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Initial measuring indicated stormy weather ahead, possible flooding with hail damage. Looks like I am going to need something like 204mm on the spoke length, shorter than std. I cannot find it. Anybody know anywhere to buy the Sapim E Strong 2.6-2.3 12g/13g single butted spoke, and I don't...

Also, keep in mind all our rims are drilled for a 14g nipple. We tend to use Sapim E-Strong spokes with the reduction nipples. 12g at the elbow bend and 13g at the nipple end. The reduction nipples have a 13g thread but the OD is the same as a 12g nipple. I think I understand the spoke to...

I asked for clarification, the guy did say they use the DT Swiss tensionmeter, so whatever 120 kgf converts to on their scale for the spoke he referenced.

That is Velocity who I emailed about their rim with the questions. I purchased the rims through pro wheel builder.

The spokes on my wired ebikes are atrocious. You should see the bends in them. Even the spokes on my 600# yamaha motorcycle cross and touch, and bend. While tensioning spokes, tightening one pushes the other out.

You'd have to check with them.

That was his reply after I told him I was going to hook the rim up to a Hentach motor with around 2000w. I would not take that as a specific suggestion but more as guideline.

That makes sense then. Thanks!

I think the 120 kgf converts to 104 in lbs. I asked them how they do that. My 600 lb motorcycle I laced specs 52 in lbs with bigger spokes and stronger rim. He came back and explained how they lace their wheels, on the table then in a truing stand, never referenced the tq figure, said they...

Information about the Velocity Dually: The ERD on a 27.5 Dually is 566. We do not consider the Dually to have asymmetric or offset spoke holes; only the A23 OC in our line up does. Also, keep in mind all our rims are drilled for a 14g nipple. We tend to use Sapim E-Strong spokes with the...

Went down to wally world and looked at their bikes. They had a mtb with 29 rims with the 2.6 wheel that looked real good. There were also the 27.5 with the 2.3 tires. Think cause the weight of my bikes the 2.6 tire would be preferred and not go any thinner than the 2.3 range. The tires were...

I have the park tool tension gauge similar to above, didn't have any luck with it. I have found truing motorcycle rims, remove the spokes one at a time and lube threads and nipple with anti seize, it will keep the threads from slipping and much easier to feel the amount of torque used. If a...

It's either that or the DT Swiss U663 with the 30 mm rim width and the Schwalbe Pick Up in 2.3 which is shows out of stock at the moment on their web site. Haven't made any decisions yet. Both the 30mm and 39mm rim overlap in tire useage. $500 for a wheel change is kinda expensive dive to...

Interesting, I missed that. Good point to know. How does that convert to in lbs. I tried a convertor and 110 kgf converts to something like 240 lbf but that doesn't tell me anything. I perused the endless forum torque topic. Lot of things a guy can do, few are going to get the best results.

Velocity dually 650B with the 39mm id rim $170 Schwalbe pick up 27.5 x 2.6 $60 The dually also comes in the 26 and 29 same 39mm id rim if a suitable tire could be found but the 27.5 2.6 is real close to the 26 x 4. The 2.6 tire is available now and the 2.35 is not. Wonder what the weight...

Comparing the 27.5 x 2.3 to the 29 x 4, the height difference didn't look to be more than a little over an inch, and figure to lose 3/4" height on the bike. Interestingly, the pedal height was 1" higher on the 26x4 tired bike, so dropping to the 27.5 is going to put the pedal height in the...

I don't see any 29 tires that are appealing for a heavy ebike that will carry a little cargo, probably another 30# at the most. Thinking of dropping down to the 27.5 for the Schwalbe pick up or something similar.

The Como wheel has a nice profile so I took it apart. The rim id width is 30mm, the tire is 2.3. Don’t think I would want to go much wider on the 30mm.

Belt sander still heats the edge of the blade. I have a bench grinder and angle grinder so no advantage to the belt. I will never wear the file out on the soft blade.

I had asked Grin about a replacement 26" rim and they sent a good recommendation. I just sent them another asking about a 29 as I don't see anything wider than 24mm width id on their website. I wonder how good a $40 chinese rim is going to be. The Velocity Blunt 35 is $150 and the DT Swiss...