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Wheel rebuild

  • 06-02-2014 11:02am
    #1
    dceire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,881 ✭✭✭


    It seems as though the rear rim on my old racer has finally packed it in. I want to build a new wheel for it using the existing hub.

    My first question is, what size rim and spokes will I need; I understand that spokes are shorter on the drive side too. The current rim takes 700c, 23c tyres.

    Secondly, where is a good shop, physical or online, to find such a rim at a reasonable price. I don't need the highest quality rims going or anything, just something solid that can take everyday use. My preference is for black rims and spokes.


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  • #2
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,243 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    This was posted in a thread I had up yesterday about something similar
    Ryath wrote: »
    Keep the zonda's you got a great deal on them. You'll get a 36 hole Mavic open pro rim for €45-50. You can get it built for about €30 with another €20 for spokes. Dara in Beecycles comes highly recommended.


  • #3
    findersteve
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25 ✭findersteve


    Good reference guide

    http://sheldonbrown.com/wheelbuild.html


  • #4
    dceire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,881 ✭✭✭dceire


    What about these Mavic Open Sport Road Rims, €33.50 from CRC.

    I'm looking for a pair of them 700cc, 36 hole.

    Can anyone recommend a good spoke and nipple rebuild set? Preferably in black. Is it difficult to work out what size spokes I will need?


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