Allow me to present an opposing opinion on asymmetrical rims... In my opinion they attempt to solve a problem that isn't really a problem, and they go about solving it the wrong way. To begin with, why is having a dished rear wheel really such a problem, unless you hate having to buy 2 spoke sizes to build your wheels? I hear people argue about wheel strength, but who says you can't build a dished wheel that is strong? I've never trashed a dished wheel merely because it's dished... I've built a fair number of wheels, and I'm a big dude. Second, an asymm rim concentrates the weight (and stress) on the side of the rim (and therefore the side of the tire), not the center. I say it belongs in the center, wouldn't you?. And if in the end you really hate the idea of having dish in your rear wheel, I say start with HUB selection, not the rim. Think about it; with asymm rims you're merely offsetting asymmetry with more asymmetry... Why not just begin (and stick with) symmetry, period?
I admit I like being able to buy one size of spokes for both sides, but I'm struggling with the whole asymm thing... Somebody please help convince me. Peace, Bobby "I admit my face is asymmetrical" Birmingham On Wednesday, February 5, 2014 4:48:19 PM UTC-5, mike goldman wrote: > > yes, you can use spokes if its off by a mm or 2. > > i try to keep a differential of 2mm between rear spokes rounding down for > the right side as to pull the rim over for dish > ____________________________________________________________ > How to Sleep Like a Rock > Obey this one natural trick to fall asleep and stay asleep all night. > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/52f2b1f47e82331f46087st04duc > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
