Wheel Building Help

[warlord0]

The motor wheel is 1x , one can go 1x or simply go radial.
The non motor wheel appears to be 2x.,

The 2x might explain why I can't get the length right.

 

[warlord0]

sjs cycles do 14g 132mm or 134mm spokes (including nipple) for 50p each.

Brompton Spoke / Nipple Plain Gauge 132mm Silver

Single stainless steel spoke. Includes nipple. Weighs 3 Grams For 2013> Shimano dynamo front wheels. Shimano hub dynamo, double wall rim (standard drilling) and 1-cross drilling Please note Brompton have selling restrictions to some countries who have their own dealers. If you are unsure...

www.sjscycles.co.uk

Jtek 14g Stainless Plain Gauge Spokes & 12 mm Brass Nipples - Pack Of 6 | Spokes - Plain Gauge | SJS Cycles

Top quality Sandvik T302 (18/10) Stainless Steel & Brass Nipples. Patented cold forged technology. Up to 20% more strength without increasing weight. Thread Rolled (BC 56, DIN 79012 ) FG2.3, this means that you can use Sapim or DT nipples if you prefer.

www.sjscycles.co.uk

I bought the rims from sjs

 

[Benjahmin]

Just to point out that the calculation and build video's from e.bike.ca are hub motor secific. Most calculators deal with standard wheel hub builds only.

 

[warlord0]

In the end, I chickened out of building it myself.

I got a price from a local bike mech, who ghosted me when I wanted it done. Found another "Ezo Cycles" in Coventry. Kwok was a really helpful guy, came and collected my wheels. There was a bit of a delay as the spoke supplier was on holiday. It was worth the wait to get Sapim spoke and brass nipples. After the terrible corroded and broken state of the original Wisper spokes and rims, getting the wheels back today straight, round and strong, the test ride was pleasantly smooth and all good.

I took the opportunity to upgrade disks to 180/160 from the original 160/160's. Added some spacers to make it happen. Changed the chain ring, arms and pedals too. The chain ring upgraded from 148 to 153T and the arms 170mm from 160mm, a little more human torque. Fatter MTB pedals, losing the folding versions. This might be a problem on the train, but we'll find out on Tuesday.

 

[thelarkbox]

Back on the rd and looking sharp..

 

[saneagle]

In the end, I chickened out of building it myself.

I got a price from a local bike mech, who ghosted me when I wanted it done. Found another "Ezo Cycles" in Coventry. Kwok was a really helpful guy, came and collected my wheels. There was a bit of a delay as the spoke supplier was on holiday. It was worth the wait to get Sapim spoke and brass nipples. After the terrible corroded and broken state of the original Wisper spokes and rims, getting the wheels back today straight, round and strong, the test ride was pleasantly smooth and all good.

I took the opportunity to upgrade disks to 180/160 from the original 160/160's. Added some spacers to make it happen. Changed the chain ring, arms and pedals too. The chain ring upgraded from 148 to 153T and the arms 170mm from 160mm, a little more human torque. Fatter MTB pedals, losing the folding versions. This might be a problem on the train, but we'll find out on Tuesday.

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Well, how much were the spokes and how much was the wheel build? What was the total?

 

[guerney]

Fatter MTB pedals, losing the folding versions. This might be a problem on the train, but we'll find out on Tuesday.

I use these well made and very robust MKS FD-7 folding pedals. Much better than the plasticy and slippy Dahon originals.

"Useful for public transport is, when pedals fold do. Cut with lightsabre no need! Save power and wupiupi!"
Yoda

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Unisexs-FD-7-Folding-Pedals-Metallic/dp/B004ALNICM

 

[warlord0]

Well, how much were the spokes and how much was the wheel build? What was the total?

I supplied the rims. Spokes + build was £180.

 

[warlord0]

I use these well made and very robust MKS FD-7 folding pedals. Much better than the plasticy and slippy Dahon originals.

"Useful for public transport is, when pedals fold do. Cut with lightsabre no need! Save power and wupiupi!"
Yoda

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Unisexs-FD-7-Folding-Pedals-Metallic/dp/B004ALNICM

The original pedals were welgo? I found them for £3 a pair on Ali.

I certainly like the feel of the bigger pedals. Thanks for the pointer if I go back to folding.

 

[guerney]

The original pedals were welgo? I found them for £3 a pair on Ali.

Those...

Wellgo Bicycle Bike Folding Foldable 90° Pedals 9/6 Axle Cycling Mountain Bik | eBay

1 x Pair of Cycling Pedal. Traction grip design for better slip resistant, toothed edges for improved grip when cycling. Black with Amber Reflectors and High Grade Durable Plastic. Thread size: 9/16".

www.ebay.co.uk

...look identical to these, which look less slippy than the original Dahons:

XLC Folding Pedals Standard 9/16" Thread

XLC Wellgo Folding Pedals. 1 Pair with Standard 9/16” RH and LH thread.

foldingbike.biz

Spotted these alloy folding pedals. Lightweight...

MDH FOLDING PEDALS.

foldingbike.biz

...but footplate edges don't look as grippy as the MKS FD-7. Very rare for my feet to slip off them, only happens when bouncing over large deep potholes at high speed.