Psimets Arrived
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Psimets Arrived
My Psimet wheels arrived the other day and I'm psyched. Haven't ridden them yet, but it's supposed to be a beautiful day tomorrow, so I'm going to sneak out of work a little early and give them a whirl. They're beautiful, and knock about a pound off my ride. Thanks, Rob.
I couldn't wait to mount them up with the new Conti GP400s tires that Rob recommended. Got them all pressured up to about 100 psi and.......pssssssssssss on the back wheel. Then, a few minutes later, psssssssss on the front. I'm thinking, WTF?
Well, I guess that's what happens when you try to mount tires and tubes without the benefit of spoke covers (or whatever those things are called). No harm done, other than a couple of ruined tubes and mucho embarrassment. Good thing my kid's away at college, or I'd probably never live that one down.
So, go ahead, have fun at my expense. Pride takes a hit, but I've still got a great pair of wheels under me, so I don't care.
I couldn't wait to mount them up with the new Conti GP400s tires that Rob recommended. Got them all pressured up to about 100 psi and.......pssssssssssss on the back wheel. Then, a few minutes later, psssssssss on the front. I'm thinking, WTF?
Well, I guess that's what happens when you try to mount tires and tubes without the benefit of spoke covers (or whatever those things are called). No harm done, other than a couple of ruined tubes and mucho embarrassment. Good thing my kid's away at college, or I'd probably never live that one down.
So, go ahead, have fun at my expense. Pride takes a hit, but I've still got a great pair of wheels under me, so I don't care.
03-31-10, 08:38 AM
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When I mounted the GP4000s, they are stiff tires. I ended up pinching a tube getting the last 3 inches of the tire installed on the rim. After the first install the GP4000s seem easier to get on and off the rim.
03-31-10, 08:41 AM
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I took the tape off my old Xeros and put it on the 'mets. Works great. As to the wheels, pretty basic by BF's exauted standards, but here's the specs, per Rob:
"Front=Novatech Front hub laced to a Kinlin XR-270 rim 24f/2X using DT-Comp-Black spokes and DT-12mm-Brass-Silver nipples
Rear=Novatech Rear hub with Shimano freehub body laced to a Kinlin XR-300 rim 28r/2X using DT-Comp-Black spokes on the Drive Side and laced 2X using DT-Comp-Black spokes on the Non-Drive Side and DT-12mm-Brass-Silver nipples
Estimated weight should be in the neighborhood of ~1587g for the set."
They're mounted on an upgraded '08 Giant OCR-1, which ain't all that sexy (again, by BF standards), but it's my ride and I like it. I'll post a pic next time I find some white garage doors. Mine are brown. My neighbor has white ones, but I don't want to have to try to explain to him what I'm doing and why. Maybe next time they go on vacation.
"Front=Novatech Front hub laced to a Kinlin XR-270 rim 24f/2X using DT-Comp-Black spokes and DT-12mm-Brass-Silver nipples
Rear=Novatech Rear hub with Shimano freehub body laced to a Kinlin XR-300 rim 28r/2X using DT-Comp-Black spokes on the Drive Side and laced 2X using DT-Comp-Black spokes on the Non-Drive Side and DT-12mm-Brass-Silver nipples
Estimated weight should be in the neighborhood of ~1587g for the set."
They're mounted on an upgraded '08 Giant OCR-1, which ain't all that sexy (again, by BF standards), but it's my ride and I like it. I'll post a pic next time I find some white garage doors. Mine are brown. My neighbor has white ones, but I don't want to have to try to explain to him what I'm doing and why. Maybe next time they go on vacation.
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Originally Posted by roadiejorge
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use velo plugs. I hear they are lighter.
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Nothing wrong with a 2008 OCR! I recently bought myself a 2008 OCR C2 
Enjoy the new wheels.
Enjoy the new wheels.
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Originally Posted by knobster
use velo plugs. I hear they are lighter.
