haulincolin
100 W
I've read the threads about solid rims / mag wheels / people breaking spokes. I'm well aware that a traditional spoked wheel has many advantages and a way better strength to weight ratio than a mag wheel ever could. I'm on board with Chalo's explanations about spoke tension and stretch and matching spokes and rims appropriately. All that said... I want a solid rim because:
- Weight is not an issue on my already 200+ lb tandem cargo bike with 14 kw.
- I don't want to deal with replacing spokes or relacing my wheel because it's a pain in the ass to deal with crossing such short, stiff spokes.
- The 20" bicycle rim I'm using is already a little on the big side... I'd prefer to switch to a 14" moto rim with a bigger tire, which would require even shorter spokes.
Am I still a fool for pursuing this idea? I have a CNC milling machine at my disposal so it's just a matter of taking the time to do it. The attached model shows one of two halves that would make up the rim. My intention is to thread the spoke holes in my QS (which are already conveniently the pilot size for a M5 tap), then bolt the two rim halves to the spoke flanges and to each other.
- Weight is not an issue on my already 200+ lb tandem cargo bike with 14 kw.
- I don't want to deal with replacing spokes or relacing my wheel because it's a pain in the ass to deal with crossing such short, stiff spokes.
- The 20" bicycle rim I'm using is already a little on the big side... I'd prefer to switch to a 14" moto rim with a bigger tire, which would require even shorter spokes.
Am I still a fool for pursuing this idea? I have a CNC milling machine at my disposal so it's just a matter of taking the time to do it. The attached model shows one of two halves that would make up the rim. My intention is to thread the spoke holes in my QS (which are already conveniently the pilot size for a M5 tap), then bolt the two rim halves to the spoke flanges and to each other.