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Title: ACS Z Rims - Spoking service
Post by: simo27 on November 06, 2010, 05:26 PM

Hi Guys
Does anyone build Z rims? I have been told that lots of wheel builders dont like to touch them because they cant get the tension in the spokes.  I have a brand new pair waiting to be built up, any takers?
Thanks

Simo

Title: Re: ACS Z Rims - Spoking service
Post by: wildon on November 06, 2010, 05:27 PM

Have a go yourself .. it's a hell of a lot easier than you think .. there is a good guide on here somewhere  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: ACS Z Rims - Spoking service
Post by: wildon on November 06, 2010, 05:33 PM

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=1344.0

Title: Re: ACS Z Rims - Spoking service
Post by: MartyC on November 06, 2010, 05:35 PM

In my experience they are no harder to build than any other wheel, easy to do yourself too  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: ACS Z Rims - Spoking service
Post by: simo27 on November 06, 2010, 05:39 PM

Thanks fellas, will have a look at that :)
Simo

Title: Re: ACS Z Rims - Spoking service
Post by: simo27 on November 06, 2010, 08:20 PM

That was a good guide! will have a go myself me thinks, fingers crossed ;D

Title: Re: ACS Z Rims - Spoking service
Post by: stidds on November 07, 2010, 02:34 AM

I have built a few sets of Z-rims now and they are no harder than ordinary wheels.  Just make sure you get the correct spoke size as they use slightly shorter spokes than normal due to the raised section in the middle of the rim.

Title: Re: ACS Z Rims - Spoking service
Post by: simo27 on November 07, 2010, 01:15 PM

Sean
Thanks for that, I was thinking of small suzue hubs, what size spokes should I get? or would large hubs be better?  (going on a Ripper)

Thanks mate  ;D

Title: Re: ACS Z Rims - Spoking service
Post by: simo27 on November 07, 2010, 06:58 PM

Sean
Have sent you a PM
Thanks
Simo