24" freewheel dilemma for MTB build
04-01-16, 06:31 PM
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24" freewheel dilemma for MTB build
Hi! First post here. I am building up an old Stumpjumper frame that a friend gave me, which takes 24" wheels. I ordered a Shimano Acera groupset, and the cassette (9 spd) will need an appropriate hub, but for the love of all things holy, does ANYONE make a 24" wheel with a cassette hub?! All the 24" wheels I've found are set up for freewheels. I have found one company, Taylor, but because of the shipping from Germany, they end up being pretty expensive. I'm trying to keep this build as entry-level-without-being-crap as possible, so I was hoping to not spend so much on wheels.
I've built a rear wheel before because I couldn't seem to find an affordable 650c for my fixed gear, but with all the work I am already putting into this bike, I reeeaaally don't want to have to build another one.
Halp!
I've built a rear wheel before because I couldn't seem to find an affordable 650c for my fixed gear, but with all the work I am already putting into this bike, I reeeaaally don't want to have to build another one.
Halp!
04-01-16, 06:39 PM
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24" wheels are typically used on kids bikes so finding an 8/9/10-speed freehub model is very unlikely. I expect you are going to have to buy a suitable hub and rim and build one yourself.
04-02-16, 04:32 AM
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It looks like there is a company called Taylor that builds them.
https://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Wheels-.../dp/B00AA8SU4A
Taylor Wheels 24inch Bike Rear Wheel Double Wall Rim 7 10 Cassette Black Silver | eBay
https://www.taylor-wheels.com/bike-w...ch-bike-wheel/
Another option would be to use a 9 speed freewheel on a regular screw-on hub, perhaps with some tinkering with the spacers and dishing.
https://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Wheels-.../dp/B00AA8SU4A
Taylor Wheels 24inch Bike Rear Wheel Double Wall Rim 7 10 Cassette Black Silver | eBay
https://www.taylor-wheels.com/bike-w...ch-bike-wheel/
Another option would be to use a 9 speed freewheel on a regular screw-on hub, perhaps with some tinkering with the spacers and dishing.
04-02-16, 08:23 AM
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Anyhow Get a Pro Bike Shop to lace up a 24" rim to your favorite hub.
Anyhow Get a Pro Bike Shop to lace up a 24" rim to your favorite hub.
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It sounds to me like you already have a bike to ride so this is a +1 project.
Don't settle. Pick out a hub and rim and lace up a 24" wheel. Another month or two or even a whole year doesn't really matter. What matters is that you are totally satisfied with the final result. Otherwise all of the other time and money that you've put into this project will have been wasted. Don't settle.
Don't settle. Pick out a hub and rim and lace up a 24" wheel. Another month or two or even a whole year doesn't really matter. What matters is that you are totally satisfied with the final result. Otherwise all of the other time and money that you've put into this project will have been wasted. Don't settle.
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24" is much underrated rim size for smaller MTB riders, but still used by trials riders over stumps and obstacles.
Most of the 24" rims seem to be for hardcore stunt and trials riders but they should still work with any MTB hub. I can see 32 and 36 hole versions from Halo and DMR
Most of the 24" rims seem to be for hardcore stunt and trials riders but they should still work with any MTB hub. I can see 32 and 36 hole versions from Halo and DMR
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