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Wood rims downtown?

this entry has 0 Comments/ in Interesting Projects, Wood Rims / by Ric Hjertberg
May 20, 2008

I recently got a note from a rider who’s uncertain about riding wood in downtown Seattle. First, take a look at this “downtown,” wood creation:

harmon car

2500lbs and 600hp ?

Back to cycling, here’s his question and, after it, my reply: Read more →

Advice for building wood rims

this entry has 7 Comments/ in Do It Yourself, Wheelbuilding Tips, Wood Rims / by Ric Hjertberg
May 20, 2008

(1) Wood rims are drilled for a specific pattern. The holes are precisely aimed. The rims want a X3 pattern, you can stick a nipple into any hole and it will tell you unequivocally where the spoke needs to originate

Don’t worry about artistic and unique spoking patterns. Wood wheels deliver a knockout visual and the pattern really takes back seat.

Notice also, that the Cermenati’s are not obsessive about valve hole placement. That’s a mania from the modern era. Most of the time the hole will be placed between spokes that are angled away from it, affording maximum access to the valve. Sometimes, however, the valve won’t be in such a space. I know you might not prefer this, but let’s admit that valve access is still outstanding. It’s only a cosmetic issue. Pretend the Cermenati’s are your Zen wheel guides. Pretend they did this just to perturb you. Take a breath and relax. There you are. It’s 1925 and the road beckons. Don’t be distracted by valve hole drilling! Read more →

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