24 hole disc?

"Bob Wong" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Anyone have any idea how to build a 24 hole disc specific wheel? I can't seem to even find a 24
hole mountain bike rim.

That's because they wouldn't sell because they would break/go out of true a lot. As a result, they
make the rims thick and heavy to compensate, and then as you're shopping for rims, you'll say, "WTF?
That's so damn heavy! I'm not going to buy that rim." But the rim maker would know that if they sold
a lighter low-spoke-count rim, that it would taco instantly, giving the product a bad name, so they
don't even bother selling the rims alone.

On that note, Shimano has a 16/20 disc wheelset, I believe. WH-M575 or WH-M965.

--
Phil, Squid-in-Training

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But the rim maker would know that if they sold a lighter low-spoke-count rim, that it would taco
instantly, giving

the

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product a bad name, so they don't even bother selling the rims alone.

And, low-spoke-count rims are a hassle to replace. Even if I had a limitless supply of money to
waste I would still go for 32h rims.

Per lowdin.nulowdin.nuOpen ↗

The reason why I am asking, is I saw a 24hole disc hub for sale. Seemed strange to me, seeing that
there are no 24 hole rims out there.

"Per Löwdin" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

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But the rim maker would know that if they sold a lighter low-spoke-count rim, that it would taco
instantly, giving

the

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product a bad name, so they don't even bother selling the rims alone.

And, low-spoke-count rims are a hassle to replace. Even if I had a

limitless

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supply of money to waste I would still go for 32h rims.

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"Bob Wong" <[email hidden]> skrev i meddelandet
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The reason why I am asking, is I saw a 24hole disc hub for sale. Seemed strange to me, seeing that
there are no 24 hole rims out there.

Might be the reason why it is sold. I have had low-spoke-count rims and it was really a hassle
when I got a branch into the rear wheel. I got a new rim but it cost me dearly and since then I
go for 32h.

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Bob Wong said:

Anyone have any idea how to build a 24 hole disc specific wheel? I can't seem to even find a 24
hole mountain bike rim.

There IS an XTR 24h disc front hub.

But it's a bad, bad, bad idea IMHO. 28 spokes is somewhat marginal for most riders on most terrain,
even without the added stress of disc brakes. Remember, before the disc brake the pulling spokes had
to withstand only the power necessary to accelerate from zero to full speed in 5-10 seconds. Now the
trailing spokes have to withstand the stress of doing the opposite in 1/4 the time.

Most all disc hubs are drilled for at LEAST 32 spokes. There's a reason for that.

And yeah, you could use a Hugi TD disc rear hub drilled for 48 spokes and just skip every other hole
(and also respace it for 135mm). With any luck the flange is designed tough enough (for tandem duty)
so you won't tear out chunks under braking stresses.

You can also find a 48h MTB rim (like the Sun Rhyno Lite) or Salsa Gordo and skip every other hole
(though I believe the Rhyno Lite's spoke holes are canted toward the flanges, so half of your spokes
will be entering the "wrong way" - not sure about the Salsa Gordo).

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The Mavic Crossroads on my MTB have 24 straightpull spokes, can be used either with disk or rim
brakes and give the option of either tube or tubeless (USB)

"May you have the wind at your back. And a really low gear for the hills!"

Chris Zacho ~ "Your Friendly Neighborhood Wheelman"

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"Bob Wong" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<HBq0c.651581$ts4.396939@pd7tw3no>...

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Anyone have any idea how to build a 24 hole disc specific wheel? I can't seem to even find a 24
hole mountain bike rim.

Dear Bob,

Sheldon Brown lists several rims with 24 holes:

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Knowing the models might get you started.

Good luck,

Carl Fogel

"Bob Wong" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<5fs0c.629787$JQ1.537913@pd7tw1no>...

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The reason why I am asking, is I saw a 24hole disc hub for sale. Seemed strange to me, seeing that
there are no 24 hole rims out there.

It could have been for a recumbent. A 24-hole 20" wheel would be plenty strong (I have one, and I'm
over 220 pounds) and quite a few recumbents are coming with disk brakes nowadays.

Jeff

wongr-<< Anyone have any idea how to build a 24 hole disc specific wheel? I can't seem to even find
a 24 hole mountain bike rim.

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Nor will you. Why on earth would you want to use only 24 spokes on a disc brake wheel??

But if ya do, built it 2 cross, like any wheel.

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