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700c 48h front wheel wanted

David Pearce2021-10-23 17:45:06

Had a bit of a disaster today - clipped a stone, the rim flexed and wrecked the hub - 1998 George Longstaff with Hope hubs, new to me - suspect the spoke tension was a little too much. 
Audax next week then mini tour the following - does anyone have a similar wheel they want to sell? Struggling to get a new one. 
thanks 

Dave & Jayne 

Ted Savoie2021-10-23 18:04:19

If you want a complete wheel rather than a hub is the rim 700c, 26(557) or 27 1/4?  Are you set on 48 spokes rather than 40 or 36?

The hope 48 hole hubs did this quite frequently about thirty years ago, Expert opinion I canvassed was that being CNC'd rather than forged they were not anything like as strong at the perimeter, as you have found out! 

I suspect there aren't too many Hope tandem hubs around any more, even second hand, but alternatives should be available from Gargrave or Ironbridge shops.   

David Pearce2021-10-23 18:45:25
Thanks Ted - would prefer a complete 48h wheel with q/r to keep it similar to original - it is 700c. 
You are right about forged vs CNC. 
David Pearce2021-10-23 18:45:25
Thanks Ted - would prefer a complete 48h wheel with q/r to keep it similar to original - it is 700c. 
You are right about forged vs CNC. 
David Pearce2021-10-23 18:45:25
Thanks Ted - would prefer a complete 48h wheel with q/r to keep it similar to original - it is 700c. 
You are right about forged vs CNC. 
Mike Dunning2021-10-24 20:42:53

Hi David

I have a 700C wheel that might be suitable. Campagnolo large flange quick release hub (with lubrication port), Mavic Module 4 rim. 40 hole. In very good condition. Let me know if you're interested.

Mike Dunning

David Pearce2021-10-24 22:41:40

Thanks Mike - that would be ideal but decided to take the plunge and have ordered a Shimano Dynamo hub and rim, delivery due on Wed - so should be ok. 
 

Dave & Jayne