Repairs to Rolf Vector rims/hubs

[Wannabe]

I have a set of Rolf Vector rims, fairly entry level (not Comps), on which the hubs are starting to get quite worn/pitted. Must admit I did not care for them too well, as they are almost bombproof, with nary a problem in six years of use (one broken spoke on rear wheel, drive side after hitting a huge pothole). Both wheels still runs perfectly true.

 

Question is, can one still get hubs for these rims, original, or where can get other makes with same spoke pattern/ spoke count.

 

Who can be approached to do a job like this, if it is feasible?

 

 

[Johan Bornman]

I have a set of Rolf Vector rims' date=' fairly entry level (not Comps), on which the hubs are starting to get quite worn/pitted. Must admit I did not care for them too well, as they are almost bombproof, with nary a problem in six years of use (one broken spoke on rear wheel, drive side after hitting a huge pothole). Both wheels still runs perfectly true.

 

Question is, can one still get hubs for these rims, original, or where can get other makes with same spoke pattern/ spoke count.

 

Who can be approached to do a job like this, if it is feasible?

 

 

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In order to replace the hub, you have to remove the spokes. Since spokes should not be disturbed, they cannot be re-used in a situation like this. It is however perfectly OK to replace the rim without replacing the spokes - that is, if the nipples are at the rim. If the nipples are at the hub, replacing a rim means disturbing the spokes and hence requires replacement.

 

Back to your wheel. Your hub is irreparable and therefore your entire wheel is history. It just isn't feasible to replace hub and spokes and then put all of that over onto a used and dodgy rim.

 

Further, Rolf wheels were founded on some dubious science and engineering.

 

I suggest you get yourself a new wheel. Find yourself a good wheelbuilder and get yourself a standard wheel with standard components that can be fixed by anyone using readily-available components. Someone on this forum should be able to point you in the right direction.

 

 

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[turtlek]

or just contact me hehehehe

 

 

 

just joking i can build wheels but johan is quite a bit better than me so call him and you shouldnt have a problem

[Wannabe]

OK, hear what you are saying!!

 

Anybody got any ideas/feedback of the Rolf Vector Comp's (red rims)?  I can get a brand new set at my  LBS (ok, a few years old now, but still unused.)

What would a reasonable price be to pay for these, I'm definately not going to pay his asking price.

[ewep]

 

OK' date=' hear what you are saying!!

 

Anybody got any ideas/feedback of the Rolf Vector Comp's (red rims)?  I can get a brand new set at my  LBS (ok, a few years old now, but still unused.)

What would a reasonable price be to pay for these, I'm definately not going to pay his asking price.

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Wannabe, there's no more support for these wheels!!!!  I wouldn't go there....

 

[Wannabe]

Thanks EWEP, justy thought that since the one's I got was virtualy undestructable, the Comp's would be just as good and also last me at least six years.

[Wannabe]

JB, how much would it cost to build a decent set of TRAINING wheels. Need'nt be the lightest around, but definately strong. (OK, must also not weigh 2kg's either)

[ewep]

 

Thanks EWEP' date=' justy thought that since the one's I got was virtualy undestructable, the Comp's would be just as good and also last me at least six years.[/quote']

 

Wannabe, I know!  I've had 3 sets, great wheels, but the "no support" part scares me!

 

 

[Wannabe]

Yep, they're build to last. Like I said, only one broken spoke in six years, and they still run true. Pity they are off the market. Still use mine as training wheels, but hubs are realy getting gritty and snatchy. Thats why I was thinking of just replacing the hubs with compatible ones.

[Woofels]

Does any one know if the Rolf Vector Pro and Rolf Vector Comp hubs/modules are compatible?

 

[Wannabe]

Go to www.rolfprima.com maybe you will be able to mail the man himself, and find out about it, or alternatively try and contact Trek Bicycle Corporation at (800)879-8735

[Cois]

Rolf would not be able to help. I tried to get my set of Vector Pro's to be fixed, but no help at all.

[Wannabe]

Rolf would not be able to help. I tried to get my set of Vector Pro's to be fixed' date=' but no help at all.[/quote']

What went wrong with them?

[Cois]

broke the rear hub.

[Cois]

Does any one know if the Rolf Vector Pro and Rolf Vector Comp hubs/modules are compatible?

 

no they are not