Custom wheelset weight

maximus unius · 2009-08-13, 02:54 PM

Hey everyone, I havnt been riding over the past 13 months or so because of a knee injury. After doing all the physical therapy, taking meds, etc. im almost 100% so I can ride again!

Anyway my 06 DX just isn't cutting it for me ever since I started up again but I can't buy a new uni. My wheelset is the worst part, so I'm going to start by building up a new one. I know what parts I want and I'd like to get a general idea of how much it would weigh. I had an easy time of getting weights for the rim, hub, and cranks but I'm hoping someone can tell me how much a set of 36 stainless steel spokes and nipples will weigh. I'm also wondering if I have to use the 13g KH spokes or if I can go with 14g. I'll be using an 19" KH09 rim and Nimbus ISIS hub.

Thanks for any help

maximus unius · 2009-08-13, 03:14 PM

I forgot to ask if the weights listed on UDC and municycle.com are even close enough to get an idea of the weight my wheelset would be.

joemarshall · 2009-08-13, 04:25 PM

I think KH uses 14g spokes now, the 13g spokes are just for the old unicycles, so 14g should be fine.

Joe

Emile.m · 2009-08-14, 02:42 PM

Just buy a Koxx-one 32h hub with a 32h trial rim

maximus unius · 2009-08-14, 04:48 PM

Sweet when did they come out? i havn't really been keeping up with uni stuff...

bergum · 2009-08-14, 05:34 PM

The last wheelset we made was just over 1000 gram, singelwall trial rim with 32 hole koxx hub. I think I posted some pictures somewhere before. But they can be found at: our blog

Emile.m · 2009-08-14, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maximus unius

Sweet when did they come out? i havn't really been keeping up with uni stuff...

I think renegade juggling has 32H hubs in stock. You should contact them for further information.

crazyjoe · 2009-08-14, 08:35 PM

If you switch the hub you're also gonna need to get a new frame because of the different bearing sizes. I believe Torker uses a 40mm, and Nimbus hubs use 42mm. Then you'll also need to change your cranks to ISIS instead of the profile cranks you have.

It seems like you'll pretty much be buying a whole new unicycle. If I were you I would buy a Nimbus trials (that's what it seems like you're trying to upgrade to) and sell the Torker to help pay for the new Nimbus. All the parts you get from the Nimbus would be lighter and more comfortable and you would be able to sell a whole Torker. You would probably save money.

maximus unius · 2009-08-15, 02:38 AM

Thanks for the info on the K1 hub. Is it true ISIS now? I dodn't really want to use K1 cranks.

Crazyjoe, I'm already using a Nimbus frame that I'll put the wheel into. Also I really want a 47mm rim and I've already got a bunch of parts I'll be putting on the new uni. Thanks anyway though, I appreciate the help guys.

Emile.m · 2009-08-15, 01:47 PM

I believe they have switched to real ISIS now. Can't tell if it's 100% true.

mikepenton · 2009-08-16, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyjoe

If you switch the hub you're also gonna need to get a new frame because of the different bearing sizes. I believe Torker uses a 40mm, and Nimbus hubs use 42mm. Then you'll also need to change your cranks to ISIS instead of the profile cranks you have.

Wrong. There are new bearings available to fit ISIS hubs in 40mm bearing holders.

2009-08-13, 02:54 PM	#1
maximus unius Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,419	Custom wheelset weight Hey everyone, I havnt been riding over the past 13 months or so because of a knee injury. After doing all the physical therapy, taking meds, etc. im almost 100% so I can ride again! Anyway my 06 DX just isn't cutting it for me ever since I started up again but I can't buy a new uni. My wheelset is the worst part, so I'm going to start by building up a new one. I know what parts I want and I'd like to get a general idea of how much it would weigh. I had an easy time of getting weights for the rim, hub, and cranks but I'm hoping someone can tell me how much a set of 36 stainless steel spokes and nipples will weigh. I'm also wondering if I have to use the 13g KH spokes or if I can go with 14g. I'll be using an 19" KH09 rim and Nimbus ISIS hub. Thanks for any help

2009-08-13, 04:25 PM	#3
joemarshall dumb blonde Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Belper, Derbyshire, UK Posts: 2,983	I think KH uses 14g spokes now, the 13g spokes are just for the old unicycles, so 14g should be fine. Joe __________________ old pics new zealand pics new pics Where have I been riding? (GPS)

2009-08-14, 05:34 PM	#6
bergum Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Norway Posts: 24	The last wheelset we made was just over 1000 gram, singelwall trial rim with 32 hole koxx hub. I think I posted some pictures somewhere before. But they can be found at: our blog __________________ -- Hallgeir enhjuling.no

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2009-08-13, 03:14 PM	#2
maximus unius Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,419	I forgot to ask if the weights listed on UDC and municycle.com are even close enough to get an idea of the weight my wheelset would be.

2009-08-14, 02:42 PM	#4
Emile.m Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Montréal Age: 21 Posts: 2,841	Just buy a Koxx-one 32h hub with a 32h trial rim

2009-08-14, 04:48 PM	#5
maximus unius Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,419	Sweet when did they come out? i havn't really been keeping up with uni stuff...

2009-08-14, 08:35 PM	#8
crazyjoe working on gliding-currently at 25' Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Age: 21 Posts: 841	If you switch the hub you're also gonna need to get a new frame because of the different bearing sizes. I believe Torker uses a 40mm, and Nimbus hubs use 42mm. Then you'll also need to change your cranks to ISIS instead of the profile cranks you have. It seems like you'll pretty much be buying a whole new unicycle. If I were you I would buy a Nimbus trials (that's what it seems like you're trying to upgrade to) and sell the Torker to help pay for the new Nimbus. All the parts you get from the Nimbus would be lighter and more comfortable and you would be able to sell a whole Torker. You would probably save money.

2009-08-15, 02:38 AM	#9
maximus unius Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,419	Thanks for the info on the K1 hub. Is it true ISIS now? I dodn't really want to use K1 cranks. Crazyjoe, I'm already using a Nimbus frame that I'll put the wheel into. Also I really want a 47mm rim and I've already got a bunch of parts I'll be putting on the new uni. Thanks anyway though, I appreciate the help guys.

2009-08-15, 01:47 PM	#10
Emile.m Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Montréal Age: 21 Posts: 2,841	I believe they have switched to real ISIS now. Can't tell if it's 100% true.

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