32 hole hubs can i use 24 hole rims

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32 hole hubs can i use 24 hole rims
elma
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Just an idle thought i’ve got some hope hubs lying around that i’d like to use on some road rims i have will this work or will i die a horrible death.

I know i could of googled this but the answers are better here.

Posted 11 years ago

mudshark
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Just drill 8 more holes in the rim.

Posted 11 years ago

TandemJeremy
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You could – but you will need loads of different length spokes and it will be very tricky to get tension right

Posted 11 years ago

Stoner
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feeling brave?
http://sheldonbrown.com/mismatch/

Posted 11 years ago

STATO
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Ive got a 32h Campy hub laced into a 24h rim. Just did 16 on the drive side (3x) and 8 on the non-drive (1x), its been fine for a few years now. Make sure you check and re-check the lengths. I found stronger/stiffer spokes as you only have half the amount on one side.

Posted 11 years ago

STATO
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but you will need loads of different length spokes and it will be very tricky to get tension right

No, you only need one length on each side, but your right about the tensions.

Posted 11 years ago

cynic-al
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you just miss out 1 in 3 flange holes.

It’s no trickier getting tension right than with a 24H hub, but it does need to be pretty high.

I’d flog the hubs or rims and do it right, unless you will have them a long time – they’ll be worth…not much.

Posted 11 years ago

Onzadog
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I think Matt from 18 bikes has done it. From what he’d said, I don’t think he’d want to do it again.

Posted 11 years ago

cynic-al
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I’ve messed about with stuff like this, like I say, it needn’t be that complex.

Posted 11 years ago

jonod
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Ask my m8 http://www.custom-wheels.co.uk he will tell you all you need

Posted 11 years ago