What do you get from more expeisnve wheels

mistergoof · Post by **mistergoof** » 15 May 2007, 10:26pm

I've just FUBARd my rear wheel on a turbo trainer, so need to invest in a new one.

What do you gain from spending a few extra quid on a wheel?

Ta

MH

reohn2 · Post by **reohn2** » 16 May 2007, 8:15am

mistergoof wrote:I've just FUBARd my rear wheel on a turbo trainer, so need to invest in a new one.

What do you gain from spending a few extra quid on a wheel?

Ta

MH

The hub should last longer though that can't always be said for the rim,the wheel should be built better ie stronger and stay true if hand built and spokes tensioned correctly.

thirdcrank · Post by **thirdcrank** » 16 May 2007, 8:23am

Also, quite a lot of wheelbuilders put their sticker on a wheel, and if you need to go back years later, even for accident damage they have a different attitude to somebody coming in with a machine-built wheel. In that case, I think they are much more likely to suggest buying a replacement wheel. (Is FUBAR a technical term? :oops:

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PW · Post by PW » 16 May 2007, 10:51am

You get a lighter wallet. :cry:

Buy good quality components, get a copy of Brandt, read it thoroughly at least 3 times then build your own. Over the years you'll save thousands & have a more reliable bike into the bargain.

mistergoof · Post by **mistergoof** » 16 May 2007, 11:58am

thirdcrank wrote:(Is FUBAR a technical term? )

F****
Up
Beyond
All
Recognition

HTH (Hope That Helps)

Thanks Guys,
I havn't got deep pockets for a new wheel, but I'll have a look around.

sharpy · Post by **sharpy** » 16 May 2007, 1:41pm

PW wrote:You get a lighter wallet.
Buy good quality components, get a copy of Brandt, read it thoroughly at least 3 times then build your own. Over the years you'll save thousands & have a more reliable bike into the bargain.

Please do tell. What or who is Brandt?

stutho · Post by **stutho** » 16 May 2007, 1:52pm

Jobst Brandt writer of the definitive book "the Bicycle Wheel" (basically how to build a decent wheel)

PW I agree building your own wheels is very rewarding. I have built up four 26" wheel however I have problems getting hold of spokes (suitable for 700c) at a reasonable price - any good sources?

CJ · Post by CJ » 16 May 2007, 3:41pm

stutho wrote:Jobst Brandt writer of the definitive book "the Bicycle Wheel" (basically how to build a decent wheel)

PW I agree building your own wheels is very rewarding. I have built up four 26" wheel however I have problems getting hold of spokes (suitable for 700c) at a reasonable price - any good sources?

Call Spa Cycles on 01423 887003. (The levels of communication technology and price may not be unconnected!)

PW · Post by PW » 16 May 2007, 7:39pm

Yes I use Spa Cycles for that. They carry Sapim Strong for the rear drive side :wink:

and they're cheap & very helpful. Usual disclaimer.

Kentish Man · Post by **Kentish Man** » 17 May 2007, 10:43pm

thirdcrank wrote:(Is FUBAR a technical term? )

FUBAR, cousin of SNAFU: situation normal - all fouled up (or substitute whichever f word is most appropriate in the circumstances)

hamster · Post by **hamster** » 18 May 2007, 1:16pm

FUBAR is an oil geologists' term used when identifying fossils in rock samples:...ammonite...trilobite..fubar

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