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Re: SS 14g 36er Spokes breaking

 
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Old 28-06.-2008, 12:11 AM   #1
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munirocks wrote:
> hmm, there's no washers on mine... maybe I should get a new wheelbuild
> then. Although it might be OK to always take some spare spokes along
> and keep replacing them until I decide to put a Schlumpf in there...




I've talked to quite a few people who build really good wheels, and
they feel that you really need the brass washers to get a good strong
wheel build.

Also, make *sure* they use a tension gauge, and that they don't just do
it by "feel".

-corbin

PS: YES! Get a Schlumpf. But, you'll need a new frame too...(the KH36)


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Old 28-06.-2008, 12:21 AM   #2
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corbin wrote:
> I've talked to quite a few people who build really good wheels, and they
> feel that you really need the brass washers to get a good strong wheel
> build.
> QUOTE]
>
> Does this go for the Schlumpf hub, should it be built using the brass
> washers? Also if so, I'm wondering if the Schlumpf flange may be too
> wide for std spokes with a washer?



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Old 28-06.-2008, 12:30 AM   #3
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Chrashing wrote:
>
> corbin wrote:
> > I've talked to quite a few people who build really good wheels, and they
> > feel that you really need the brass washers to get a good strong wheel
> > build.
> > QUOTE]
> >
> > Does this go for the Schlumpf hub, should it be built using the brass
> > washers? Also if so, I'm wondering if the Schlumpf flange may be too
> > wide for std spokes with a washer?

>
>
>
> Yes; my last two wheel builds have been 36'ers + Schlumpf hub. The
> first didn't have the washers, and I broke a lot of spokes. The
> second did, and I haven't broken any. However, I had to disassemble
> it last night, as I need to get new bearings for my hub.
>
> You need to use the stainless steel spokes in the schlumpf hub. They
> fit perfectly. Note that the holes in the hub have a direction; one
> side has a slight detent for the butt end to sit in. I also didn't
> realize this the first time I built the wheel.
>
> corbin



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