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28-06.-2008, 12:11 AM
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Re: SS 14g 36er Spokes breaking
munirocks wrote: > hmm, there's no washers on mine... maybe I should get a new wheelbuild > then. Although it might be OK to always take some spare spokes along > and keep replacing them until I decide to put a Schlumpf in there... I've talked to quite a few people who build really good wheels, and they feel that you really need the brass washers to get a good strong wheel build. Also, make *sure* they use a tension gauge, and that they don't just do it by "feel". -corbin PS: YES! Get a Schlumpf. But, you'll need a new frame too...(the KH36) -- corbin http://www.corbinstreehouse.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ corbin's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/7561 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/70758 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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28-06.-2008, 12:21 AM
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Re: SS 14g 36er Spokes breaking
corbin wrote: > I've talked to quite a few people who build really good wheels, and they > feel that you really need the brass washers to get a good strong wheel > build. > QUOTE] > > Does this go for the Schlumpf hub, should it be built using the brass > washers? Also if so, I'm wondering if the Schlumpf flange may be too > wide for std spokes with a washer? -- Chrashing Regards, Ken I've been flying....... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Chrashing's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/7501 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/70758 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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28-06.-2008, 12:30 AM
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Re: SS 14g 36er Spokes breaking
Chrashing wrote: > > corbin wrote: > > I've talked to quite a few people who build really good wheels, and they > > feel that you really need the brass washers to get a good strong wheel > > build. > > QUOTE] > > > > Does this go for the Schlumpf hub, should it be built using the brass > > washers? Also if so, I'm wondering if the Schlumpf flange may be too > > wide for std spokes with a washer? > > > > Yes; my last two wheel builds have been 36'ers + Schlumpf hub. The > first didn't have the washers, and I broke a lot of spokes. The > second did, and I haven't broken any. However, I had to disassemble > it last night, as I need to get new bearings for my hub. > > You need to use the stainless steel spokes in the schlumpf hub. They > fit perfectly. Note that the holes in the hub have a direction; one > side has a slight detent for the butt end to sit in. I also didn't > realize this the first time I built the wheel. > > corbin -- corbin http://www.corbinstreehouse.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ corbin's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/7561 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/70758 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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