Hi all. I am rebiulding a new Trialsbits WM1 21ins 40 hole non-valanced alloy rim, onto a standard Bantam front hub and would appreciate help with the spoke lengths I require, if anyone has the info available. I believe they are 10swg, but am not sure of the length and the hub was not in a wheel when the project was purchased, so I cant even have a stab at it The nipple holes on the rim are 7mm and i'd like to use stainless spokes if they are available. I hope to lace it myself, as I have rebuilt plenty of British iron, but never done my own wheels. I will have it trued by someone professional just to be safe, but I'm determined to have a bash at it.

Thanks. Steve

Decided to have it done. Quicker and at

Would it be the same as Cub front wheel, i think they are the same hubs??????

Vinnie

Thanks Vinnie. Yes thats the animal, same as the Cub hub and the rim I have is drilled for the Cub too. I'm fitting a set of heavyweight B175/mountain cub forks so it should all come together. Hope the springs are up to it though. I have heard that its possible to beef them up by adding short sections of girling or other shock springs to make them more progressive. This bike has become more Cub than Bantam with only the main frame section and engine remaining from the Smallheath works. I'd have liked to have put a Cub engine into it as I have one available, but understand they are not a direct replacement. How they do morph on the drawing board. Hmmm engine plates (thinks).

Hope the springs are up to it though.

Try 4Stroke Valve Springs

Vinnie

Thanks for the tip. Have some Rolls Royce diesel valve springs knocking about the garage, will give them a try.

Rolls Royce diesel valve springs

Now thats boasting

Vinnie

Erm! they were old ones though off the strip bay officer. Did my apprenticeship there when things were still filmed in black and white. Blinkin Morrisons now, sniff! Prob be the poshest bit on the bike.