3 wheels in a week
04-29-04 | 10:33 AM
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3 wheels in a week
And second time on my FG rim. I noticed last night that my cdale rims were out of shape (side to side), which I guess is OK considering they've been run for 4 years with out a problem... They are cheapo hubs on Mavic CPX 22 rims.
But then there this post:
I've got an MA3 now that just hasn't held it's shape well. I'm 190, plus bag, etc.. and I'm not to easy on stuff, I figured that 36 is a way to go.
The wheel I'm considering getting built is a Mavic CPX 33 (https://www.mavic.com/servlet/srt/mav...ct.id=57&lg=uk), but I want it to go to a kogswell cog, which comes in a 32 spoke config.
Opinions?
But then there this post:
Originally Posted by fixedgearhead
At that weight range, I would suggest 36 spokes and Ma-3 rims. Or even Sun Rhino rims which are made for heavy touring. 32 hole for you is just too light. If you want to buy one set of hubs and forget them for the rest of you life on the bike, get some Phil Wood 36 hole in either fixed/fixed or just single sided. The fixed/fixed will allow you to run a freewheel on the off side if you desire or a fixed cog.
Your choice. The higher spoke count will make up a stronger wheel that is less likely to go out of round. the wheels on the bike now were probably machine built and as such are a compromise at best.
Fixedgearhead
Your choice. The higher spoke count will make up a stronger wheel that is less likely to go out of round. the wheels on the bike now were probably machine built and as such are a compromise at best.
Fixedgearhead
I've got an MA3 now that just hasn't held it's shape well. I'm 190, plus bag, etc.. and I'm not to easy on stuff, I figured that 36 is a way to go.
The wheel I'm considering getting built is a Mavic CPX 33 (https://www.mavic.com/servlet/srt/mav...ct.id=57&lg=uk), but I want it to go to a kogswell cog, which comes in a 32 spoke config.
Opinions?
04-29-04 | 10:40 AM
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The 33's are super strong. Don't worry about the spoke count, they will take a beating.
Dave
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04-30-04 | 06:56 AM
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I rode my 33's for all 3 years of messneger work and never really had a problem with them and I am of equal size as you and would carry some very weighty objects on those things. Damn fine rims in my book. Oh and speaking of books, what was the amount of the donation you were looking for on that there book of yours ?
04-30-04 | 07:59 AM
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Willie, you're not planning on using a kogswell rear hub are you? They're 135 after all and I was under the impression that you didn't have any bikes with that rear spacing. I love my kogswell hubs, but proper tool for the job.
If you're just talking front hub then.... nevermind.
If you're just talking front hub then.... nevermind.
04-30-04 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by familyman
Willie, you're not planning on using a kogswell rear hub are you? They're 135 after all and I was under the impression that you didn't have any bikes with that rear spacing. I love my kogswell hubs, but proper tool for the job.
If you're just talking front hub then.... nevermind.
If you're just talking front hub then.... nevermind.
04-30-04 | 07:43 PM
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i've been using a cxp21 rim for three years, beating the hell out of it...IT WAS UNDER A TRUCK WHEEL!!! and it's still straight and true. and it's only been trued 3 or 4 times since i bought it...
i think it all depends on who builds the wheels and how good they are at it....and that they know what it's going to be used for. i bought it as a shop that generally caters to messer's, and the wheelbuilder there builds some of the toughest wheels ever....compared to the phils on open pros that i got built at a shop that caters mostly to road geeks that i've had to true a few times in under a year...
i think it all depends on who builds the wheels and how good they are at it....and that they know what it's going to be used for. i bought it as a shop that generally caters to messer's, and the wheelbuilder there builds some of the toughest wheels ever....compared to the phils on open pros that i got built at a shop that caters mostly to road geeks that i've had to true a few times in under a year...
