Cycling 4020 Posted February 28 Posted February 28 Hi guys. Hope everyone is doing well. I need advice following a strip of a hub so said from my local mechanic. I don't currently have the bike with me so I can't tell you what hub it is, but apparently it's nation wide out of stock. My current wheelset is a Stanch Arch mk3. He advised me to build a whole new wheelset with rims, spokes and hubs( R8000). My question is: Can't I just replace the broken hub? Why build a whole new wheelset. Or should I buy a second hand Carbon wheelset. I've seen a few for around R8000 with nonboost hubs. Can I convert this to boost? Any advice would be appreciated. Regards Jonny.
Graham W Posted February 28 Posted February 28 Time for a new LBS just replace the hub get one with the same flange size then you can use the same spokes just replace the spoke nipples with new ones mecheng89 and OVERDRIVE 1 1
sirmoun10goat Posted February 28 Posted February 28 18 minutes ago, Graham W said: Time for a new LBS just replace the hub get one with the same flange size then you can use the same spokes just replace the spoke nipples with new ones Maybe the hub is out of stock with no imminent availability, and there aren’t other options with the same flange and spoke count. Given the age of the spokes, it may be best to replace all of them while building up the wheel. Stans Arch mk3 are notorious for cracking round the spoke opening. Better understand the issues on hand before just saying find a new LBS
OVERDRIVE Posted February 28 Posted February 28 22 minutes ago, Graham W said: Time for a new LBS just replace the hub get one with the same flange size then you can use the same spokes just replace the spoke nipples with new ones Actually this happened to me. Why do they do that, do they think we won't get a second opinion?
Graham W Posted February 28 Posted February 28 14 minutes ago, sirmoun10goat said: Maybe the hub is out of stock with no imminent availability, and there aren’t other options with the same flange and spoke count. Given the age of the spokes, it may be best to replace all of them while building up the wheel. Stans Arch mk3 are notorious for cracking round the spoke opening. Better understand the issues on hand before just saying find a new LBS Novatech hubs are available locally awesome quality around R1800.00
sirmoun10goat Posted February 28 Posted February 28 42 minutes ago, Graham W said: Novatech hubs are available locally awesome quality around R1800.00 OP does not know what hubs are currently on his wheels, so these may not work with existing spokes My comments 2 and 3 are still valid as well ChrisF 1
V18 Posted February 28 Posted February 28 Post some pics here tomorrow. Hubber will let you know ASAP. 8k sounds lekker duur
BaGearA Posted February 29 Posted February 29 Lets say the hub is a write off without x part being available If there are no other hubs available + The Rim has cracks around the spokes holes + Being Old Then with a new spokes , nipples , tape and the labour 8k is not far off some mid ally stuff Lots of info + pictures would help a great deal
ChrisF Posted February 29 Posted February 29 Maybe speak to @nick_the_wheelbuilder It may just be worth looking into a new wheel(s) ....
nick_the_wheelbuilder Posted February 29 Posted February 29 To the OP... WhatsApp me the details and as many pics as possible and I can give you a sensible way forward. I wouldn't recommend rebuilding the Mk3 wheels as they WILL crack at the spoke holes. Most cost effective solution is riding the front wheel as-is if it's ok, and building a new rear wheel. I have some budget-friendly options. Get me on 0.8.3.4.5.2.8.7.1.6 ChrisF 1
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