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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-16, 02:49 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,720
Posted By shelbyfv

Yeah, the tree that sways with the wind and all...

Yeah, the tree that sways with the wind and all that! Would be interesting to know who first applied that to spokes and how they came up with it. Were wooden carriage spokes in the 1800s butted? ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-16, 02:40 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,720
Posted By shelbyfv

Agree with Col. I think the H+Son TB14 in above...

Agree with Col. I think the H+Son TB14 in above link is wider and yet looks vintage.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-16, 02:25 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,720
Posted By shelbyfv

I stand corrected! More durable is what I should...

I stand corrected! More durable is what I should have said.:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-16, 12:02 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,720
Posted By shelbyfv

These would look nice on a vintage bike, save...

These would look nice on a vintage bike, save some $ as well. H + plus Son TB14 Polished Silver - Shimano 5800 105 - DT Champ [0072774740895] - $199.00 Velomine.com : Worldwide Bicycle Shop, fixed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-16, 11:36 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,720
Posted By shelbyfv

OK, to further complicate things, which is part...

OK, to further complicate things, which is part of the fun.... OP, you mentioned you are going to a Campy 11 speed. Are you aware that Campy and Shimano 11 speed is to some extent interchangeable? ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-16, 11:16 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,720
Posted By shelbyfv

I've never broken a spoke on a road bike and I'm...

I've never broken a spoke on a road bike and I'm fat! Not clyde fat, but still fat. I doubt I could tell the difference in butted or plain :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-16, 11:03 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,720
Posted By shelbyfv

Wheelbuilding...

Wheelbuilding (http://sheldonbrown.com/wheelbuild.html#spokes) Here's some info about butted spokes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-16, 10:42 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,720
Posted By shelbyfv

Butted spokes are significantly stronger as well...

Butted spokes are significantly stronger as well as lighter. Sounds counterintuitive but it's a fact. Also. FWIW, I use 30T cassettes on both 7800 and 7900 derailleurs w/o problems. I can't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-16, 10:27 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,720
Posted By shelbyfv

That's a fine and useful recommendation. My point...

That's a fine and useful recommendation. My point is to alert OP that "the specific wheels in question" are shown built with straight gauge spokes. Since OP would have these built to order, he...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-16, 05:44 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,720
Posted By shelbyfv

The wheelset linked to in the initial post...

The wheelset linked to in the initial post specifies DT Swiss Champion 2.0 or Sapim Leader 2.0. Those are both straight gauge spokes. As TScott mentioned, seems a shame to pay for "hand built" and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-16, 02:35 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,720
Posted By shelbyfv

I've had a set of Velomine Open Pro/Ultegra...

I've had a set of Velomine Open Pro/Ultegra wheels for a couple of years and I've been satisfied with them. However, when I got them it was obvious they had not been stress relieved. Lots of pops,...
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