The Flying German Posted July 18, 2016 Posted July 18, 2016 Howsit Fellow Hubbers i have a bit of an issue, I was riding yesterday and completely buckled my front rim to the point that the rim actually cracked right through. The bike is a silverback sola 4 i know these rims are known to be super soft but i would just like some advice on how to go about this. The hub seems to be fine along with the brake rotor, Could i use these and build it onto a new Hoop ? What are the best Prices and where is the Best place ? Wheelbuilder i Know you out there ? The Hub is as FollowsShimano HB-RM35, CenterlockAnd the Rim was aAlex Disc, 29" Thanks for all the help and Info guys always appreciated
Bobbo_SA Posted July 18, 2016 Posted July 18, 2016 Rapide rim and rebuild by Wayne. Edit: http://www.rapide.co.za/product/rapide-r25-29er-rim/
The Flying German Posted July 18, 2016 Author Posted July 18, 2016 Could this work ? https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/201287-29-ztr-crest-rim/
Bobbo_SA Posted July 18, 2016 Posted July 18, 2016 Is Wayne From Rapide ? Yip, can't recall what his rebuild rate is but its very affordable and he really knows his stuff.
Bobbo_SA Posted July 18, 2016 Posted July 18, 2016 Could this work ? https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/201287-29-ztr-crest-rim/It could if your rear is white as well, :-)
eddy Posted July 18, 2016 Posted July 18, 2016 There are a number of wheelbuilders on the site. Search for the threads. Personally, if I were you, I'd go to Anton Bosman at Summit cycles in Crowthhorne near midrand to have it done. He is an ace wheelbuilder and will give you excellent advice.
The Flying German Posted July 18, 2016 Author Posted July 18, 2016 It could if your rear is white as well, :-)Dont mind the colour Honestly my other bike has a silver front rim and a white back rim :-0
David Marshall Posted July 18, 2016 Posted July 18, 2016 You need to decide if you want to upgrade or repair. The cheapest option is to replace the rim with exactly what you have. In that way you will be able to reuse the spokes. Labour R200. Rim around R600. In using any other rim you will most likely need to get new spokes as well. As your spokes are straight gauge (one thickness) and the hub you have is not the best you might want to consider an upgrade to a new wheel. For a hand built wheel a rim will cost you in the region of R600 to R1500, labour R380, spokes R15 to 20 ea. and a front sealed bearing hub R600 to R800. PM me if you would like me to quote.
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