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01-21-10, 04:29 PM
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Cracked hub
Hi, I am considered obese, about 240, 5"11" and have been riding a Tommaso Augusta fixie as my only ride.
I have had issues with breaking spokes and when I took to my LBS they found a crack in my hub.
The LBS said the bike is probably not the best to use on my occational 17 mi commute. He is replacing the hub and I should get bike back within another couple days.
I just ordered a Jamis Earth Cruiser 3 from a Jamis dealer which I will use as my daily ride.
I have had issues with breaking spokes and when I took to my LBS they found a crack in my hub.
The LBS said the bike is probably not the best to use on my occational 17 mi commute. He is replacing the hub and I should get bike back within another couple days.
I just ordered a Jamis Earth Cruiser 3 from a Jamis dealer which I will use as my daily ride.
01-21-10, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by bfralph
The LBS said the bike is probably not the best to use on my occational 17 mi commute.
01-21-10, 05:26 PM
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I don't know, you could have probably just put some beefier hubs / wheels and been fine. I know a lot of guys heavier than you that do fine. Sounds like the LBS just wanted to sell a new bike.
That being said, I own a Jamis Cruiser and LOVE it. I still ride it from time to time because it is so comfortable and fun. Enjoy your new bike.
That being said, I own a Jamis Cruiser and LOVE it. I still ride it from time to time because it is so comfortable and fun. Enjoy your new bike.
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The only spec I can find on the stock Augusta wheels is that they're DP18s on a "flip flop hub". No info about manufacturer, so I'm guessing it's probably just a cheapo hub. As in, not even Formula grade.
The DP18 is a good rim. Bring it to a shop and have it laced to a decent hub with DT Swiss Champion 2.0 spokes, or Competition 2.0/1.8 and you shouldn't have any issues.
I weigh 235 now, but I've been as high as 255 on my fixed/singlespeed bike. I have a 1991 Wolber T410 Alpine rim laced with Champion 2.0 spokes to an IRO fix/fix hub and I've used that bike on century rides.
The DP18 is a good rim. Bring it to a shop and have it laced to a decent hub with DT Swiss Champion 2.0 spokes, or Competition 2.0/1.8 and you shouldn't have any issues.
I weigh 235 now, but I've been as high as 255 on my fixed/singlespeed bike. I have a 1991 Wolber T410 Alpine rim laced with Champion 2.0 spokes to an IRO fix/fix hub and I've used that bike on century rides.
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Originally Posted by bfralph
Hi, I am considered obese, about 240, 5"11" and have been riding a Tommaso Augusta fixie as my only ride.
I have had issues with breaking spokes and when I took to my LBS they found a crack in my hub.
The LBS said the bike is probably not the best to use on my occational 17 mi commute. He is replacing the hub and I should get bike back within another couple days.
I just ordered a Jamis Earth Cruiser 3 from a Jamis dealer which I will use as my daily ride.
I have had issues with breaking spokes and when I took to my LBS they found a crack in my hub.
The LBS said the bike is probably not the best to use on my occational 17 mi commute. He is replacing the hub and I should get bike back within another couple days.
I just ordered a Jamis Earth Cruiser 3 from a Jamis dealer which I will use as my daily ride.
The larger issue...and the reason that the hub cracked...is the broken spoke issue. When a spoke breaks, all the energy that is stored in the spoke has to go somewhere (elementary physics) and it will go into the hub. The hub can take a lot of punishment but it can crack if hit often enough. A new wheel is warranted but not a new bike.
Have a set of wheels built with DT Alpine III spokes by a good wheel builder. Your troubles will be over.
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Pokin' around the Poconos A cold ride around Lake Erie
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