I'm trying to warm up to a DD in a 20" wheel, just can't do it yet
For such a sharp spoke angle, seriously consider the option of a 16"/17" single-wall aluminum moped rim
https://www.electricbike.com/moped-rims-tires-hubmotors/
I'm trying to warm up to a DD in a 20" wheel, just can't do it yet
by spinningmagnets » Aug 30 2021 5:05pm
For such a sharp spoke angle, seriously consider the option of a 16"/17" single-wall aluminum moped rimI'm trying to warm up to a DD in a 20" wheel, just can't do it yet
https://www.electricbike.com/moped-rims ... hubmotors/
spinningmagnets said:I'm trying to warm up to a DD in a 20" wheel, just can't do it yet
For such a sharp spoke angle, seriously consider the option of a 16"/17" single-wall aluminum moped rim
Chalo said:Radial lacing big hubs into 20" rims has been trouble-free for me for years now, with high torque and very heavy weight-- not a single loosened or broken spoke so far. I use 14 gauge spokes, good and tight. The long lever at the hub, combined with the short spoke length, means negligible windup.
markz said:Is that on front or rear hub?
Chalo said:Radial lacing big hubs into 20" rims has been trouble-free for me for years now, with high torque and very heavy weight-- not a single loosened or broken spoke so far.
Chalo said:markz said:Is that on front or rear hub?
Chalo said:Radial lacing big hubs into 20" rims has been trouble-free for me for years now, with high torque and very heavy weight-- not a single loosened or broken spoke so far.
That's front hubs. But the rear should be about the same unless there's a lot of dish.
markz said:Front hub on a cargo bike with cargo on the front axle?
Cargo weighing about the same as you or more (380lbs)?
The reason I ask is I am still trying to figure out why I couldnt get a decent rear hub without getting flats all the time, following advice, quality components etc etc etc. 375lbs, rear hub, trued, never lasted a month without a flat. Go to front hub, hub is currently in less then ideal shape, wobble, 5 spokes missing yet still ride 500+km for months and months and no flats.
thundercamel said:I always figured if I ever motorized a 20" wheel, I'd do radial spokes with no cross like this: https://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=94721
spinningmagnets said:For a 20-inch size of bicycle wheel, I'd prefer a one-cross on a 16-inch moped rim (same actual size, but has angled nipple holes), but...nothing wrong with a radial-laced bicycle rim...
Same here, on my very heavy (hundreds of pounds on the rear wheels!) SB Cruiser trike's 20" rear wheels, using 13/14 single-butted spokes and eyeletted rims with heavy hubmotors.Chalo said:Radial lacing big hubs into 20" rims has been trouble-free for me for years now, with high torque and very heavy weight-- not a single loosened or broken spoke so far. I use 14 gauge spokes, good and tight. The long lever at the hub, combined with the short spoke length, means negligible windup.
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I ordered what I needed from wheelbuildingparts.comspinningmagnets said:For spokes, I have had good luck with Danscomp, used them twice. Their phone customer service can provide options that are not on the website...