[RBW] Advice Sought on Hubs and Rim Choice

2019-10-09 Thread Ginz
Remember that Phil wood is not going to be a reduction in weight! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Advice Sought on Hubs and Rim Choice

2019-10-09 Thread Pancake
Very nice picks Clayton! A bit pricy though: $323 for MI5 hub $275 for Schmidt hub $180 for two cliffhanger rims $57 for 64 Spain strong spokes Plus build and shipping costs for some dream wheels. I was looking at something that looks similar with Cliffhanger or Voyager rims, Shutter Precision

[RBW] Advice Sought on Hubs and Rim Choice

2019-10-09 Thread Clayton.sf
Personally I would go with White industries MI5 rear hub laced to cliffhangers with Sapim Strong spokes in the rear with a wide body Schmidt generator hub laced to the same rim with the same spokes. 32h and 3 cross on both wheels. Clayton Scott HBG, CA -- You received this message because you

[RBW] Advice Sought on Hubs and Rim Choice

2019-10-09 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
For riding in the desert you might like the Cliffhanger for it's tubeless option, I think the Atlas doesn't do tubeless? That's assuming you're not going sub 40mm with your tires. -Kai -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Advice Sought on Hubs and Rim Choice

2019-10-09 Thread Steve Cole
I'm building up a new-to-me MIT Atlantis. My best guess is that this is my final build short of deciding to have a custom frame built for me, which is unlikely. As a result, I'm willing to spend somewhat more on components that I otherwise would. I've been thinking about the wheels I want