bantworm Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bantworm Posted July 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Decided to have it done. Quicker and at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnied Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Would it be the same as Cub front wheel, i think they are the same hubs?????? Vinnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bantworm Posted July 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 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). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnied Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Hope the springs are up to it though. Try 4Stroke Valve Springs Vinnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bantworm Posted July 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Thanks for the tip. Have some Rolls Royce diesel valve springs knocking about the garage, will give them a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnied Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Rolls Royce diesel valve springs Now thats boasting Vinnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bantworm Posted July 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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