I just got a powertap hub for the rear wheel and I want to know if anyone knows how to install the hub onto a Zipp Disc wheel?
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Re: Powertap Hub Question [multisport101]
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I don't think you can install a Powertap Hub into an existing disc, the Powertap needs to be bonded into the wheel.
Re: Powertap Hub Question [gboulouk]
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That does not make sense then there would be no point in buying just the hub.
Re: Powertap Hub Question [multisport101]
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I think the point of buying a hub is to build it into a spoked wheel. I don't even know how you would get the existing hub out of the disc.
Re: Powertap Hub Question [multisport101]
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They're right, I've never heard of a PT hub being installed in an existing disc, I believe the disc has to be built around the hub. I have ordered a couple hubs and had them installed in traditional wheels though. Did you order one with spoke holes?
Re: Powertap Hub Question [multisport101]
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If you want a Zipp Disc Powertap, you buy a Zipp Disc Powertap.
Buying the hub alone allows you to build up any rim with the same spoke count as the hub.
You could build it up with a Zipp rim, throw on a Disc Cover... giving you a Zipp Sorta-Disc Powertap.
Cost is the key. A Zipp Disc Powertap is probably around $3750.
Building the hub into a rim and adding a cover will cost much less.
Buying the hub alone allows you to build up any rim with the same spoke count as the hub.
You could build it up with a Zipp rim, throw on a Disc Cover... giving you a Zipp Sorta-Disc Powertap.
Cost is the key. A Zipp Disc Powertap is probably around $3750.
Building the hub into a rim and adding a cover will cost much less.
Re: Powertap Hub Question [multisport101]
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What is your plan with the PT hub now that you know your choices?
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