Wheelbuilding advice.....
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smutchin
Cat 6 Racer
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Dynamo hub should be symmetrical so no issues with dishing. You just need to make sure you get the right length spokes.
Cost-wise, you could go for a Rigida Chrina rim (very sturdy) for about £20 iirc, and I think Sapim Race spokes are about a pound each.
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Cost-wise, you could go for a Rigida Chrina rim (very sturdy) for about £20 iirc, and I think Sapim Race spokes are about a pound each.
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the snail
Guru
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- Chippenham
Worth looking at wheels from rosebikes, their prices look good to me, and their build quality is good from what I've heard
http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/atb-front-wheel-28--mavic-a-319--shimano-dh-3n80/aid:581967
http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/atb-front-wheel-28--mavic-a-319--shimano-dh-3n80/aid:581967
ushills
Veteran
Did my own last week with a Shimano DH-3N80 from Rosebike, a Mavic Open Sport Rim and DB spokes from Spa Cycles.
Relatively easy using the book by Roger Musson especially a front wheel. Got wheel true and all spokes equal in tone.
Saved a significant amount and got the wheel I wanted and ended up with a wheel that is tighter and stronger than the originals.
I can highly recommend the 3N80 from shimano as the drag is virtually none existent. Pair it with a Cyo by B&M and you can go anywhere as it is bright and targeted.
Relatively easy using the book by Roger Musson especially a front wheel. Got wheel true and all spokes equal in tone.
Saved a significant amount and got the wheel I wanted and ended up with a wheel that is tighter and stronger than the originals.
I can highly recommend the 3N80 from shimano as the drag is virtually none existent. Pair it with a Cyo by B&M and you can go anywhere as it is bright and targeted.
amasidlover
Guru
- Location
- Gatley
The first (and only so far) wheel I've built was all bought from SJS; Sturmey Archer XL-FDD hub (includes brake as well as dynamo), Rigida Chrina rim, 14/15g DT Comp SS Double Butted 2/1.8mm 280mm spokes with 12mm brass Nipples.
Built according to Sheldon's instructions, it took me about 3 hours in total and I reckon I could do a second one a lot quicker now. Have run it for a few hundred miles now and it still seems true (haven't had it off the bike to check) and the hub brake is great in the wet! Seriously considering putting an X-RDC on the back of the bike when/if I need to replace my rear wheel.
Built according to Sheldon's instructions, it took me about 3 hours in total and I reckon I could do a second one a lot quicker now. Have run it for a few hundred miles now and it still seems true (haven't had it off the bike to check) and the hub brake is great in the wet! Seriously considering putting an X-RDC on the back of the bike when/if I need to replace my rear wheel.
smutchin
Cat 6 Racer
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- The Red Enclave
[QUOTE 1818343, member: 45"]Thanks. And any recommendations for a dynamo hub?[/quote]
Schmidt SON. I've been using mine for several years now, it's done over 15,000km, at a guess, and it's been 100% reliable. Probably due for a service soon, but you wouldn't know it - still running very smoothly. I need to replace the rim soon, so I may get it serviced at the same time.
Price is about £180. When I bought it, the difference in quality between the SON and the Shimano hubs was reckoned to be quite significant, but I hear Shimano hubs have improved a lot since then so the SON may no longer be worth the extra cost. Although I understand the Shimano hubs do require more frequent servicing. I've not used one myself so can't really comment on that. (Apparently, because of the complex wiring, servicing a dynamo hub is not a DIY job.)
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Schmidt SON. I've been using mine for several years now, it's done over 15,000km, at a guess, and it's been 100% reliable. Probably due for a service soon, but you wouldn't know it - still running very smoothly. I need to replace the rim soon, so I may get it serviced at the same time.
Price is about £180. When I bought it, the difference in quality between the SON and the Shimano hubs was reckoned to be quite significant, but I hear Shimano hubs have improved a lot since then so the SON may no longer be worth the extra cost. Although I understand the Shimano hubs do require more frequent servicing. I've not used one myself so can't really comment on that. (Apparently, because of the complex wiring, servicing a dynamo hub is not a DIY job.)
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smutchin
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Moodyman
Legendary Member
I have the tools and knowledge to build my own wheels, but when I did the maths, there was no point.
I bought two handbuilt wheels from Spa cycles about 2 years ago. They charged me £134, the material (rim, hubs, spokes and nipples, rim tape) alone would have cost me £128.
I bought two handbuilt wheels from Spa cycles about 2 years ago. They charged me £134, the material (rim, hubs, spokes and nipples, rim tape) alone would have cost me £128.
