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Actually, you DO have the wheel on backwards. Unless for some reason it's different on 650c tri-spokes, the stem side should be on the side of the drive-train.

Nope. Not this one. This is a 650, so I don't know if that matters. The blades go with the direction of the wheel's rotation, not vice versa.

el twe

11-05-07 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TNCLR (Post 5578875)

I agree with this sentiment 100%. Taking the time to attend to the details is just as important as anything else involved in correctly maintaing your bicycle.

I did work in a shop, and it was part of the assembly and repair process that skewers go on the non-drive side and tire labels are aligned with the valve stem, but that's something I'd been doing since I knew about it. It just shows that you're paying attention to the little details in a bike build. I also hate when wheels are built with the label facing the non-drive side or so the hub label isn't visible through the valve hole.

piwonka

11-05-07 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by johnprolly (Post 5578884)

HAHA. Yeah, flip a HED around, so the spokes are facing the wrong direction. Makes perfect sense. Who cares about aesthetic biases from anal internet kids when you could be running your aero wheel the wrong way? Sheesh!! :eek:

BTW, GR Skewers have no practical reasons for being on EITHER side of a front wheel. Especially when the back is bolted on with track nuts. The skewer was on that side when I got it and since it doesn't really matter what side it's on, I left it. As for the tire, If you're careful enough to check for glass, wire or rips, it doesn't really matter where you align the label.

Just my $0.02

i was actually referring to road bikes that have QR on both wheels, you know bikes in general.
guess i hit a sensitive spot when i talked about worrying more about color matching than other details.

as for your wheel, doubt it really matters which way your HED points though since your bike probably never gets going fast enough to benefit from the aerodynamics of the wheel...if it did though, i'm sure it would handle awesome with that 650 on the front. HAHA!

bonechilling

11-05-07 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by johnprolly (Post 5579083)

Nope. Not this one. This is a 650, so I don't know if that matters. The blades go with the direction of the wheel's rotation, not vice versa.

I'm not sure what you mean by "blades," but if you're talking about the sharp end of the spokes, the tapered part, that should be facing the rear. The blunt end faces forwards.

deathhare

11-05-07 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bonechilling (Post 5579141)

The blunt end faces forwards.

truf

johnprolly

11-05-07 01:39 PM

So the tear drop faces backwards? OOOOF

bonechilling

11-05-07 01:41 PM

It's like a time trial helmet. The tapered end is to push the air away from the rider.

http://www.bellbikehelmets.com/image...eteorBlack.gif

deathhare

11-05-07 01:43 PM

Or a wing http://www.allstar.fiu.edu/aero/images/lift-v.gif

piwonka

11-05-07 01:45 PM

haha, i was trying to find some link to illustrate that point but i got beat.

johnprolly

11-05-07 01:50 PM

Wow. that diagram was very helpful... I don't know why I didn't think of this. Same reason why your surfboards should be facing upside down and nose-back on your roof rack...

bonechilling

11-05-07 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by deathhare (Post 5579218)

Or a wing

Thank you. That's a much better example.

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Originally Posted by johnprolly (Post 5579265)

Wow. that diagram was very helpful... I don't know why I didn't think of this. Same reason why your surfboards should be facing upside down and nose-back on your roof rack...

Now's your chance to get that QR straight.

johnprolly

11-05-07 01:52 PM

Yeah, the guy that had it before me had it mounted the way I did. Figured it was right that the blades would slice the air with the sharper and, rather than the blunt end. Duh. OOF!

queerpunk

11-05-07 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by johnprolly (Post 5579284)

Yeah, the guy that had it before me had it mounted the way I did. Figured it was right that the blades would slice the air with the sharper and, rather than the blunt end. Duh. OOF!

:smack:

even with that wheel turned around, you won't beat me at the rat pack tonight.

johnprolly

11-05-07 02:08 PM

You're right. It's not for teh racing - unless you want me to flip over and die. I'll beat you in a barspin-off though.

Besides, I'll be at work late tonight doing teh arkitekure

queerpunk

11-05-07 02:29 PM

yeah, i said it cause i knew you weren't coming...

fuk teh arkitekter?

johnprolly

11-05-07 03:34 PM

yes. fuk teh arqetextz too. k thnx bai penguins comin

genman

11-05-07 04:24 PM

Salsa Casseroll

Here's my new fall/winter ride for rainy Seattle:
http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne...7835396&size=l

57cm 2007 Salsa Casseroll frame
Sugino Crank, 50 tooth chainring
20 tooth Diatech Freewheel and 20 tooth Track Wheel
Honjo Fenders
Shimano Dynamo Hub
Lumotec Oval Senso Plus (headlight with standlight)
Lumotec Seculite Plus (taillight with standlight)
Soma Urban Pursuit Handlebars with bar end brakes (Dia-Compe)
Soma Leather Seat (Enso)
Hand-built Mavic Open Sport Rims, DT Spokes
Continental Contact Security Tires
Candy Pedals
Cane Creek Headset

I have no idea about the bottom bracket or track hub parts.

genman

11-05-07 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by genman (Post 5580182)

Here's my new fall/winter ride for rainy Seattle:

Let me try that again:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2266/...caf2a672_b.jpg

deathhare

11-05-07 04:35 PM

Can you get DirectTV with those bars?

sorsha6

11-05-07 04:51 PM

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