Wheely good advice (Kona Hahanna)
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I've never built a wheel either, but I'm not bad at truing them, so I've always wanted to give it a go.
Also, if you find a new set of rims with a similar ERD (Effective Rim Diameter), or get the same make and model rim as the old one, so you can re-use the old spokes, it simplifies it further. You can tape, or zip tie the new rim to the old one, then losen all the spokes, then move the spokes over to the new rim one at a time, that way you don't have to worry about the lacing pattern etc., it will be identical to the old wheel. Then, remove the old rim, tension the spokes and true the wheel with the new rim.
If you make a complete horlicks of the truing, you could take it to a shop to have it tensioned and trued, it will likely be cheaper than having them do the whole operation.
I've never built a wheel either, but I'm not bad at truing them, so I've always wanted to give it a go.
Also, if you find a new set of rims with a similar ERD (Effective Rim Diameter), or get the same make and model rim as the old one, so you can re-use the old spokes, it simplifies it further. You can tape, or zip tie the new rim to the old one, then losen all the spokes, then move the spokes over to the new rim one at a time, that way you don't have to worry about the lacing pattern etc., it will be identical to the old wheel. Then, remove the old rim, tension the spokes and true the wheel with the new rim.
If you make a complete horlicks of the truing, you could take it to a shop to have it tensioned and trued, it will likely be cheaper than having them do the whole operation.
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Ditto - same here. Thanks for the link, I'll check it out. The spoke pattern on the wheels are pretty interesting actually. I'll post some pics tonight. They're straight-pull as well, being Mavic hubs. I'm not sure, but I think that complicates things.
Any views on the links for new ones I posted? I'd also consider a pair of used wheels on here, if in top condition.
Ditto - same here. Thanks for the link, I'll check it out. The spoke pattern on the wheels are pretty interesting actually. I'll post some pics tonight. They're straight-pull as well, being Mavic hubs. I'm not sure, but I think that complicates things.
Any views on the links for new ones I posted? I'd also consider a pair of used wheels on here, if in top condition.
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Of the two sets, I think the SJS pair, with the Deore LX hubs, look better.
My top tip: If you buy a set of wheels, or hubs for that matter, with cup and cone bearings, check they have plenty of grease in them and adjust the bearings properly. From the factory, they're often very poorly set up, the bearing are nearly always too tight, or have a minimal amount of grease in them which will lead to premature wear.
Remember, when you adjust the bearings to leave a tiny bit of play when the wheels are not in the frame, when the quick release lever is tightened it will compress the axle slightly and take up the slack. If you ajust the bearings so that they are perfect when out of the frame, they'll be a bit tight when the quick release is tightened: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/cone-adjustment.html
Of the two sets, I think the SJS pair, with the Deore LX hubs, look better.
My top tip: If you buy a set of wheels, or hubs for that matter, with cup and cone bearings, check they have plenty of grease in them and adjust the bearings properly. From the factory, they're often very poorly set up, the bearing are nearly always too tight, or have a minimal amount of grease in them which will lead to premature wear.
Remember, when you adjust the bearings to leave a tiny bit of play when the wheels are not in the frame, when the quick release lever is tightened it will compress the axle slightly and take up the slack. If you ajust the bearings so that they are perfect when out of the frame, they'll be a bit tight when the quick release is tightened: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/cone-adjustment.html
A quick update. I've just ordered these now. Decided that XT hubs would be worth the bit extra. Also SJS wanted an extra £34 for posting tyres (that's on to of £34 postage for the wheels) so I went for this German company instead.
https://www.taylor-wheels.com/taylor-wh ... -hub-black
https://www.taylor-wheels.com/taylor-wh ... -hub-black
Thanks for all the feedback on here. Will post once they're fitted!
https://www.taylor-wheels.com/taylor-wh ... -hub-black
https://www.taylor-wheels.com/taylor-wh ... -hub-black
Thanks for all the feedback on here. Will post once they're fitted!
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Wheels, tyres (and new brake pads) all fitted now. Really happy with my choices! Especially like the XT hubs in silver matching the Kona decal on the downtube The Paselas (26x1.5) look good with the black rims as well Think the old Kona looks a bit like a Super (Tuff) Burner now Nice little homage to my BMX days (when I rode a Haro Sport )
Happy cycling all!
Wheels, tyres (and new brake pads) all fitted now. Really happy with my choices! Especially like the XT hubs in silver matching the Kona decal on the downtube
The Paselas (26x1.5) look good with the black rims as well Think the old Kona looks a bit like a Super (Tuff) Burner now Nice little homage to my BMX days (when I rode a Haro Sport )
Happy cycling all!
