[CR] 32x40h hub to 32x32 or 36x36 rims?

(Example: Framebuilders:Masi)

Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:38:48 -0800
From: "andrew gura" <ag@andrewgura.com>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: [CR] 32x40h hub to 32x32 or 36x36 rims?


In light of the recent posts about the transition from 32x40 hole rims to 36x36 hole rims, I am wondering if there are any safe ways to lace a 40 hole hub to a 32 hole rim. Or even lacing a set of 32x40 hole hubs to a set of 36x36 hole rims?

Or are these practices strictly advised against?

I've definitely heard of it being done but I know that it is not a common thing and that it requires some careful spoke measuring.

I'm asking this, of course, because I have a lovely set of airlite 40x32 hubs and I am facing the fact that finding some mavic ma2's in 32x40 is pretty challenging.

However, if you happen to have a nice set of silver-colored 32x40h clincher rims, please feel free to drop me a line!

Off to enjoy the weather...

Andrew Gura
Silver Lake, CA