I'm not sure where I should ask this, but figure I'll give it a go here.
I have a couple of pairs of Mavic Ksyrium ES wheels, both are now worn out (I never mind wearing kit out!), but the hubs are fine. I'm considering rebuilding the hubs and lacing in some deep section carbon rims an one pair. While I have all the required gear to do so, I've only ever maintained wheels and never built a wheel from scratch. I've always wanted to, so it's as much for my own interest as anything.
These hubs are 18/20 straight pull and I was considering a 50 mm x 25 full carbon rim (Chinese, Yoeleo) and lacing with CX-Ray spokes.
I wonder if anyone can see any issues in being able to do this. Please no trolling about Chinese rims.
The specific concerns I have are whether the Mavic hubs require specific spoke heads? Also whether the low spoke count is likely to present issues for the rims? I am 70 kg.
Thanks
I have a couple of pairs of Mavic Ksyrium ES wheels, both are now worn out (I never mind wearing kit out!), but the hubs are fine. I'm considering rebuilding the hubs and lacing in some deep section carbon rims an one pair. While I have all the required gear to do so, I've only ever maintained wheels and never built a wheel from scratch. I've always wanted to, so it's as much for my own interest as anything.
These hubs are 18/20 straight pull and I was considering a 50 mm x 25 full carbon rim (Chinese, Yoeleo) and lacing with CX-Ray spokes.
I wonder if anyone can see any issues in being able to do this. Please no trolling about Chinese rims.
The specific concerns I have are whether the Mavic hubs require specific spoke heads? Also whether the low spoke count is likely to present issues for the rims? I am 70 kg.
Thanks