Forum: Techniques
January 14th 10, 09:10 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Forum: Techniques
September 26th 07, 03:51 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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PT Pro - Zipp 404 ( 650 ) Dimensions
On Sep 24, 10:28 pm, Ron Ruff wrote:
http://www.zipp.com/RimDiameters/tabid/122/Default.aspx
And so, part 2 of the question remains:
- using a Zipp 404 (650mm) rim and a...
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Forum: Techniques
September 25th 07, 03:05 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,390
PT Pro - Zipp 404 ( 650 ) Dimensions
On Sep 24, 9:45 pm, Ron Ruff wrote:
Copied from Zipp's website:
Model 250 700c Quick-v Tubular = 596mm
Model 245 650c smooth Mid-v Tubular = 521mm
Model 280 700c...
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Forum: Techniques
September 24th 07, 08:30 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 4
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PT Pro - Zipp 404 ( 650 ) Dimensions
1) Does anyone know the ERD for a Zipp 404 650mm wheel?
2) As a check, can anyone tell me what spoke lengths to use for a 2-
cross/2-cross
PT Pro / Zipp 404 ( 650 ) build?
3) Can anyone...
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Forum: Techniques
August 27th 07, 04:26 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 879
Cannondale R700 or R900
On Aug 27, 8:59 am, wrote:
I would appreciate some opinions on a decision I have to make. I am
looking at a 2006 Cannondale R700-T with 9-speed Ultegra rear and full
105 on...
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Forum: Techniques
August 5th 07, 01:10 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 5
Views: 860
Spoke wrench for Mavic wheels
On Aug 4, 8:04 pm, Andy Froncioni wrote:
On the same subject, are the FSA hidden hex nipple heads 5.5mm? I'm looking
at a nice FSA driver, but want to make sure...
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Forum: Techniques
August 5th 07, 01:04 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 5
Views: 860
Spoke wrench for Mavic wheels
On the same subject, are the FSA hidden hex nipple heads 5.5mm? I'm looking
at a nice FSA driver, but want to make sure it'll fit on my Cosmic Carbone
and Reynolds hidden nipple wheels. FSA...
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Forum: Techniques
July 25th 07, 04:28 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 9
Views: 529
source for green bar tape?
On Jul 24, 7:38 pm, "John Verheul" wrote:
A surprisingly uncommon item it would seem, after searching most of the
usual outlets. Anyone aware of a source for green bar tape,...
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Forum: Techniques
July 24th 07, 01:48 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 27
Views: 852
Pulling Spokes on The Inside or Outside?
Thank you all for your answers. It certainly sounds like I won't be
making a mistake by putting the pulling spokes inboard.
And, yes, Jobst, I have bought a copy of your book and read it. But...
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Forum: Techniques
July 23rd 07, 06:55 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 27
Views: 852
Pulling Spokes on The Inside or Outside?
I'm building a rear wheel very soon. Here are the specs:
- PT SL hub
- DT Aerolite spokes
- Reynolds Solitude rim
- 24-spoke
- 2-cross
The big question: Should the pulling spokes be inboard or...
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Forum: Techniques
July 21st 07, 07:38 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 5
Views: 355
Inverted Nipples on Reynolds Solitude Rim?
Powertap wheel? heavy hub-yes, Want a reliable wheel-right? If you
want to use bladed, make sure they fit into the holes w/o
slotting..Slotting the hub and bye-bye warranty.
A common...
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Forum: Techniques
July 21st 07, 03:52 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 5
Views: 355
Inverted Nipples on Reynolds Solitude Rim?
I've been told you can invert the 1.8mm nipples.
1) Can I?
Yes but the notch will dig into the rim-bad thing.
Do you know if Reynolds makes a 1.8mm version of its internal
nipples? ...
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Forum: Techniques
July 21st 07, 12:47 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 5
Views: 355
Inverted Nipples on Reynolds Solitude Rim?
I'm building a PowerTap SL wheel on Reynolds Solitude rims. Woo-hoo!
So I just got my shipment of DT-Swiss Aero Speed spokes with 1.8mm
nipples. And I just got my Solitude rim, with 2.0mm hex...
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Forum: Techniques
July 12th 07, 08:06 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 165
Views: 2,284
how many km's between tyres?
The answer to the question, "How often should I replace my tires?", is
related to
your degree of risk-aversion. If you cycle flat bike-paths very
slowly and a flat won't kill you,
then use...
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Forum: Techniques
July 8th 07, 04:44 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 34
Views: 500
Spoke quality
On Jul 7, 11:01 am, Just A User wrote:
So
the question is are /aftermarket/ spokes higher quality? Worthwhile to
rebuild the wheels with better spokes or just...
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Forum: Techniques
June 17th 07, 10:34 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 3
Views: 261
Reynolds Alta Aero Comp Rim Dimensions
I've looked everywhere for the dimensions of the Reynolds Alta Aero
Comp rim. Nothing on the web, got nowhere calling Reynolds
themselves... nothing.
I need the ERD for a wheelbuilding project. ...
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Forum: Techniques
June 8th 07, 03:40 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,203
Lacing Spokes Using Gerd Schraner's Method
Is there an easy way to lace spokes using Gerd Schraner's ("The Art of
Wheelbuilding") method?
I find that when I get to the second side, inserting spokes is
impossible to do without bending them. ...
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Forum: Techniques
June 5th 07, 08:21 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 4
Views: 646
Lacing a 2-Cross Wheel
Not knowing what method you use to insert spokes into the hub or the
order in which you engage them in the rim, that is not simple. I
suggest you look at the spokeing method outlined in "the...
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Forum: Techniques
June 2nd 07, 09:05 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 4
Views: 646
Lacing a 2-Cross Wheel
Hi,
I'm looking for a clear description of x-2 lacing. Where do I
start? anyone have any good
recipes?
advTHANKSance,
Andy
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Forum: Techniques
October 18th 06, 07:42 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,355
Spoke Tension Calibration Curves
(*) B = Y*I
where
I = moment of inertia of cross-section about neutral axis
= 1/32*Pi*D^4
Y = Young's modulus for the material
D = spoke diameter
An exact...
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Forum: Techniques
October 17th 06, 02:38 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,355
Spoke Tension Calibration Curves
The 'chart' for the DT tool has entrys and numbers for the DT non round
spokes, oval and bladed, why wouldn't a flat spoke of the same
dimensions read the same tension? The spokes of the...
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Forum: Techniques
October 16th 06, 02:44 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 29
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Spoke Tension Calibration Curves
A better way would be to get a copy of the conversion table for the
Park tensiometer. It covers a veiety of spokes. With a litle analysis,
you can then correlate the readings of the DT gauge...
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Forum: Techniques
October 16th 06, 02:30 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,355
Spoke Tension Calibration Curves
Qui si parla Campagnolo wrote:
Andy Froncioni wrote:
I recently bought a fancy DT-Swiss Tensio tensiometer. Yup, the
expensive kind.
Ok, so now I have this nice tool that only...
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Forum: Techniques
October 16th 06, 01:10 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,355
Spoke Tension Calibration Curves
Dan wrote:
Andy Froncioni wrote:
I'll make a jig and start measuring the
deflection on the dial gauge with known weights on the spoke.
Might not work very well since the ends of the...
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Forum: Techniques
October 16th 06, 02:45 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,355
Spoke Tension Calibration Curves
Leo Lichtman wrote:
Align the tensiometer across the thin
dimension of the spoke--that will give you the greatest sensitivity, and
will be the easiest position to achieve consistently. If it is...
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