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Title: Sew-ups - advice needed.
Post by: gregster on August 01, 2006, 10:47 AM

Got some sew-up rims on the way for a mini build (cheers Daz) and I need some advice on what size spokes to use on teh wheel build.

Also I know Alans sell the tyres for them but can you still get skinwall versions? And any advice on fitting them? I've heard it's a nightmare.

cheers,
greg

Title: Re: Sew-ups - advice needed.
Post by: lazychubs on August 01, 2006, 11:25 AM

these were the only tyres alans sell
and it took me and 3 mates to get one tyre on lol
i the end i left one on me engine after a long drive to make the tyre
a bit more subtle
heres a pict of em onme boys turbolite lol
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v340/lazychubs/bikes/75bb061e.jpg)

Title: Re: Sew-ups - advice needed.
Post by: gregster on August 01, 2006, 12:37 PM

They are exactly the same rims that I'm getting. The tyres look great so I think I'll get some of those.

Did you build those wheels yourself? If so any advice on spoke length?

cheers,
g

Title: Re: Sew-ups - advice needed.
Post by: gregster on August 01, 2006, 12:39 PM

Just noticed how you've done the rear brake, where did you source that Mr Chubs?

Title: Re: Sew-ups - advice needed.
Post by: lazychubs on August 01, 2006, 12:46 PM

the spokes i just nicked out of a set of wheels i had lying around fink thye was either 182 or 184 mm
the brake was a mx1000 but now running a 890 seems to be ok with the reach
as its got a slot in the brake mount instead of a hole

Title: Re: Sew-ups - advice needed.
Post by: gregster on August 01, 2006, 02:06 PM

ok mate, thanks for the advice.  :daumenhoch: