40h Rear hub

[Subaloo]

An ideas on where to start.

Many thanks

 

[itscervo]

Usally at the back on a tandem &/or bmx. What ya buildin ?.

 

[jonnyboy666]

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very old school sturmy archer were made in 40h

 

[Itsallablur]

I would suggest dropping by your local cycle recycle place.

Having worked for a cycle charity, we used to get loads of old sturmey wheels in.

 

[Subaloo]

Thanks for your replies, it's all down to the fact that I'm looking for a strong rear wheel for touring on.
I have a pair of Mavic M6 oxygen's which are 36h but there are also some Sputnik rims about with 40h
I am currently over 18 stone and I've been going around in circles looking at hubs for the Mavics as far as building a wheel for me and any luggage.

Thanks for your advice.
There is also the hub size to consider as my old frame is 501 steel 130mm rear, so not sure how far I can cold set it to safely.

Many thanks

 

[k-rod]

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This may be a dumb question, but is a 40 spoke wheel really all that much stronger than a 36 one?

 

[Subaloo]

This is where being a newbie I am all over the place ! I have been trawling forums, some on touring some not.
Some people just say go for an LX, stick with the Mavics & get a good wheel builder.
I have been taking some advice from I think it's tomsbike blog.

Then I emailed Rose from Germany who suggested Extreme Hubs, which apparently are Miche ?? in disguise ??

All I want for Christmas is a rear wheel :xmas-cool:

Thanks K Rod

 

[Subaloo]

And all, very grateful.
Thanks

 

[k-rod]

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Shoot dude, for decades now some of the most aggressive down-hillers have been hard-landing MASSIVE air on 32 hole wheels (and less) with no probs or wheel failure whatsoever, so me thinks it don't matter a bit how well fed and portly (or tall and athletic) a body may be ... any well built wheel/hub combo should safely handle your touring/riding needs! That said ... the higher the quality of components you get (ie: Shimano LX, DX, DEORE, XT, or XTR ... the more you will pay ... but likely the longer they will last and provide a serviceable function.

 

[Subaloo]

Thanks K-Rod,

Well put I'm going on like the worlds going to end

Thanks for your input, and bringing me back to reality.

Many thanks