Chubba Posted January 27, 2011 Posted January 27, 2011 If I want to build up my own set of wheels, what are the components I would need to look for? I have no idea about sizing, fittings, centre lock, 6 bolt - all new to me. I have a Morewood Zula.I have a set of wheels on my bike but looking for something new and lighter. CRC has some good deals at the moment. 1. Rims 26" - what else should I look out for?2. Hubs - any specific details I need to consider? 3. Spokes4. Rotors 5. Cassette
AndreZA Posted January 27, 2011 Posted January 27, 2011 Spoke count on hubs and rim must match.Specific spoke length depending on hubs and rims.Rim strip if going tubeless, rim tape if going tubes.
ebenvn Posted January 27, 2011 Posted January 27, 2011 Rotors are either centre lock or 6 bolt. But you can get an adaptor to fit 6 bolts on a centre lock...
kosmonooit Posted January 27, 2011 Posted January 27, 2011 (edited) yeah been there, done that! good fun and very rewarding. I got quite of lot of the info from the hub but here's a summary: - Go with 6 bolt rotors, much more universal- Hope hubs are made so well and are the biz, CWC relatively good price, but lots of others out there.- Stans No Tube rims are great, light and,quite a few options, check their web site. You can order from them.- Spokes length needs to be calculated, you need also sorts of dimensions of the hubs and rims, and spoke pattern. I got DT Swiss spokes from CRC- You will need a wheel truing rig of sorts Edited January 27, 2011 by kosmonooit
Chubba Posted January 27, 2011 Author Posted January 27, 2011 Thanks for the start guys. Need a bit more time to investigate it seems!
Weight Weenie Posted January 27, 2011 Posted January 27, 2011 Most important thing is to get a proper builder like Johan Borman to put it all together, no use having nice parts that are poorly put together
Goodbadugly Posted January 27, 2011 Posted January 27, 2011 There is a wheelset in the for sale section with Crest rims, Chris king hubs and rotors. They sell for less than R5000. Take a good long hard look at them.Every component of the wheel can be discussed. Nipples: Brass or alu. 12 or 14mm?Rims: Light rims, heavier more robust rims, tubeless rims, eyelets etc.Spokes: Double butted, Revo's, Comps, Supercomps bladed. You even get titanium spokes.Hubs: Price, seals, 6 bolt etcFront hub: regular quick release, 15mm, MaxleSpoke count: 24, 28, 32, 36...Read up on the net. There are lots of wheelbuilding websites. Also different opinions. The trick is to try to see through all the crap written into the truth.Do you want to build them yourself? Many well known wheelbuilders have taught themselves. Just one word of advice. Don't start your first wheel with fancy stuff like 1.8mm Revos, aluminum nipples and low spoke counts.Easiets way is to attend a JB course.
Chubba Posted January 28, 2011 Author Posted January 28, 2011 These new:http://www.buycycle.co.za/buyparts/wheelsets-mtb/american-classic/american-classic-mtb-disc-compatible-wheelset-american-classic.htmlorhttp://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/shimano-xt-m-775-ust-wheelset Or these:https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/94784-chris-king-ztr-crest-wheelset-reduced-r475000/page__st__20__p__1303327__hl__tcrcarbon__fromsearch__1#entry1303327
wapad Posted January 29, 2011 Posted January 29, 2011 These new:http://www.buycycle....an-classic.htmlorhttp://www.cwcycles....75-ust-wheelset Or these:http://www.thehubsa...._1#entry1303327 I have both XT and am classics the xt's are about 300grams heavier and more bullet proof both wheels are ust so no conversions and rim tape, tyre on stans in and inflate my AM classics have a few dings but that partly betweem me and the dodgy floor pump gauge my advice dont get white rims only problem with the Xt is if they give any hassle it can be costly but if you maintain them you will have years of fun I have put a buckle in each of them but to be honest the type of falls I've had I would have thought the wheels would have been totalled The other thing is the XT are centre lock so I have adapters so that can also add to the weight only reason for the adapter is I find the XT rotor slightly thinner than avid and I seem to feel it for a zula I would be inclined to go XT if you are doing a bit of trail, but for racing AM classics
Chubba Posted January 29, 2011 Author Posted January 29, 2011 Thanks wapad. After lots of reading I am leaning towards these. CRC build custom wheels. Crest rimsHope pro2 hubsDt Swiss db spokesUpgraded nipples http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mobile/MobileCategories.aspx?CategoryID=752
jcmeyerSS Posted January 29, 2011 Posted January 29, 2011 also just make sure you rear hub comes with a free body. most do but just check. also make sure your thru axel on you front hub matches that of your front fork. if its a maxel or 15mm etc..
Hardstyle@MTB Posted January 29, 2011 Posted January 29, 2011 (edited) Hi Chubba I can build you a custom wheel set with:Cest Rims Hope Pro 2 HubsDT Swiss SpokesShipping IncludedR5300.00http://www.buycycle.co.za/images/detailed/7/Hope_Pro2_Rear_QR_Hub.jpgMy link Edited January 29, 2011 by Hardstyle@MTB
wapad Posted January 29, 2011 Posted January 29, 2011 Hi Chubba I can build you a custom wheel set with:Cest Rims Hope Pro 2 HubsDT Swiss SpokesShipping IncludedR5300.00http://www.buycycle.co.za/images/detailed/7/Hope_Pro2_Rear_QR_Hub.jpgMy link what would a 29 er set cost 9mm QR
Chubba Posted January 29, 2011 Author Posted January 29, 2011 Hi Chubba I can build you a custom wheel set with:Cest Rims Hope Pro 2 HubsDT Swiss SpokesShipping IncludedR5300.00http://www.buycycle.co.za/images/detailed/7/Hope_Pro2_Rear_QR_Hub.jpgMy link Hey Hardstyle, I can get this on CRC built and delivered. If you can match it im keen to order locally? Hope Pro 2 Disc Front WheelOptions1 Velox Rim Tape Cloth 22mm2 Hope Pro 2 Disc Front 15mm 32h Red3 NoTubes ZTR Crest Rim 32h Black4 DT Swiss Spokes Competition Stainless DB Black 2mm-1.8mm5 DT Swiss Nipple Upgrade Brass Pro-lock Black Set Per Single Wheel(DH/FR/XC) In Stock 1428.33 ZAR Hope Pro 2 Disc Rear WheelOptions1 Hope Pro 2 Disc Rear 32h Red2 NoTubes ZTR Crest Rim 32h Black3 DT Swiss Spokes Competition Stainless DB Black 2mm-1.8mm4 DT Swiss Nipple Upgrade Brass Pro-lock Black Set Per Single Wheel(DH/FR/XC)5 Velox Rim Tape Cloth 22mm In Stock 2137.64 ZAR Total= 3565.97 + 15.4% = 4115.13 delivered
glorykid Posted May 3, 2011 Posted May 3, 2011 selling dt swiss wheel set no rotors tubes or tires one broken spoke can take tubles R1300 ?
Chubba Posted May 3, 2011 Author Posted May 3, 2011 selling dt swiss wheel set no rotors tubes or tires one broken spoke can take tubles R1300 ?Sorted. Thanks.
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