Re: [CR]Frame integrity

(Example: Production Builders:Tonard)

Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 14:55:09 -0700 (PDT)
From: Jerome & Elizabeth Moos <jerrymoos@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: [CR]Frame integrity
To: Todd Kuzma <tullio@TheRamp.net>, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
In-Reply-To: <BD244776.569F0%tullio@TheRamp.net>


Well, I think in a sense Jobst does recommend this, as if you lace a wheel per his step-by-step procedure, following along with the drawings, it will place the pulling spokes heads-out. This is exactly what I always do as I only build wheels for my own use, so I don't build enough to develop my own preferences. But I didn't argue with Bob Lickton about the ones he built for me, and they have in fact stayed very true.

Regards,

Jerry Moos Houston, TX

Todd Kuzma <tullio@TheRamp.net> wrote: on 7/21/04 3:59 PM, Jerome & Elizabeth Moos at jerrymoos@sbcglobal.net wrote:
> Jobst has some theories as to which side of the hub flange the "pulling" spoke
> heads should be on. Lickton scoffs at some of Jobst's theories.

Perhaps Mr. Lickton hasn't read the book. Jobst says, and was not the first to say, that orienting the pulling spokes heads-out will increase the clearance to the freewheel cogs when under a pedaling load. This is fact. Jobst also goes on to say that the amount of clearance gained by doing this is insignificant. He doesn't recommend this orientation over any other but provides the information for those interested.

Jobst might be a bit gruff, but he isn't wrong very often *especially* when it comes to wheels. I've found that what the "professionals" practice and preach is often bunk.

Todd Kuzma
Heron Bicycles
Tullio's Big Dog Cyclery
LaSalle, IL 815-223-1776
http://www.heronbicycles.com
http://www.tullios.com