bmichaelx

What you need is an Alex triple wall Supra E, with 12G spokes, and a Primo Pro Hub. That should last you a couple days.

Prozakk

BTW, the toptube is pretty long (21 in.).

Prozakk

https://www.albes.com/index.asp?PageA...ROD&ProdID=102

(I have no idea what the spoke gauge is)

Brian

But he's right. You want to use a race frame for something it wasn't designed for. You want to get a layback seatpost and a long stem rather than accept that fact that the frame is too small. Heck, you seem to be concerned about sitting on a BMX. You're trying to argue that plastic wheels are somehow better than properly built spoked wheels. And then there's the gyro/V brake on a race frame. I give Beerman a mark of 100% for accuracy. His delivery could have been kinder, but his assessment is correct.

Prozakk

My parents taught me the meaning of respect. Apparently that's old & out dated.

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Brian

Right. You asked a question, which was answered by someone knowledgable. His opinion should be respected, as he knows his stuff. Beerman may get a bit cranky, but the guy knows what he's talking about most of the time. Why did you ask if you've already made your mind up? Usually I would suggest you send a PM, rather than airing things in the thread, but this is a very valid argument here. If you asked your dad for advice on something he knew a lot about, and then you ignored it, he'd probably give you a smack in the back of the head too.

Prozakk

I'm doing the wheels I provided the link in the above post. Looks awesome.

The bike will be all silver/chrome except the obvious (tires/seat/grips/brake pads).

Brian

Rear won't fit your frame. Front axle is slotted 14mm, which is a waste.

Prozakk

It's available slotted 14mm front & rear. It will fit.

Brian

So you'll have the strength of 3/8" with the weight and price of 14mm axles.

Prozakk

You're the most negative mod I've ever ran across!

Brian

Because I'm pointing out how foolish your pursuit appears to be? For the record, I'm a member that happens to be a moderator. I can post and speak my mind like everyone else. And I'm just being straight up with you. You may not like the message, and the delivery may not be as sugar-coated as you'd like, but have I given you any bad advice?

Prozakk

It's not a mag, damn, roll with it...

Brian

Basically, you're buying wheels that will hold up to more abuse than you can dish out while they're on that frame. And they weigh 1/4 of what my whole race bike weighs.

Prozakk

At least they'll last.

Brian

Overkill. If you need wheels that strong, you're going to break your frame.

dooley

All things being equal 48's are 33% stronger than 36's, and 75g heavier.

Moving bars forward = longer stem.

KinetikBiker

Alex tripple wall 48hs


7 pounds + for the set...


thats if you truly want indestructable wheels....

but i think your just looking for strong so...

Primo cassette, hulahoop or ody midway rim, dt spokes and maybe some cool alloy nipples that come in cool colors...

lyledriver

Back to the orginal question...

My vote is for Supra E's laced to Gsport hubs.
Complete overkill.

Your wrists will break before you wreck that setup.

queensrider86

the old hazard rims were definately stronger than supra E's

CMcMahon

Unlike your frame.

Prozakk

The reviews from actual owners state different.

mude

why'd you ask if everyones giving you the same opinion and you dont want to accept it. if your not gonna accept are advice just leave.

CMcMahon

Care to cite some sources, big guy?

KinetikBiker

rawr.