Sorry - Riders weight approx 140lbs, fairly smooth and even pedaling.
Richard Cielec
Chicago, Illinois; U.S.a.
> 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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