|   anyone built 16spoke lightweight wheel? | wheeler
Jan 16, 2002 2:48 PM | | curious if it's feasible. It could save 144grams |
| I've done a 12 spoke | JD
Jan 16, 2002 8:01 PM | | Read this thread:
http://forums13.consumerreview.com/crforum?viewall@@.eea537b
I've already put 500 miles on the 12 spoke. I've been wanting to build a 16 spoke MTB wheel for a while, all I need is an extra 32 spoke rim (preferably Mavic 517), anyone have one they want to donate ;) ?
-Jonas |
| that is so crazy! I would never do that! | firecrotch
Jan 16, 2002 9:48 PM | | I'm curious, what exactly is the lacing pattern? Sounds like death to me. A standard 32 hole or 28 is by no means built for that kind of wheel build. First of all, with less spokes you have to run higher tension. Is your tension high (say 200 lbs. per spole maybe)? Then you rim could fail. Sounds like its working so far, but don't be surprised if you either crack an eyelet or fold your rim. Just warning you... |
| Of course you could. | jw25
Jan 17, 2002 5:32 AM | | but personally, I'm more comfortable with a large number of smaller spokes. The 144 gram figure seems a bit off, at least for one wheel. Using Sapim Laser spokes, which weigh 279 grams for 64, you'd save 70 grams, plus about 5 grams for alloy nipples.
That's really only three ounces, and remember, the fewer spokes you use, the greater the change in rim trueness when one breaks.
Given all that, I've got a set of 16 spoke aero wheels for the road bike, and they've seen some rough gravel sections at speed, with no ill effects. They use a pretty deep (and therefore strong) rim, and bladed spokes, and are designed to run higher tension, at a serious weight penalty.
I'd be more comfortable recommending lighter hubs, like the American Classics, with a higher spoke count, and a lighter rim. |
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