Retrobike Touring.

[widowmaker]

Need a set of new 26" touring wheels, I want to get a decent set so can forget about them for a while, probably go for a dynamo at the same time. I have heard good things about Ryde Andra 40 rims are there any others I should consider ? Looking for Deore spec hubs.

Also anyone know of a decent wheel building in the South West ?

 

[hamster]

Sputniks are the usual go-to touring rim and Spa Cycles have a great reputation for the wheels they sell.
I really rate my LBS in Ringwood, also of course @jonnyboy666 in Holbury - I have seen some beautiful wheels he's built although never owned a pair.

 

[widowmaker]

I'll have a look, on my recent tour my Rockhopper was just fine but the rear wheel has seen better days and I was carrying a fair amount of weight.

 

[DoctorRad]

Also anyone know of a decent wheel building in the South West ?

Ryan Builds Wheels in Bristol

 

[Imlach]

Andra 30 and zac2000 for me

 

[widowmaker]

Sputniks are the usual go-to touring rim and Spa Cycles have a great reputation for the wheels they sell.
I really rate my LBS in Ringwood, also of course @jonnyboy666 in Holbury - I have seen some beautiful wheels he's built although never owned a pair.

I may drop you a PM one day soon if that's ok, just to pick your brain a little ?

 

[hamster]

Yep, no problem. I'm running 36-spoke Mavic 231CD with M650 rear hub on my tourer, simply because I haven't worn them out yet!

For heavy loads I have a set of Rigida Rally on M732 (again 36) with the heaviest DT spokes, but I haven't used them much.

I avoid 8 speed or up as the hub flanges are closer so giving more dish.

 

[RetroDavy]

Spa Cycles also sells Exal SP19 rims which are about the same profile and weight as Sputniks but I found them nicer to build with, maybe the angle of the spoke hole drilling. Also they look nice and are £15 each.

 

[Iwasgoodonce]

Excuse the terrible lighting. This is my nominated Shopping/Touring bike.



It happens to be my old race bike from back when I had a waist. The Saracen way back then was a shorter top tube combined with a flat 150mm stem. Fitting a shorter, bouncy stem has made it mor comfortable over distances. I have the Limpet system for the front wheel/forks which works very well.
I really want to get fitter over the winter and then plan a few short trips next year.

Bikes are in the house due to access through the garage being a must this week!

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

This made me laugh.

"It happens to be my old race bike from back when I had a waist."