Graydon == Graydon Patterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Graydon On the topic of truing one's wheels, I had put off
Graydon attending Bruce Timmerman's wheel building classes -
Graydon until it was too late(bless his soul); does anyone know
Graydon of similar classes put on by
I agree with Greg. Don't bother with the bike shop, except for buying parts, and
build your own wheel. If you stay away from fancy/trendy patterns. It's pretty
easy. I would recommend the Mavic T519 rim for 28mm tires and up. It's lighter
then the Sun and probably stronger too. I've never had any
Forgot one: use the old fashioned cross 3 lace pattern.
Menno
Menno Spijker wrote:
I agree with Greg. Don't bother with the bike shop, except for buying parts, and
build your own wheel. If you stay away from fancy/trendy patterns. It's pretty
easy. I would recommend the Mavic T519 rim for
I don't think Lynne will find me very romantic studying the art of building
wheels on our honeymoon. :-) Also, I don't think the OBC would appreciate it if
I return it the way my books usually come out of the panniers after a couple of
weeks. I'll save it for a winter evening.
Avery Burdett
happy with the carbon wheels I use on my good bike.
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From: Roger Guillemette [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2001 23:08
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Subject: Re: [obc] advice on new rear wheel
Menno Spijker ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) writes:
.. snip...
I haven't read Jobst Brand's book but Bertrand (the brothers) has it in
stock.
Menno, take it with you on your honeymoon, you may need it :-)
There's a copy in the OBC lending library.
... snip
Greg Franks wrote:
Graydon == Graydon
Roger Guillemette ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) writes:
Greg's point is well taken. The breakage of spokes on new rear wheels
can be due to poor construction, new spokes loosening up, or weight
extremes (such as carrying heavily laden panniers with groceries on or
touring gear). Judging from your
You didn't mention the size of tires you ride. This is very important in
wheel durability. I'm heavier than you, ride more than you and I haven't
broken a spoke for 2 decades. The quality of the wheel build is everything.
Just using good materials isn't enough.
Sun Rhino rims are overkill
Greg's point is well taken. The breakage of spokes on new rear wheels
can be due to poor construction, new spokes loosening up, or weight
extremes (such as carrying heavily laden panniers with groceries on or
touring gear). Judging from your description Derek, it may be just
loosening of new
