March 22nd, 2008
bike wheelsets
Is there any way for cyclists buying wheelsets to identify the cyclist weight limit for each brand/model?
I see many newbies trying to dispose the stock wheelsets after a short usage (found them a little too heavy to their liking)
All bikes are imported from overseas where the average cyclist weight are much heavier. Hence the stock wheelsets design
Local cyclists soon have to look for lighter and more comfortable replacements
Any guide to identify the right wheelsets at the local bike shop?
I had replace the original tubular wheelsets as I find clincher easier to handle/repair when there is a puncture.
However, some poor quality basic wheelsets simply warped with hard braking, and I have to replace them again
Luckily I got semi-aero wheelsets and its happy cycling until I am considering a second pair of wheelsets dedicated to competition, that I got stuck (only aware that 20-622 more suitable for smaller sized like me, not the 23-622 most people use on road bikes
i think they do not list out thinks like maximum loads on the wheelsets. all wheelsets will take on massive loads.
even high performance wheels that has less than 20 spokes should hold a person over 100kilos fairly easily.
the thing to consider here is whether the wheel will flex from side to side due to less spokes from swaying the bike when you are out of the saddle or the rear wheel drive side will flex if you put down too much power on the pedals.
reliability and lightness has a relation as where i would like to think the lighter a wheel is the less reliable over a long term or crash it will be. you have to find a balance on what you want ultimately for a wheel.
|
26 Disc Pro Mountain Bike Wheelset Wheels fits Shimano NEW
$99.97
2009 Hand Built 26" DiscProAero Max AluminumMountain Bike Wheelsetwith Cartridge Sealed Bearings. Wheels have CNC machined sidewalls for using rim brakes. Compatible with Shimano 7,8 and 9spd cassette's. Wheels come with rim strip and AlloyVuelta skewers Vuelta Cartridge Sealed Bearings International 6-bolt ...
|
|
Mavic Crossmax SLR - Wheel or Wheelset
$469.95
Mavic put the Crossmax SLR Wheel on a diet for 2009 and dropped weight to 1520g for a pair without sacrificing a speck of performance. To keep up with fork trends, Mavic made the front hub compatible with both 9mm quick-release and 15mm through-axle designs. The Crossmax SLR also features full UST tubeless compatibility to save you more weight when you pick your tire.Product FeaturesMaterial: Alum...
|
March 7th, 2008
bike parts wheel
where do i start with a fixed wheel bike?
okay im pretty new to the bike stuff. i dont know much of the terms, parts, and names. i want to get a fixie, but i dont really know hwere to start. i read around so bianchi piastas or whatever and the khs flite 100, but i honestly dont know if i want to spend that much so far. how do i get started? thanks
Here is a cheap easy way to get into riding one. You can get a rear wheel with a flip/flop hub that will allow you to have a fixed gear on one side and a single gear with coasting ability on the other.
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/trackbikes.htm
Schwinn came out with a fixed gear bike called the Cutter.
http://www.schwinnbike.com/usa/eng/Products/Road/Details/1221-S9CUT-Cutter
You can convert a road bike over to a fixed gear bike but you have to get around the hub and the chain tension problem created by the vertical drop out for the rear axle. Here is one of the best sources for fixed gear bikes.
http://sheldonbrown.com/fixed/index.html
You can find a lot of good info by Googling “Fixed Gear Bicycle”
they originated from track bikes.
|
Zinn & the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance
$14.74
The most concise, well-organized, and clearly illustrated reference available, Zinn and the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance gently guides the reader - regardless of mountain bike experience or mechanical prowess - through every aspect of maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting in a succinct and easy-to-read format and presents the latest technological advances and equipment in mountain bike components. Detailed diagrams and simple instructions explain everything from repairing a flat tire to building a wheel. The instructions are useful for anyone interested in mountain bikes, yet concise and complete enough to cover every state-of-the art technical concern facing today's mountain biker. This timely revision offers updated information on shock pump adaptors, master links, V-brakes, cleat mounting and pedal overhaul, oversize handlebars, carbon steering tubes, tubeless rims, and much more. Repairs are rated for degree of difficulty while line drawings illustrate how parts fit together and show the tools needed to keep bikes in top shape and pedaling smoothly both on and off the trail.This most concise and clearly illustrated reference guides the reader through every aspect of mountain bike maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting.
|
|
Zinn and the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance
$19.48
The most concise, well-organized, and clearly illustrated reference available, Zinn and the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance gently guides the reader — regardless of mountain bike experience or mechanical prowess — through every aspect of maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting in a succinct and easy-to-read format and presents the latest technological advances and equipment in mountain bike components. Detailed diagrams and simple instructions explain everything from repairing a flat tire to building a wheel. The instructions are useful for anyone interested in mountain bikes, yet concise and complete enough to cover every state-of-the art technical concern facing today's mountain biker. This timely revision offers updated information on shock pump adaptors, master links, V-brakes, cleat mounting and pedal overhaul, oversize handlebars, carbon steering tubes, tubeless rims, and much more. Repairs are rated for degree of difficulty while line drawings illustrate how parts fit together and show the tools needed to keep bikes in top shape and pedaling smoothly both on and off the trail.
|
|
LARGE MOTOR BIKE RACER - TURNING, SS-6116
$85.99
This gorgeous figurine/statue has the finest details and highest quality you will find anywhere! Our team prides ourselves on finding the best prices without reducing quality, and in this collection, we have definitely done just that! The craftsmanship of this lovely collectible is truly remarkable. Details:LARGE MOTOR BIKE RACER - TURNING, SS-6116 - Dimensions: L: 13 (inches)This item is sculpted...
|