GoldenMotor.com Forum
General Category => General Discussions => Topic started by: pieroh on May 21, 2009, 09:34:24 AM
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Hi,
as it is quite hard to center the original wheel precisely and keep it this way (spokes become loose), I think about building a new wheel using quality components (rim and spokes).
The original spokes have a diameter of 3mm, this is common for mopeds (2-stroke 50cc) here in Germany.
I would like to use heavy duty 2mm DT-Swiss 2mm instead with a Mavic rim. Are there any counter arguments.
Can you recommend a good combination (rim + spokes)
Regards
Peter
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I would recommend that you do a search on the forum for "spoke" and/or "rim" and you will find links and recommendations.
Per
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Hiya!
I don't want to duplicate what I've written on other forums, so I invite you to look at this:
http://www.endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=10425 (http://www.endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=10425)
I have used exactly what you are suggesting (DT Swiss 14ga stainless spokes with a Mavic 221 rim), and can guarantee you that the result is far superior to the components that ship with the wheel. Actually, as a cost saving measure, I can recommend using an Alex DM18 rim (about half what I paid for the Mavics). A solid performer for this application.
Cheers!
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Hiya!
I don't want to duplicate what I've written on other forums, so I invite you to look at this:
http://www.endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=10425 (http://www.endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=10425)
I have used exactly what you are suggesting (DT Swiss 14ga stainless spokes with a Mavic 221 rim), and can guarantee you that the result is far superior to the components that ship with the wheel. Actually, as a cost saving measure, I can recommend using an Alex DM18 rim (about half what I paid for the Mavics). A solid performer for this application.
Cheers!
Hi,
of course I scoured the forum for information and came across your recent post.
I thought it might be a good idea to ask again (your post is from 2008) and I am grateful for your reply.
I do not know if Alex DM18 rims are available here in Germany...but Mavic.
Regards
Peter
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I thought it might be a good idea to ask again (your post is from 2008)....
You may be looking at the date I joined the forum - the conversation (which continues) over on Endless Sphere started just a few days ago, as did my posts :-). There's another chap just joining the fray who is having his motor restrung into a Mavic 331 (700c).
Cheers!
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Holes in the rim are drilled against center on Golden Motor whels
(http://www.trahantering.se/upload/data/goldenmotor/1.JPG)
You must glue all of them
(http://www.trahantering.se/upload/data/goldenmotor/2.JPG)
Spinn the Wheel here after to let the centrifugal force work on the glue
(http://www.trahantering.se/upload/data/goldenmotor/3.JPG)
Loctite normal strength
(http://www.trahantering.se/upload/data/goldenmotor/4.JPG)
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Holes in the rim are drilled against center on Golden Moter whels
(http://www.trahantering.se/upload/data/goldenmotor/1.JPG)
You must glue all of them
(http://www.trahantering.se/upload/data/goldenmotor/2.JPG)
Spinn the Wheel here after to let the centrifugal force work on the glue
(http://www.trahantering.se/upload/data/goldenmotor/3.JPG)
Loctite normal strength
(http://www.trahantering.se/upload/data/goldenmotor/4.JPG)
Hi Svendus,
I "destroyed" the original wheel already and use good quality parts now to build a new wheel but I think your information is helpful for others!
Regards
Peter