
02-16-09, 11:29 AM
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NEED HELP building a wheel 28in Dynohub front
I have a Raleigh DL1 and it has 28in wheels I want to rebuild front wheel adding a Sturmey archer Dynohub
The spoke tools online dont have 28in wheel on them. I need spokes and spoke sizes.CAN ANYONE HELP PLEASE? Thanks
The spoke tools online dont have 28in wheel on them. I need spokes and spoke sizes.CAN ANYONE HELP PLEASE? Thanks
02-16-09, 11:34 AM
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I think you'll do well to study Sheldon's explanation of the measurements, and put those numbers in for the calculations.
Failing that, take it to an LBS that knows how to do the calculations. Many of them do know how, and would probably not charge you if you buy the needed spokes through them.
Failing that, take it to an LBS that knows how to do the calculations. Many of them do know how, and would probably not charge you if you buy the needed spokes through them.
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Also IIRC it is 4 cross on the low flange side and 3 cross on the generator side (allows you to use the same length of spoke
I can't help you on the 28" wheel...all of my dynohub wheels are 26".
Aaron
I can't help you on the 28" wheel...all of my dynohub wheels are 26".
Aaron
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"Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
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