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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)

10-05-13, 08:49 PM

Replies: 19

2nd opinion needed - Possible to stop spoke breakage without a new bike

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Posted By JB05

Rim: Velocity 559 Chukker bright silver 36h MSW...

Rim: Velocity 559 Chukker bright silver 36h MSW 78.99 1 78.99

Spokes: Wheelsmith DB14 stainless

The rim is a VERY deep V! Not only did I need to make adjustments for the valve stem, but I also...

Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)

10-05-13, 03:53 PM

Replies: 19

2nd opinion needed - Possible to stop spoke breakage without a new bike

Views: 1,403

Posted By JB05

Just wanted to bump this and give a little...

Just wanted to bump this and give a little update. Peter White cycles did re-build my wheel around my existing 36 hole, 8-speed internal hub. It seems very sturdy and I haven't had any spoke...

Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)

08-19-13, 01:41 AM

Replies: 19

2nd opinion needed - Possible to stop spoke breakage without a new bike

Views: 1,403

Posted By JB05

I appreciate everyone's opinions. I was...

I appreciate everyone's opinions. I was considering doing this as a DIY, but I ended up taking nfmisso's advice earlier and sent the wheel off to a professional wheelbuilder (Peter White). I had to...

Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)

08-11-13, 02:11 PM

Replies: 19

2nd opinion needed - Possible to stop spoke breakage without a new bike

Views: 1,403

Posted By JB05

Thanks for the reply Bill, I've sent him a PM ...

Thanks for the reply Bill, I've sent him a PM

There are 2 types of butted spokes the bike shop had available, neither of which would have helped;

1. Spokes butted at the hub side were...

Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)

08-11-13, 12:55 PM

Replies: 19

2nd opinion needed - Possible to stop spoke breakage without a new bike

Views: 1,403

Posted By JB05

2nd opinion needed - Possible to stop spoke breakage without a new bike

Hi all,

I've owned a Breezer Uptown 8 for about 10 months now. It has an internal, 8-speed rear hub which is very heavy. Both wheels are 36 spokes, and I weigh about 340 lbs + the weight of...

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