DrkAngel
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Picked up a set of 26" x 3.0" wheels for $10, wide rim, tires and tubes in excellent condition.
Spokes a bit rusty, rear hub stiff and "rough" ... perfect!
I have a Liberty Stealth Climber - Circa 2006? ($50) in need of an upgrade.
200mm rear disc and 160mm front.
Looking for a worthy rim to lace a 750/1500w hub into.
Replacing a ridiculously under powered 250w geared hub.
Of course, modifications will be necessary:
replace 14g spokes with 12g;
re-drill holes for 12g nipples;
"washer" nipple seats to reinforce - spread stress.
As done previously, to strengthen nipple seating, I place stamped washers, sized for wide nipple swing, under each nipple. This helps prevent nipple pull through, spreads rim stress, allows wide spoke swing and greatly eases tensioning difficulty. "Stamped" washer are slightly cupped on one side making for a smooth seat, reverse side is rough-sharp for good traction against aluminum rim. I have variously placed a layer of duct tape under washers or used SS washers to deter any corrosion.
A 2012 build
Will update with progress!
Wide rims are still 26"'s standard diameter, so should be good for 2.5" more street designed tires. 1500w mode pushed to 14s should be near 40mph capable.
PS - will want to re-lace front wheel with disc capable hub. Has vestigial rim brake mounts but ... stopping from 40mph could use some better help.
Picked up a set of 26" x 3.0" wheels for $10, wide rim, tires and tubes in excellent condition.
Spokes a bit rusty, rear hub stiff and "rough" ... perfect!
I have a Liberty Stealth Climber - Circa 2006? ($50) in need of an upgrade.
200mm rear disc and 160mm front.
Looking for a worthy rim to lace a 750/1500w hub into.
Replacing a ridiculously under powered 250w geared hub.
Of course, modifications will be necessary:
replace 14g spokes with 12g;
re-drill holes for 12g nipples;
"washer" nipple seats to reinforce - spread stress.
As done previously, to strengthen nipple seating, I place stamped washers, sized for wide nipple swing, under each nipple. This helps prevent nipple pull through, spreads rim stress, allows wide spoke swing and greatly eases tensioning difficulty. "Stamped" washer are slightly cupped on one side making for a smooth seat, reverse side is rough-sharp for good traction against aluminum rim. I have variously placed a layer of duct tape under washers or used SS washers to deter any corrosion.
A 2012 build
Will update with progress!
Wide rims are still 26"'s standard diameter, so should be good for 2.5" more street designed tires. 1500w mode pushed to 14s should be near 40mph capable.
PS - will want to re-lace front wheel with disc capable hub. Has vestigial rim brake mounts but ... stopping from 40mph could use some better help.