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bicycle, speedhub 28" wheel assembled
DiTBho:
Usually you have to buy the gearhub(1), a rim with the same number of holes as the hub, some spokes, then assemble the wheel yourself… which requires dexterity, experience, a tool to cut the spokes to the right size and thread them, and a tool to "re-camber" (slang) the spokes.
Not easy, but this service is super-brilliant: they sell a rear wheel already assembled with a Shimano GearHub 3-speed and it has O.L.D.=127mm, so it's already compatible with every bycicle 8/9/10 speed frame! you just need a couple of shims, +1mm and +2mm, to put on the ends of the axle!
Not too expensive, ~126 euro considering the exchange rate of the Swedish crowns in euros!
Unfortunately ... the company is located in Sweden, doesn't accept Paypal, and it seems they don't ship abroad.
But I love it! Want more services like this in Europe!!! :D
(1) e.g. NEXUS-INTER-3 , SG-3C41, 36H , O.L.D.=127mm , 3-Speed
themadhippy:
plenty of places in the uk will build something like that for you,yea it'll cost a few quid more but youll also be getting to chose exactly what rim and spokes you want
DiTBho:
yeah, that's why I said "Europe".
Plus, they usually don't sell online, you have to physically go there.
switchabl:
--- Quote from: DiTBho on August 23, 2023, 08:29:34 pm ---Usually you have to buy the gearhub(1), a rim with the same number of holes as the hub, some spokes, then assemble the wheel yourself… which requires dexterity, experience, a tool to cut the spokes to the right size and thread them, and a tool to "re-camber" (slang) the spokes.
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Good grief, does anyone still cut their own spokes? I've built a couple of wheels but I've always just bought the right length. A decent truing stand will save you a lot of pain though.
There's no shortage of wheelbuilding services in Germany at least. Both discount suppliers where you can configure your wheels online for basically the cost of the parts, as well as more up-market shops that will do more exotic builds (and where you actually get to talk to the person who will build your wheel), at a price.
DiTBho:
--- Quote from: switchabl on August 23, 2023, 09:24:11 pm ---Good grief, does anyone still cut their own spokes?
I've built a couple of wheels but I've always just bought the right length.
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For both low profile and medium profile rims(1) you can find spokes for Campy Chorus hubs. I have always just bought the right length for them. No problem, often, indeed almost always, already threaded spokes.
But I also built a dynamo hub of 3Watt. The hubs have longer flanges than any Campagnolo hubs, so you necessarily need custom-made spokes, which must then be cut and threaded.
I don't have the equipment, they lent it to me, so I somehow did a couple of wheels for myself but I wouldn't want to do it to my colleagues, this is the reason for the topic: looking for a service for others!
(1) I reworked
- a pair of Campy Omega wheels, medium profile rims on Chorus hubs.
- a pair of Campy Ypsilon wheels, low profile rims on Chours hubs.
I am currently racing a pair of 90s Campy Zonda Wheels. I haven't reworked any high profile rims yet. No experience yet.
--- Quote from: switchabl on August 23, 2023, 09:24:11 pm ---There's no shortage of wheelbuilding services in Germany at least. Both discount suppliers where you can configure your wheels online for basically the cost of the parts, as well as more up-market shops that will do more exotic builds (and where you actually get to talk to the person who will build your wheel), at a price.
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Do you have a URL of one of these shops? I would like to set up a speedhup wheel and see if they will ship it to my house and how much it will cost :D
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