Search
Notices
Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) Looking to lose that spare tire? Ideal weight 200+? Frustrated being a large cyclist in a sport geared for the ultra-light? Learn about the bikes and parts that can take the abuse of a heavier cyclist, how to keep your body going while losing the weight, and get support from others who've been successful.

Wheels for Air!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 11-06-07, 07:41 PM
  #1  
Squirrel
Thread Starter
 
solveg's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Winfield, KS
Posts: 4,940

Bikes: Borthwick Touring bike, 83 Schwinn Peloton, 94 Scott Cheyenne, ?? Bianchi Torino

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts
Wheels for Air!

You were the first one I thought of when I read this: https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/bik/470138270.html

Let's see you break these!

144 spoke chrome rims - $100

Reply to: sale-470138270@craigslist.org
Date: 2007-11-05, 8:29PM CST


i am selling a pair of chrome 144 spoke bike rims. i purchased these about a year ago and they were ridden over the summer until i got a car. i bought the rims for 100.00 each but i dont use these anymore so am selling them for cheap to hopefully get the money fast. these rims are wrapped in eight ball tires with white walls but the front tires white wall needs to be cleaned and im not charging anything for the tires. these rims really look great and turn heads. would be a great addition to any bike that you are fixing up. i will throw in the bike frame too for free if you are interested. i will try to get pictures up as soon as i can.
__________________
solveg is offline  
Old 11-06-07, 07:44 PM
  #2  
Out fishing with Annie on his lap, a cigar in one hand and a ginger ale in the other, watching the sunset.
 
Tom Stormcrowe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: South Florida
Posts: 16,056

Bikes: Techna Wheelchair and a Sun EZ 3 Recumbent Trike

Mentioned: 3 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 9 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 22 Times in 17 Posts
It's not real likely they are 27" wheels

I bet they are STRONG though!

Good to see you posting, Solveg!
__________________
. “He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you.”- Fredrick Nietzsche

"We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals." - Immanuel Kant
Tom Stormcrowe is offline  
Old 11-06-07, 07:47 PM
  #3  
Senior Member
 
jaxgtr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Posts: 6,881

Bikes: Trek Domane SLR 7 AXS, Trek CheckPoint SL7 AXS, Trek Emonda ALR AXS, Trek FX 5 Sport

Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 766 Post(s)
Liked 1,737 Times in 1,012 Posts
I've seen a pick of these things somewhere before. They look awesome, but I believe they are 20" or 26" wheels
__________________
Brian | 2023 Trek Domane SLR 7 AXS | 2023 Trek CheckPoint SL 7 AXS | 2016 Trek Emonda ALR | 2022 Trek FX Sport 5
Originally Posted by AEO
you should learn to embrace change, and mock it's failings every step of the way.



jaxgtr is offline  
Old 11-06-07, 07:49 PM
  #4  
Senior Member
 
jaxgtr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Posts: 6,881

Bikes: Trek Domane SLR 7 AXS, Trek CheckPoint SL7 AXS, Trek Emonda ALR AXS, Trek FX 5 Sport

Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 766 Post(s)
Liked 1,737 Times in 1,012 Posts
Here you go:

__________________
Brian | 2023 Trek Domane SLR 7 AXS | 2023 Trek CheckPoint SL 7 AXS | 2016 Trek Emonda ALR | 2022 Trek FX Sport 5
Originally Posted by AEO
you should learn to embrace change, and mock it's failings every step of the way.



jaxgtr is offline  
Old 11-06-07, 08:23 PM
  #5  
Sensible shoes.
 
CastIron's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: St. Paul,MN
Posts: 8,798

Bikes: A few.

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Just in time for winter!
__________________
Mike
Originally Posted by cedricbosch
It looks silly when you have quotes from other forum members in your signature. Nobody on this forum is that funny.
Originally Posted by cedricbosch
Why am I in your signature.
CastIron is offline  
Old 11-06-07, 08:24 PM
  #6  
Squirrel
Thread Starter
 
solveg's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Winfield, KS
Posts: 4,940

Bikes: Borthwick Touring bike, 83 Schwinn Peloton, 94 Scott Cheyenne, ?? Bianchi Torino

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts
Originally Posted by Tom Stormcrowe
It's not real likely they are 27" wheels

I bet they are STRONG though!

Good to see you posting, Solveg!
I've barely been on the internet lately. Haven't had TV for over 3 weeks! Got a new puppy, though.

I'll be back in MN next week and should be back in the groove.
__________________
solveg is offline  
Old 11-06-07, 08:48 PM
  #7  
velotaffer
 
photoassign's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: vintage cellar
Posts: 117
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Originally Posted by Tom Stormcrowe
I bet they are STRONG though!
ok, I get how having more than twenty spokes makes wheels stronger for us heavy folk, but isn't drilling 144 holes in the rim going to compromise its structural integrity? i'm no engineer, just asking.
photoassign is offline  
Old 11-06-07, 11:41 PM
  #8  
Air
Destroyer of Wheels
 
Air's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Creating some FA-Qs
Posts: 3,531

Bikes: Surly LHT, Dahon folding bike. RIP Nishiki Sport, Downtube IXNS, 1950's MMB3 Russian Folding Bike, MTB

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4 Post(s)
Liked 7 Times in 5 Posts
Dayum!
__________________
The Almighty Clyde FAQ || Northeast Index
eTrex Vista References || Road Reference


It's the year of the enema!
Air is offline  
Old 11-07-07, 07:34 AM
  #9  
Out fishing with Annie on his lap, a cigar in one hand and a ginger ale in the other, watching the sunset.
 
Tom Stormcrowe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: South Florida
Posts: 16,056

Bikes: Techna Wheelchair and a Sun EZ 3 Recumbent Trike

Mentioned: 3 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 9 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 22 Times in 17 Posts
Originally Posted by photoassign
ok, I get how having more than twenty spokes makes wheels stronger for us heavy folk, but isn't drilling 144 holes in the rim going to compromise its structural integrity? i'm no engineer, just asking.
Depends on the thickness of the rim material. These are steel rims though rather than aluminum. I'd be more concerned at the hub than the rim
__________________
. “He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you.”- Fredrick Nietzsche

"We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals." - Immanuel Kant
Tom Stormcrowe is offline  

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.