You can get this to sub 800 by using Stits ultralight aircraft covering and gluing it to the rim. Use an iron to get it as tight as a drum, and it is pretty darn tough (a lot like rip-stop nylon). I have used the hex head nipples. I made a special tool (VERY easy to do) with a spare spoke to thread on the nipples to the spokes. Definitely go with bladed spokes, as it is much easier to stress relieve them, and also see if you have any wind-up on them when building. I don't have experience with the velocity rim or the Enve hub, but the ceramic bearings are a waste of money...but if you have it, sure. Are you going to go with an asymmetric lacing (i.e. 16 drive, 8 non-drive)? This might also get the spoke count down, while still maintaining strength.
Stephen J
Rim: Velocity Quill (415g) 24 hole
Hub: Enve Carbon Hub with Ceramic Speed bearings (158g) 24 hole
Disc cover: Catalyst (~180grams)
Rim Tape: Silca Rim Tape (~5 grams)
The question I have is about spoke nipples and spokes. I was thinking of using Sapim Super Spoke Bladed as they weigh about 3/4 of a gram less than CX-Ray spokes. Is this going to come back and bite me at all? I was also planning on using DT Pro Lock Hex Nipples
Spoke Nipples??? Sapim Super Spoke Bladed (3.6g each)
Spokes??? DT Pro Lock Hex Nipples (.36g each)
Also any recommendations for a wheel builder in Madison, WI? I was thinking someone at CronoMetro has to know what they are doing.
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Stephen J
Thomas Gerlach wrote:
I am looking to do a special project and build a sub-900 gram aluminum clincher disc. The question is I don't know a lot about wheel building and spokes. I have decided on: Rim: Velocity Quill (415g) 24 hole
Hub: Enve Carbon Hub with Ceramic Speed bearings (158g) 24 hole
Disc cover: Catalyst (~180grams)
Rim Tape: Silca Rim Tape (~5 grams)
The question I have is about spoke nipples and spokes. I was thinking of using Sapim Super Spoke Bladed as they weigh about 3/4 of a gram less than CX-Ray spokes. Is this going to come back and bite me at all? I was also planning on using DT Pro Lock Hex Nipples
Spoke Nipples??? Sapim Super Spoke Bladed (3.6g each)
Spokes??? DT Pro Lock Hex Nipples (.36g each)
Also any recommendations for a wheel builder in Madison, WI? I was thinking someone at CronoMetro has to know what they are doing.
I believe my local reality has been violated.
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Happiness = Results / (Expectations)^2