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rolf vector pro rim build question
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I have a set of Rolf vetor pro rims. 16 / 14 hole that I may want to play with. Rims are basically brand new. But I have no Rolf hubs, spokes etc. But I do have a set of 32 /28 hole mavic 501 hubs. ( being the 126mm retro grouch that I am) The idea is , if possible, to build the rims up onto those hubs. any suggestions, caveats, don't try it etc would be appreciated. Let me know what you think of this idea and how you would run the spokes and nipples. ( Otherwise if someone wants to trade some stuff for the rims, and everyone thinks this would be a bad idea, let me know also) James. |
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I have a set of Rolf vetor pro rims. 16 / 14 hole that I may want to play
with. Rims are basically brand new. But I have no Rolf hubs, spokes etc. But I do have a set of 32 /28 hole mavic 501 hubs. ( being the 126mm retro grouch that I am) The idea is , if possible, to build the rims up onto those hubs. any suggestions, caveats, don't try it etc would be appreciated. Let me know what you think of this idea and how you would run the spokes and nipples. ( Otherwise if someone wants to trade some stuff for the rims, and everyone thinks this would be a bad idea, let me know also) James. James: I wouldn't recommend trying. When you reduce the number of spokes in a wheel, you have to increase the tension on each remaining spoke, probably so much that you'd very quickly tear the spokes out of a hub not designed for such purposes. I don't think spokes are the problem; any high-quality 14-gauge spoke will probably be fine. But very few hubs are designed to take such stress, and even some of the Rolf hubs failed due to spokes pulling the flanges apart. --Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycles www.ChainReactionBicycles.com |
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I have a set of Rolf vetor pro rims. 16 / 14 hole that I may want to play
with. Rims are basically brand new. But I have no Rolf hubs, spokes etc. But I do have a set of 32 /28 hole mavic 501 hubs. ( being the 126mm retro grouch that I am) The idea is , if possible, to build the rims up onto those hubs. any suggestions, caveats, don't try it etc would be appreciated. Let me know what you think of this idea and how you would run the spokes and nipples. ( Otherwise if someone wants to trade some stuff for the rims, and everyone thinks this would be a bad idea, let me know also) James. James: I wouldn't recommend trying. When you reduce the number of spokes in a wheel, you have to increase the tension on each remaining spoke, probably so much that you'd very quickly tear the spokes out of a hub not designed for such purposes. I don't think spokes are the problem; any high-quality 14-gauge spoke will probably be fine. But very few hubs are designed to take such stress, and even some of the Rolf hubs failed due to spokes pulling the flanges apart. --Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycles www.ChainReactionBicycles.com |
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james- I have a set of Rolf vetor pro rims. 16 / 14 hole that I may want to
play with. Rims are basically brand new. But I have no Rolf hubs, spokes etc. But I do have a set of 32 /28 hole mavic 501 hubs. ( being the 126mm retro grouch that I am) BRBR Why sulley up these wonderful hubs with these goofy rims? I can get ya some really nice Fiammes or Mavic tubie rims and make ya a set of really nice retro wheels. Peter Chisholm Vecchio's Bicicletteria 1833 Pearl St. Boulder, CO, 80302 (303)440-3535 http://www.vecchios.com "Ruote convenzionali costruite eccezionalmente bene" |
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james- I have a set of Rolf vetor pro rims. 16 / 14 hole that I may want to
play with. Rims are basically brand new. But I have no Rolf hubs, spokes etc. But I do have a set of 32 /28 hole mavic 501 hubs. ( being the 126mm retro grouch that I am) BRBR Why sulley up these wonderful hubs with these goofy rims? I can get ya some really nice Fiammes or Mavic tubie rims and make ya a set of really nice retro wheels. Peter Chisholm Vecchio's Bicicletteria 1833 Pearl St. Boulder, CO, 80302 (303)440-3535 http://www.vecchios.com "Ruote convenzionali costruite eccezionalmente bene" |
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On Fri, 1 Oct 2004 21:03:00 -0400, "James Placer"
wrote: Hi there, I have a set of Rolf vetor pro rims. 16 / 14 hole that I may want to play with. Rims are basically brand new. But I have no Rolf hubs, spokes etc. But I do have a set of 32 /28 hole mavic 501 hubs. ( being the 126mm retro grouch that I am) The idea is , if possible, to build the rims up onto those hubs. any suggestions, caveats, don't try it etc would be appreciated. Let me know what you think of this idea and how you would run the spokes and nipples. ( Otherwise if someone wants to trade some stuff for the rims, and everyone thinks this would be a bad idea, let me know also) James. Sounds like fun! Be sure to note the angle of the spoke holes in the rim. They point either to the hubs' left or right flange. - The front rim holes point alternating right-left-right-left. - The rear rim holes point right-right-left-left So just make sure you've got the Spokes in the correct rim holes. What I've done at the hub: - Right flange: use two adjacent spoke holes, so the pattern is spoke-spoke-hole-hole. The two nearby spokes should diverge as they leave the hub. - Left flange: Use every other hole. Spoke-hole-spoke-hole. Nipples: I've used Rolfs and ordinary nipples turned upside-down. I've seen some hubs break (even Vector Pros), but your Mavic hubs flanges seem pretty beefy to me. I'd go for it! All you need is a bunch of 14g spokes. |
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On Fri, 1 Oct 2004 21:03:00 -0400, "James Placer"
wrote: Hi there, I have a set of Rolf vetor pro rims. 16 / 14 hole that I may want to play with. Rims are basically brand new. But I have no Rolf hubs, spokes etc. But I do have a set of 32 /28 hole mavic 501 hubs. ( being the 126mm retro grouch that I am) The idea is , if possible, to build the rims up onto those hubs. any suggestions, caveats, don't try it etc would be appreciated. Let me know what you think of this idea and how you would run the spokes and nipples. ( Otherwise if someone wants to trade some stuff for the rims, and everyone thinks this would be a bad idea, let me know also) James. Sounds like fun! Be sure to note the angle of the spoke holes in the rim. They point either to the hubs' left or right flange. - The front rim holes point alternating right-left-right-left. - The rear rim holes point right-right-left-left So just make sure you've got the Spokes in the correct rim holes. What I've done at the hub: - Right flange: use two adjacent spoke holes, so the pattern is spoke-spoke-hole-hole. The two nearby spokes should diverge as they leave the hub. - Left flange: Use every other hole. Spoke-hole-spoke-hole. Nipples: I've used Rolfs and ordinary nipples turned upside-down. I've seen some hubs break (even Vector Pros), but your Mavic hubs flanges seem pretty beefy to me. I'd go for it! All you need is a bunch of 14g spokes. |
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Mike
How do you like those Vectro Pros. I've been riding them for 2 years. I find them great on the flats but they have a heavy feel on the hills. As for durability, they are superb. Never out of true and I weigh 170. Marc |
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Mike
How do you like those Vectro Pros. I've been riding them for 2 years. I find them great on the flats but they have a heavy feel on the hills. As for durability, they are superb. Never out of true and I weigh 170. Marc |
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