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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 12 years ago
    mudshark
    Free Member

    Just drill 8 more holes in the rim.

    Posted 12 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 12 years ago
    Stoner
    Free Member

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

    Posted 12 years ago
    STATO
    Free Member

    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 12 years ago
    STATO
    Free Member

    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 12 years ago
    cynic-al
    Free Member

    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 12 years ago
    Onzadog
    Free Member

    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 12 years ago
    cynic-al
    Free Member

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

    Posted 12 years ago
    jonod
    Free Member

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

    Posted 12 years ago
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