On Mon, 27 Jan 2003 06:53:10 -0500, Joe wrote:
> On Sun, 26 Jan 2003 22:19:11 -0500, "David L. Johnson" <David L. Johnson
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>>BTW, why do you want to do this? What's wrong with 135mm axle spacing?
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> Nothing wrong with 135mm. It is the rim, Mavic T519, that I want to eliminate. Limited choice of
> tires, only 28mm on up. Also cannot participate in tire sales in the 20-25mm range.
Again, why go to 130mm for this. Build up a 700c rim of your choice with a 135mm hub, or have it
done, or buy one ready-built. No problem. Or just replace the rim on the wheel.
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> Same question regarding smaller, lighter, tyres for the Mavic 519 appeared in Cycling Plus this
> month. Rider wanted to use 28mm on Mavic 519 rim but was told by buddies that it is not ideal for
> this rim.
"Not ideal" means?
> Cycling Plus concurred and added that that a 28mm tyre would present a flatter, less than ideal
> profile to the rode, and that a change to a MA3 rim and smaller tyres would be an improvement.
The only relevant difference is the width of the rim, between the beads. How much difference are you
talking about? 2mm? I question their judgement. Remember, they support the industry, which wants you
to buy lots of new stuff you don't need.
> smaller rim. Spotted 2003 Mavic Cosmos CD wheelset on sale for $186 online this weekend and plan
> on purchasing. That is, if I can get all of this 135 to 130mm stuff sorted out.
Ah, I see. But you will have no end of hassle with that 130mm wheel. Where can you get a longer
axle? You _need_ a longer axle. What kind of hubs are those, some specialty brand? I would worry
about ever finding a 135mm axle (that is, an axle for a 135mm spread, really a 140mm axle). Unless
your frame is steel and you are willing to commit to having it cold set to 130mm, this is NOT the
way to go.
You would be much better off getting a wheel built for you. Take in your old ones, get the rim
replaced. If you give the builder a bit of leeway, so he could find another rim with the same
diameter, he can re-use the spokes (the right thing to do) and not only save money, but get a more
reliable wheel.
A 135mm hub will build a wheel with less dish, and that is good. Unless you are racing (UCI requires
130mm hubs), there is no advantage to 130mm hubs.
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David L. Johnson
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