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14/15/14 vs. straight-gauge 15
On Thu, 21 Aug 2003 08:11:59 +0000, Michael wrote:
I recently had wheels built by Colorado Cyclist. I specified black DT 15/14/15 spokes, but the wheels came with straight-gauge 15-gauge spokes. I'm concerned that these might not be strong enough for me - 210 lb rider on a road bike with disc brakes. Opinions? 210 pounds, disk brakes? I sure hope you have a _lot_ of those 15 gauge spokes. I would complain, and get them re-built. -- David L. Johnson __o | A mathematician is a machine for turning coffee into theorems. _`\(,_ | -- Paul Erdos (_)/ (_) | |
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Michael wrote:
I recently had wheels built by Colorado Cyclist. I specified black DT 15/14/15 spokes, but the wheels came with straight-gauge 15-gauge spokes. I'm concerned that these might not be strong enough for me - 210 lb rider on a road bike with disc brakes. Opinions? Bad mistake by Colorado Cyclist. I'm sure if you call them, they'll tell you some BS about how double-butted spokes 15/14/15 stretch and get out of true more than 15 gauge single butted. But you have a right to return them. -- -------------------------- Posted via cyclingforums.com http://www.cyclingforums.com |
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"Michael" wrote in message om... I recently had wheels built by Colorado Cyclist. I specified black DT 15/14/15 spokes, but the wheels came with straight-gauge 15-gauge spokes. I'm concerned that these might not be strong enough for me - 210 lb rider on a road bike with disc brakes. Opinions? Are you sure they are not double butted spokes? The butting is not easily seen and the taper is somewhat gradual, not abrupt. The butts are about 1~1 1/2" from either end. |
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Michael wrote: I recently had wheels built by Colorado Cyclist. I specified black DT 15/14/15 spokes, but the wheels came with straight-gauge 15-gauge spokes. I'm concerned that these might not be strong enough for me - 210 lb rider on a road bike with disc brakes. Opinions? You mean 14/15/14? I think that would be a better spoke for you than 15, yes. --Paul |
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"Dave Thompson" wrote
I recently had wheels built by Colorado Cyclist. I specified black DT 15/14/15 spokes, but the wheels came with straight-gauge 15-gauge spokes. I'm concerned that these might not be strong enough for me - 210 lb rider on a road bike with disc brakes. Opinions? Are you sure they are not double butted spokes? The butting is not easily seen and the taper is somewhat gradual, not abrupt. The butts are about 1~1 1/2" from either end. You're right. I have another wheelset with 14/15/14 spokes where the taper is very abrupt and easily visible. The DT spokes' taper is extremely gradual; I can feel it with my fingers, but I can't see it at all. Thanks. |
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Michael- I recently had wheels built by Colorado Cyclist. I specified black
DT 15/14/15 spokes, but the wheels came with straight-gauge 15-gauge spokes. I'm concerned that these might not be strong enough for me - 210 lb rider on a road bike with disc brakes. Opinions? BRBR Other than the fact they are not what you ordered...15g straights on a big rider with disc brakes...not a good setup, IMHO- Should be 36 hole(at least the rear) and 14/15, built well, of course. 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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Michael- Why 36 holes? I guess what I'm asking is, at what point - rider
weight, riding style, disc brakes, etc. - do 36 holes become necessary? BRBR Most adult male riders shouold use at least a 36h rear. Geezzz, 4 spokes weigh 28 grams, but a 36 is stronger than 32, all else being the same. I will never understand this reluctance toward 36h, but methinks it has soimething to do with marketing and once again, trying to save $ by offering only 32 hole. A local MO outfit doesn't even carry 36h hubs/rims anymore...altho they are easy to get. What disadvantage can you think of for 36 vs 32 hole?? For you(200 pounds?) and disc brakes??? 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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David in the UK- It's the most robust equipment that is available without a
significant price penalty. Why _not_ 36 holes, eh? BRBR Indeed-reality, what a concept. 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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