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SOHC.co.uk Forums => CB500/550 => Topic started by: TezzerTel on August 12, 2024, 07:11:43 PM
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I'm looking to replace the rims and spokes on my 550 project but I'm unsure which to buy. I can't decide between the full stainless spoke and rim set from CWC or just the stainless spokes from them and the D.I.D. rims from DS?
Has anyone any experience of either or is there any other options?
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My 500 and 200 have SS spokes and rims, from Central Wheel
Good quality
Can take several weeks lead time ,
They are my preferred supplier
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What's the finish like on the rims and were they straight when you got them?
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What's the finish like on the rims and were they straight when you got them?
Yes, and chromed brass nipples,
But, Stainless is not quite as shiny as chrome,
To me hardly noticeable
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Thanks
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Has anyone used the 'Devon Rim Company ' rims or spokes?
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Never heard of that one will have to research it
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https://www.devonrimcompany.com/
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Hagon do wheel rims and spokes as well as shocks. 👍
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Anyone else used anything other than CWC ?
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I did try a wheel builder in Shirebrook near Chesterfield for an online quote - they buy their parts from CWC so no cheaper for parts but marginally cheaper if they built the wheels.
Stayed with CWC as they have a good reputation amongst my small circle of biker frinds who use them.
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If the rim is pierced right and the spokes correct length doing your own is satisfying
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Yes I plan on 'trying' to build my own wheels but I just want to get the best rims and spokes before I start
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Try this
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Thanks that makes sense I think. What about getting the rim central sideways in relation to the hub?
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Thats where you spin the wheel and adjust the spokes
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Yes I understand truing the wheel but I mean the position of the rim in relation to the hub. Are they both central or are they offset at all?
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Central, and the angle/position of the holes in rim determine which spoke goes where, take a pic anyway before dismantling wheel
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I have to admire self taught wheel spokers who have a go themselves - there are quite a few here who have done it and suceeded.
As an overthinker I have this mental cartoon vision of how it could go horribly wrong at 70 mph.
My younger brother is a life long avid cyclist - his wheel builder of choice has recently fully retired. So Bro' has recently bought a fancy new professional wheel building rig that he bought at an auction sale when a big cycle parts firm went bust.
I await to see his first efforts - a motorcycle wheel is too wide for his rig.
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Stainless spokes, the zinc plated ones are a bit crap these days and soon discolour and corrode. I would go for D.I.D rims they were the original fitting. My bike has the original rims and I am surprised at how good they are after 49 years, unfortunately PO or someone has rebuilt wheels with plated spokes which are already showing signs of corrosion. I have always been dubious about doing my own wheels, as your life does depend on them, maybe lace the wheels then get someone that knows what they are doing to true and tension the them.
I built a front wheel for my push bike when I was about 12, it seems I over tensioned it, I hit a big bump and the rim just went into a massive buckle resulting in me going over the handle bars. Memory of the cuts and gravel rash sort of put me off wheel building for ever 😂
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I was thinking of going for the stainless rims because they should stay shinny for longer? There is a slight cost difference but with all the work involved I'd rather pay a little more and not touch them again
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In my opinion having done a few wheels myself it depends if you intend riding in all conditions, myself I have no intention of riding my classics in the winter or on rainy days (too much cleaning afterwards)
I have previously bought replacement rims from DS and ss spokes from CWS. very pleased with the result but on hind sight I ask myself why I went for stainless, probably just for the bling.😜