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Originally Posted by Daytrip
My neighbor has white ones, but I don't want to have to try to explain to him what I'm doing and why.
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
Sneak over when he isn't looking.
03-31-10, 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Daytrip
I took the tape off my old Xeros and put it on the 'mets. Works great. As to the wheels, pretty basic by BF's exauted standards, but here's the specs, per Rob:
"Front=Novatech Front hub laced to a Kinlin XR-270 rim 24f/2X using DT-Comp-Black spokes and DT-12mm-Brass-Silver nipples
Rear=Novatech Rear hub with Shimano freehub body laced to a Kinlin XR-300 rim 28r/2X using DT-Comp-Black spokes on the Drive Side and laced 2X using DT-Comp-Black spokes on the Non-Drive Side and DT-12mm-Brass-Silver nipples
Estimated weight should be in the neighborhood of ~1587g for the set."
They're mounted on an upgraded '08 Giant OCR-1, which ain't all that sexy (again, by BF standards), but it's my ride and I like it. I'll post a pic next time I find some white garage doors. Mine are brown. My neighbor has white ones, but I don't want to have to try to explain to him what I'm doing and why. Maybe next time they go on vacation.
"Front=Novatech Front hub laced to a Kinlin XR-270 rim 24f/2X using DT-Comp-Black spokes and DT-12mm-Brass-Silver nipples
Rear=Novatech Rear hub with Shimano freehub body laced to a Kinlin XR-300 rim 28r/2X using DT-Comp-Black spokes on the Drive Side and laced 2X using DT-Comp-Black spokes on the Non-Drive Side and DT-12mm-Brass-Silver nipples
Estimated weight should be in the neighborhood of ~1587g for the set."
They're mounted on an upgraded '08 Giant OCR-1, which ain't all that sexy (again, by BF standards), but it's my ride and I like it. I'll post a pic next time I find some white garage doors. Mine are brown. My neighbor has white ones, but I don't want to have to try to explain to him what I'm doing and why. Maybe next time they go on vacation.
This is very similar to the parts I'm buying through Psimet to do my own build. I asked him for advice and he gave me a few parts options. My wheels once built (parts haven't arrived yet) will be as follows.
Front=White Ind. H2 F silver hub laced to a Kinlin XR-270 rim 24f/2X using DT-Comp-Silver spokes and DT-12mm-Brass-Silver nipples
Rear=White Ind. H3 R silver hub with Shimano freehub body laced to a Kinlin XR-300 rim 28r/2X using DT-Comp-Silver spokes on the Drive Side and laced 2X using DT-Comp-
Silver spokes on the Non-Drive Side and DT-12mm-Brass-Silver nipples
Estimated weight should be in the neighborhood of ~1605g for the set
I'm excited to see what you think about those hubs. They were lighter, more affordable, highly recommended by Psimet, but not widely known. If they keep getting good reviews, I'd love to use them in future builds. =)
Also, how much do you weigh? I spec'ed mine with 24/28 spokes rear to be maybe a tad overbuilt for my slight 145 lb frame, but would be plenty strong for someone heavier.
I'm itching to get my parts though. I'm even pondering making some custom wheel decals for them once they're done. =) It'll probably never happen though. I'd love to advertise for Psimet over here, but I also REALLY want to build my own, so blank wheels it is.
-Jeremy
03-31-10, 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by knobster
use velo plugs. I hear they are lighter.
Yes they are.
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
Sneak over when he isn't looking.
I'll come up with something visually stimulating on my ride tomorrow.
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Originally Posted by Tunnelrat81
Also, how much do you weigh?
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Originally Posted by Waves77
Anybody know what size of veloplugs you need for Kinlin XR300 rims?
Reds work great on my carbon rims though.
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Originally Posted by Psimet2001
The 300's use Yellow plugs. The reds fall out.
Reds work great on my carbon rims though.
Reds work great on my carbon rims though.
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Originally Posted by Psimet2001
The 300's use Yellow plugs. The reds fall out.
