SS 14g 36er Spokes breaking

munirocks wrote:
hmm, there's no washers on mine... maybe I should get a new wheelbuild
then. Although it might be OK to always take some spare spokes along
and keep replacing them until I decide to put a Schlumpf in there...



I've talked to quite a few people who build really good wheels, and
they feel that you really need the brass washers to get a good strong
wheel build.

Also, make *sure* they use a tension gauge, and that they don't just do
it by "feel".

-corbin

PS: YES! Get a Schlumpf. But, you'll need a new frame too...(the KH36)


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corbin wrote:
I've talked to quite a few people who build really good wheels, and they
feel that you really need the brass washers to get a good strong wheel
build.
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Does this go for the Schlumpf hub, should it be built using the brass
washers? Also if so, I'm wondering if the Schlumpf flange may be too
wide for std spokes with a washer?


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Chrashing wrote:

corbin wrote:
I've talked to quite a few people who build really good wheels, and they
feel that you really need the brass washers to get a good strong wheel
build.
QUOTE]

Does this go for the Schlumpf hub, should it be built using the brass
washers? Also if so, I'm wondering if the Schlumpf flange may be too
wide for std spokes with a washer?



Yes; my last two wheel builds have been 36'ers + Schlumpf hub. The
first didn't have the washers, and I broke a lot of spokes. The
second did, and I haven't broken any. However, I had to disassemble
it last night, as I need to get new bearings for my hub.

You need to use the stainless steel spokes in the schlumpf hub. They
fit perfectly. Note that the holes in the hub have a direction; one
side has a slight detent for the butt end to sit in. I also didn't
realize this the first time I built the wheel.

corbin


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