RE: [CR]Replacing forks? (spokes)

(Example: Framebuilders:Norman Taylor)

From: "David Bilenkey" <dbilenkey@sympatico.ca>
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: RE: [CR]Replacing forks? (spokes)
Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2004 11:23:28 -0400
In-Reply-To: <OFA4275281.8DC8267F-ON85256EAC.00471BEA-85256EAC.00492401@mail.gm.com>


Marcus,

Sorry to hear about your dilemma. A personal opinion as per your spoke question. You don't mention your weight, the rim type and # of spokes, but personally I'd recommend the lighter spokes over the 14 gauge straight. I personally find wheels built that heavily (with the 14's) rather dead feeling, and although the 15-17-15s might flex a bit more side to side if sprinting the wheels will also feel somewhat livelier/springy.

All this assumes you are not extremely heavy and are not intending this wheel for extreme service. For context, I'm ~155 lbs and pretty easy on my equipment.

YMMV, Cheers,

David Bilenkey Ottawa, Ontario, Canada


> -----Original Message-----
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> marcus.e.helman@gm.com
> Sent: June 7, 2004 9:19 AM
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> Subject: [CR]Replacing forks?
>

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> Another question: the wheel had 15 gauge spokes. I was offered 14 gauge,
> or 15-17-15 double-butted replacements. I seem to recall being told that
> double-butted spokes had inherent weaknesses and stretch at the points of
> attenuation. Obviously the quality of the wheel build itself is the most
> important thing, but what is your opinion on spoke gauge and profile?
>
> Marcus Helman
> Pissed off in Huntington Woods, MI