Wheel Help Please
04-07-05, 09:02 AM
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Wheel Help Please
I am building a cross bike up with a cannondale xr800 frame. and I don't what kind of rims I should use to build them. any suggestions out there?? I wa going to use 105 hubs because they are nice and easy to maintain. if it helps I weigh about 180 pounds. Thanks for your help
04-07-05, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by johnrambo9579
I am building a cross bike up with a cannondale xr800 frame. and I don't what kind of rims I should use to build them. any suggestions out there?? I wa going to use 105 hubs because they are nice and easy to maintain. if it helps I weigh about 180 pounds. Thanks for your help
04-07-05, 01:01 PM
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Just good old Mavic Open Pro, either 32 or 36 holes. These have been used and are used by generations of cross riders. Sapim "race" spokes and mentioned 105 hubs and your save.
