Rim and spokes for hs3540?

[OlaGB]

Hi

New to this forum, atleast just registered here (been reading alot), and got a question regarding rim/spokes for my first bike project.

Ive ordered a hs3540 crystalyte, thats going to be fed with 18s lipo and a lyen 12fet 3077. Going on a hybrid/city bike with rim brakes for now, but planning on buying a full suspension bike later.

Could someone pointed me in the right direction for 26" rim and spokes that handles some off road use? (Think full suspension bike, mostly trail/gravel road use)

A 28" rim/spoke setup for the hybrid would also be of interest, since it might take a while before i go for a full susp. Bike.

If someone has used a spesific rim and spokes, and know the dimension/lenghts to buy, it would be perfect!
I know i can calculate this, but i would prefer to order it now so i might get it soon (havent got my motor yet to take measurments).

Thanks

 

[wesnewell]

http://www.ebikes.ca/tools/spoke-calc.html
Select H series hub, then enter rim erd. Doesn't get much easier than that.
Another place for any hub/rim.
http://leonard.io/edd/

 

[OlaGB]

Thanks for the link, and yes it does seem very easy to use..

But i have to order a rim first (want too keep my stock wheel), to get measurmenst for spokes.. So i have to wait, and wait, and then wait some more.

So therefor i was hoping someone could guide me to a setup of rim/spokes they KNOW works

 

[wesnewell]

Ok, then since the dimensions on the HS motors and the motor I have are the same, a 26" Weinmann DH-39 (543erd) will work with 166mm spokes in a 1X pattern. This assumes you aren't going to dish the wheel a lot. If you dish it much, you may need half of the spokes to be 165mm and the other half 167mm.

 

[OlaGB]

Ok, then since the dimensions on the HS motors and the motor I have are the same, a 26" Weinmann DH-39 (543erd) will work with 166mm spokes in a 1X pattern. This assumes you aren't going to dish the wheel a lot. If you dish it much, you may need half of the spokes to be 165mm and the other half 167mm.

Perfect, thanks. 12G spokes?

Anyone got a 28"/700c setup rim/spokes?

 

[Chalo]

12G spokes?

Don't do that, unless you really like loose spokes, cracked rims, and having to service your wheels often. Your best option is 14-15ga spokes from Danscomp.com: lowest price, top quality, cut to measure, and they'll stay tight while distributing forces evenly around the rim. Use washers under the spoke heads as necessary to accommodate too-large holes in the hub.

Anyone got a 28"/700c setup rim/spokes?

The best 700c rim for the money is the Alex DM18 (with 197mm spokes, 14-15ga cross-1) if you want to use narrowish tires (25-28mm) or Sun Rhyno Lite 700c (with 200mm spokes, 14-15ga cross-1) if you only want to use tires 30mm and wider.

 

[OlaGB]

Thanks for the heads up!

Ive read my eyes sore this last week, and still miss out on details like that. But i think im getting close now

Next will be to get my mind around the CA v3 i also ordered, and connecting the kit together when i get it.. Shouldnt be to hard.

 

[biohazardman]

There are 12ga spoke haters around and then there are those such as myself with over 15k on the inexpensive 26in Weinmanm DM30 rims with them without a single problem. My rims came from the factory drilled for 12ga. No loose or broken spokes or rims as yet, I travel 20-30mph on the pavement and a couple hundred miles on dirt roads as well some at high speeds. A good rim and decent wheel build with quality 12,13,14 ga spokes will be fine. If you are going to be doing allot of off-road you may want to check the wheel builds of others who have already done so. 700C 12Ga? probly Listen to Chalo on that one.

 

[wesnewell]

The motor has 3mm spoke holes. 12G spokes fit perfect. My rim was drilled for 12G spokes. I've got over 2 years and 8K miles on mine without a single problem. Match the spoke size to the motor and rim. Do it right with decent spokes and you won't have a problem either. These are the spokes I used.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Primo-166mm-Stainless-Steel-Forged-12g-Spokes-w-nipples-100-/290613208288