Ahoy er, Howdy !
Any suggestions and recommedations for building an On Topic wheel set that will be used primarily along twisty, paved, mountain roads ? Day trip-enjoy the day type of use where the "load" won't be more than tyre repair, rain coat and lunch or maybe a sack o' groceries. Won't be racing; won't be camping; won't be going off-road or, trying not to go off-road. Very likely 122 - 126OLN; unless there is sensible off-set/build reason offered to use otherwise.
I - flat-lander from the "Wild Onion" - honestly don't know what if any special considerations should be made when building a wheel set for this use and I have merely several hours actual saddle time rolling down and grunting up mountain roads. (Great fun, both directions).
All the usual aspects - (Especially welcome are cautionary tips a la: "Definitely do NOT use xxx".) High flange, low flange ? Spoke count and cross ? Anodized vs. non-anodized rim? Rim weight and what would be lowest limit ? (Any rim weight, model that definitely should not be used?) Clincher vs. tubulare (Note: I am 99.9999% certain of using clincher unless there is overwhelming opinion not to. My reasoning: clincher should be easier to replace if needed. Really don't know of the safety aspect re: blow-out remaining on rim - maybe such low risk that this isnt an issue.) Tyres (tread pattern, wire-on, foldable, tubulare, rubber composition..... Yes, tyres will be contemporary, brand-spanking new. No, I won't be using vintage tyres.)
Thank you.
Richard Cielec Chicago, Illinois; U.S.A.
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