Re: [RBW] Time to replace rim on my Quickbeam

2015-03-10 Thread Philip Williamson
Getting a rim with the same ERD ("Effective Rim Diameter?") is a really good idea. It makes the replacement dead simple - tape the new rim to the old rim, and move the spokes over, one at a time. Untape the rims, recycle the old one, and tension the spokes in the new rim. I've replaced a coupl

[RBW] Time to replace rim on my Quickbeam

2015-03-09 Thread Mike Shaljian
I would highly recommend the DT Swiss TK-540 rim. It's a 24mm wide trekking rim and it has served me well over at least 10,000 miles of riding (now on 2nd set on my Hillborne). I made the mistake of switching to Velocity rims for my first replacement and both of them failed in relatively few mil

Re: [RBW] Time to replace rim on my Quickbeam

2015-03-09 Thread mikel66...@juno.com
ted, can you locate the same rim so spoke length will be the same when replacing mike goldman warwickr.i. Old School Yearbook Pics View Class Yearbooks Online Free. Search by School & Year. Look Now! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL

[RBW] Time to replace rim on my Quickbeam

2015-03-09 Thread Ted Shwartz
Hello After 10/11? years of trusty use as fixed gear commuter my rear rim has worn out. Does anyone have recommendations for a replacement rim? Rega