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Scrod,

Going to hold off to build wheels for my Tarmac until tax season. Had a thought though, would it be possible to relace my 20H radial front wheel in a different lacing configuration using the same spokes? I'm figuring the spokes would be too short for any kind of cross lacing, but just want to confirm that it would not be feasible.

Scrodzilla

09-24-12 11:34 AM

Unfortunately, the spokes will be too short.

ddeadserious

09-24-12 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 14768638)

Unfortunately, the spokes will be too short.

Alrighty I figured. I can't keep it true, and any time I put my weight over the front wheel(like to climb), it gives me lots of soft little pings. Not the kind that happens after you just true a wheel, just quiet ones the whole time. Maybe I'll just grab some new spokes and relace it to hold me over until I can build something more durable. Can I lace a 20H wheel 3X, or would 2X make more sense?

Scrodzilla

09-24-12 11:55 AM

2X will be good.

ddeadserious

09-24-12 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 14768721)

2X will be good.

Neat. Now how do I figure out the spoke length I'll need since the rim and hub are proprietary junk?

Scrodzilla

09-24-12 12:17 PM

http://lenni.info/edd/howtomeasure

ddeadserious

09-24-12 12:28 PM

Cool, thanks.

Mumonkan

09-24-12 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 14768525)

You did, sorry.

If it's a beater, any cog will do. If you want a decent 3/32 cog, go with Soma.

I've never used studded tires.

grazie,
do you bother with riding in the winter?
iirc you live in walking distance from the shop, but if so do you use different tires or just htfu?

Scrodzilla

09-24-12 03:18 PM

I usually just use whatever tires happen to be on the bad-weather Raleigh at the time - which are usually throwaways left at the shop.

JohnDThompson

09-24-12 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ddeadserious (Post 14768806)

Neat. Now how do I figure out the spoke length I'll need since the rim and hub are proprietary junk?

http://sheldonbrown.com/rinard/spocalc.htm

Scrodzilla

09-24-12 03:31 PM

Apparently when I answered him - you know, in the thread where I answer questions - it wasn't good enough.

I happen to think spocalc sucks compared to this.

Mumonkan

09-24-12 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 14769621)

I usually just use whatever tires happen to be on the bad-weather Raleigh at the time - which are usually throwaways left at the shop.

roger that, im gonna try to keep riding every day to work into the winter but it gets pretty icy here so im trying to think if ill need something with more grip or not

Scrodzilla

09-24-12 03:33 PM

It gets icy here too but my ride to the shop takes about 4 minutes if I go as slow as possible without falling over.

Mumonkan

09-24-12 03:38 PM

haha yeah, ill see what happens when winter really comes and see if i need anything more, cuz i definitely got hills and a half hour journey
ill see whats up in the winter forum too

Xgecko

09-24-12 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 14769675)

I happen to think spocalc sucks compared to this.

That is a fantastic tool I have used it twice in the last year with awesome results

jimmytango

09-24-12 06:03 PM

Pake French 75 + Omniums, yea or nay?

GENESTARWIND

09-25-12 12:40 AM

scrod i need your opinion on tires.
I need a durable flat resistant tire. I currently run gatorskins and am extremely dissapointed with these tires, i get flats constantly. I am thinking about trying out the specialized armadillos but would like your input on a puncture/flat resistant tire first. Oh and i run 23's.

GENESTARWIND

09-25-12 02:35 AM

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does this cut warrent a new tire?http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=274770 http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=274771

Scrodzilla

09-25-12 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by GENESTARWIND (Post 14771254)

I hate Armadillos. They're durable but I find them to be extremely sluggish.

Based on the pic, I would most likely replace that tire or at least stick a boot inside. Gatorskins are great but have crappy sidewalls.

If you're not stuck on using 23c tires, get some 25c Ribmos (which do run a little small).

Scrodzilla

09-25-12 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by jimmytango (Post 14770160)

Pake French 75 + Omniums, yea or nay?

If you're asking about clearance issues, you shouldn't have any trouble.

jimmytango

09-25-12 07:18 AM

Ok cool. Thanks, bud.

I agree about the Armadillos, FWIW.

g0tr00t

09-25-12 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 14759120)

It helps if you're a regular customer that has a good relationship with the shop. Hang out a bit, ask for an internship, boom.

The first shop job I had literally fell into my lap. I wasn't even a regular customer, I just happened to go in one day to buy something stupid like tubes and the owner said 'Hey, do you know how to install a headset?" and when I told him I did, he said "Grab whatever tools you need and get to work".

Rags to riches bio....I love these stories.

ddeadserious

09-25-12 07:27 AM

Scrod

Any recommendations for a 28-32C cross tire that's cheap? Have a friend coming to town in November with his cross bike and I'd like to hit some mild trails with him on my 722.

Edit: Found the Kenda Kwick Tire 700x30c Black/Mocha Steel on QBP, they're real cheap. Do you have any experience with them? Hoping they'll fit..

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