question re: theoretical strength of a wheel
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question re: theoretical strength of a wheel
ok, all other things being equal, what'd be stronger: a rear SS/FG wheel with a 130mm hub, or the same built up with a 135mm hub? i'm thinking of building a cross check with a flip/flop, and the things are spaced 132.5. which hub will be stronger in the long run?
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thanks,
-rob
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the strength difference would only come into play if you knew the distance between flanges. It's going to be negligible, but a wider base of a triangle leads to a stronger shape.
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Assuming the flanges and bearings are the same on both, the shorter axle would be stronger.
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ah-ha. 2 different opinions here, then. let's make it easier. velocity aeroheads, wheelsmith 14/15 butted spokes (of appropriate length for each application), surly new hubs, fixed/free, in either 130 or 135mm versions. what's stronger?
tia,
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tia,
-rob
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Originally Posted by lyledriver
Assuming the flanges and bearings are the same on both, the shorter axle would be stronger.
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Originally Posted by surreal
ah-ha. 2 different opinions here, then. let's make it easier. velocity aeroheads, wheelsmith 14/15 butted spokes (of appropriate length for each application), surly new hubs, fixed/free, in either 130 or 135mm versions. what's stronger?
tia,
-rob
tia,
-rob
(38.4 ctf on the 135 and 30.1 on the 120)
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i think surly stopped making the 130mm fix/free version, based on what i see on their website. actually, i think they stopped making all the 130mm versions, but they used to make them, and i can still get them thru the shop/qbp. i'm leaning towards the 135mm version either way right now, tho, as i think it might be more versatile for application in future projects, feel me?