32 spoke hub on 16 spoke rim
08-18-05, 10:51 PM
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32 spoke hub on 16 spoke rim
So I have a 16 spoke rim and a 32 spoke hub and I was wondering if I could build it up. The problem the wheelbuilder mentioned was that the lack of metal between the spokes might cause the stresses to localize more and perhaps even tear the metal. Can I build the wheel like this, will it work just as well? Has anyone done this? It strikes me that this wouldn't be that much additional stress on the hub and it should be able to handle it ok, but I don't really know.
hub is 6500 ultegra
rim is old shamal
hub is 6500 ultegra
rim is old shamal
08-18-05, 11:58 PM
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Unless you are emotionally (or financially, I know the feeling) attatched to the hub, I'd just get a new one. But, what do I know...
08-19-05, 12:21 AM
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i've done it with a 26" tubular, laced radial, at 170 pounds and not killed myself. that said, most people will probably tell you it's a bad idea.
08-19-05, 04:30 AM
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If you lace it 2x you should be fine. Radial lacing stresses hubs more because there's very little metal between the hole and the outer edge of the flange. Crossing the spokes puts the load laterally across the flange instead of directly outwards.
08-19-05, 04:54 AM
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Originally Posted by DannoXYZ
If you lace it 2x you should be fine. Radial lacing stresses hubs more because there's very little metal between the hole and the outer edge of the flange. Crossing the spokes puts the load laterally across the flange instead of directly outwards.
08-19-05, 05:50 AM
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Can someone recommend a new 16 hole hub then? I see a number of prebuilt wheels have them but few are available individually. I seen a ritchey wcs and american classic, which may in fact be the same with different decals. What about something along the lines of the shimano hub on the wh-550, what is left in the rim to hold the spoke there if the nipples are at the hub?
