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Offline scd

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Building a wheel for a 1000W GM hub motor
« on: July 31, 2009, 11:48:12 PM »
I bought a 1000W GM hub motor and I need to build a 26" wheel
What rim and spoke length combinations have people used to build wheels?

I have heard that the Weinman DM30 rim and 12 gauge 170mm Sapim stainless spokes from Danscomp work well
Are there other rim/spoke combinations that have worked well for people?

Thanks,
Scott

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Re: Building a wheel for a 1000W GM hub motor
« Reply #1 on: August 01, 2009, 12:30:10 AM »
I bought a 1000W GM hub motor and I need to build a 26" wheel
What rim and spoke length combinations have people used to build wheels?

I have heard that the Weinman DM30 rim and 12 gauge 170mm Sapim stainless spokes from Danscomp work well
Are there other rim/spoke combinations that have worked well for people?


Scott,

I realise this is not exactly what your looking for, but these links from the GM website may be worth a visit anyway:

Spoke length calculator

Measuring Bicycle Rim Sizes

Alan
 

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Re: Building a wheel for a 1000W GM hub motor
« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2009, 09:54:30 AM »
Scott,

I am using the DM-30's and 165mm Straight Gauge DT "Champion" 14g spokes with no failures yet. I'd be more comfortable with a heavier gauge but have had difficulty locating reliable sources in the US that have the sizes I need.

Have a good one,

Darkfool
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Re: Building a wheel for a 1000W GM hub motor
« Reply #3 on: August 17, 2009, 03:33:17 PM »
Scott,

I am using the DM-30's and 165mm Straight Gauge DT "Champion" 14g spokes with no failures yet. I'd be more comfortable with a heavier gauge but have had difficulty locating reliable sources in the US that have the sizes I need.

Have a good one,

Darkfool

Hello Darkfool:

The 165mm 14G spokes use in 1000W Rear Hub?.

Thanks
Pedro