... My specs are close, XR-300 both front and rear, Ultegra hubs, 24 2x front 28 2x (DS & NDS) rear, DT Comp Spokes and brass nipples. I am borderline clyde though. nowhere skinny as either of you guys.
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Originally Posted by Tunnelrat81
This is very similar to the parts I'm buying through Psimet to do my own build. I asked him for advice and he gave me a few parts options. My wheels once built (parts haven't arrived yet) will be as follows.
Front=White Ind. H2 F silver hub laced to a Kinlin XR-270 rim 24f/2X using DT-Comp-Silver spokes and DT-12mm-Brass-Silver nipples
Rear=White Ind. H3 R silver hub with Shimano freehub body laced to a Kinlin XR-300 rim 28r/2X using DT-Comp-Silver spokes on the Drive Side and laced 2X using DT-Comp-
Silver spokes on the Non-Drive Side and DT-12mm-Brass-Silver nipples
Estimated weight should be in the neighborhood of ~1605g for the set
I'm excited to see what you think about those hubs. They were lighter, more affordable, highly recommended by Psimet, but not widely known. If they keep getting good reviews, I'd love to use them in future builds. =)
Also, how much do you weigh? I spec'ed mine with 24/28 spokes rear to be maybe a tad overbuilt for my slight 145 lb frame, but would be plenty strong for someone heavier.
I'm itching to get my parts though. I'm even pondering making some custom wheel decals for them once they're done. =) It'll probably never happen though. I'd love to advertise for Psimet over here, but I also REALLY want to build my own, so blank wheels it is.
-Jeremy
Front=White Ind. H2 F silver hub laced to a Kinlin XR-270 rim 24f/2X using DT-Comp-Silver spokes and DT-12mm-Brass-Silver nipples
Rear=White Ind. H3 R silver hub with Shimano freehub body laced to a Kinlin XR-300 rim 28r/2X using DT-Comp-Silver spokes on the Drive Side and laced 2X using DT-Comp-
Silver spokes on the Non-Drive Side and DT-12mm-Brass-Silver nipples
Estimated weight should be in the neighborhood of ~1605g for the set
I'm excited to see what you think about those hubs. They were lighter, more affordable, highly recommended by Psimet, but not widely known. If they keep getting good reviews, I'd love to use them in future builds. =)
Also, how much do you weigh? I spec'ed mine with 24/28 spokes rear to be maybe a tad overbuilt for my slight 145 lb frame, but would be plenty strong for someone heavier.
I'm itching to get my parts though. I'm even pondering making some custom wheel decals for them once they're done. =) It'll probably never happen though. I'd love to advertise for Psimet over here, but I also REALLY want to build my own, so blank wheels it is.
-Jeremy
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Nice note to self in the background.
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Originally Posted by Nachoman
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Not to hijack the thread but I just received my Psimet wheels on Monday. Specs as follows:
Front=White Ind. H2 F Silver (or black +$10) hub laced to a DT RR585 rim 28f/2X using DT-Comp-Silver spokes and DT-12mm-Brass-Silver nipples
Rear=White Ind. H3 R Silver (or black +$10) hub with Shimano freehub body laced to a DT RR585 rim 32r/3X using DT-Comp-Silver spokes on the Drive Side and laced 3X using DT-Comp-Silver spokes on the Non-Drive Side and DT-12mm-Brass-Silver nipples
Absolutely loving them so far, very smooth and a pleasure to ride.
Front=White Ind. H2 F Silver (or black +$10) hub laced to a DT RR585 rim 28f/2X using DT-Comp-Silver spokes and DT-12mm-Brass-Silver nipples
Rear=White Ind. H3 R Silver (or black +$10) hub with Shimano freehub body laced to a DT RR585 rim 32r/3X using DT-Comp-Silver spokes on the Drive Side and laced 3X using DT-Comp-Silver spokes on the Non-Drive Side and DT-12mm-Brass-Silver nipples
Absolutely loving them so far, very smooth and a pleasure to ride.
