Right just me that's lost the plot brother
Wanted Alfine 8 26er
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Ok, I've dug it out. It's in loads better condition than I remember.
https://postimg.cc/gallery/14NcVD2
Link to gallery.
It's a centre lock with a 6 bolt adapter (with avid 8" rotor on). Rim is a i25KOM, equivalent to the Kom light (is my understanding). Internal width is 25mm, good for 42-62mm tyres according to the rim. I used to run 2.3 fat Albert & Nobby NICs. Needed the green and blue washers (originals from the sg-500, think I have the fitting kit around too). Also fitted with a nexus sprocket, they are offset and I found it gave a better chainline (20T).
Now, the fly in the ointment. I can't find reasonable shipping from Ireland to you. I'm going to ask about our work account (doubtful I'll be allowed) with DHL. Most quotes were about the price of the wheel tbh. Do you want a look too?
https://postimg.cc/gallery/14NcVD2
Link to gallery.
It's a centre lock with a 6 bolt adapter (with avid 8" rotor on). Rim is a i25KOM, equivalent to the Kom light (is my understanding). Internal width is 25mm, good for 42-62mm tyres according to the rim. I used to run 2.3 fat Albert & Nobby NICs. Needed the green and blue washers (originals from the sg-500, think I have the fitting kit around too). Also fitted with a nexus sprocket, they are offset and I found it gave a better chainline (20T).
Now, the fly in the ointment. I can't find reasonable shipping from Ireland to you. I'm going to ask about our work account (doubtful I'll be allowed) with DHL. Most quotes were about the price of the wheel tbh. Do you want a look too?
How much are the shipping quotes you've been getting?
30 to 40 euro seems a bit more sensible, usually costs about 16 to 25 euro on the mainland for a wheel so doesn't surprise me it'd be more from Ireland.
Your price is great but I am wondering about the rim, as the one I've ordered new uses a fairly burly rim and I'm a heavy rider. I'm always a bit cautious around more lightweight rims.
No jumping here either, but I'm 130kg so I do have a knack for making mince of rims despite riding mostly gravel, fire roads and a wee bit of light singletrack. Thing is I paid around 270 euro for the wheel I've got coming and I know that rim is fairly burly and it is new, so I guess I have to consider if what it'd be saving is worth it for my application. I may have to stick to the one I've got ordered and kindly decline your offer, which I feel bad about now that I've had you dig it out of the shed, take pictures and also look for shipping quotes.
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