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by Marin

Didn't find the tip, but I let 2 spokes hang from their nipples in adjacent holes, and if they're not hanging parallel the holes are angled.

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by calebrichardson

The tip that worked for me was:

"Try this - look closely at the tire-side rim hole. Peer through the hole to the hub-side hole. Get the hub-side hole visually dead center in the tire-side hole. Eyeball it closely. The sight path, through the two holes, will point to one side of the rim or the other. This shows the correct path from rim to hub flange. They will alternate flanges."

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by track01

^
This will do the trick.

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by Mr.Gib

A question about a new build.

My goal is an affordable 1500 gram road disc wheelset.

I am thinking:
DT 411DB (asymmetric rear)
DT 350 (straight pull front)
DT Aerolight spokes

This for a small woman, so 28 spokes should be plenty.

Any reason to avoid the asymmetric rear rim or the straight pull front.

Also any other better value options out there? Is it a mistake to ignore some of the Chinese options, lightbicycle, farsports, etc?
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by sugarkane

Mr.Gib wrote:A question about a new build.

My goal is an affordable 1500 gram road disc wheelset.

I am thinking:
DT 411DB (asymmetric rear)
DT 350 (straight pull front)
DT Aerolight spokes

This for a small woman, so 28 spokes should be plenty.

Any reason to avoid the asymmetric rear rim or the straight pull front.

Also any other better value options out there? Is it a mistake to ignore some of the Chinese options, lightbicycle, farsports, etc?



I built a set of 28/28 Easton r90sl disks to 350s the other day they were 1590 with Te massive sticker set still on the rim which I reckon are worth 30-40 removed

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by addictR1

When you guys build your wheels, how do you know what type and what length of spoke is needed for drive and non drive side?


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by MattSoutherden

Mr.Gib wrote:Any reason to avoid the asymmetric rear rim or the straight pull front.


SP spokes can be harder to find in a LBS if you're off travelling / bike packing. Other than that, no reason.
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by bremerradkurier

Mr.Gib wrote:A question about a new build.

My goal is an affordable 1500 gram road disc wheelset.

I am thinking:
DT 411DB (asymmetric rear)
DT 350 (straight pull front)
DT Aerolight spokes

This for a small woman, so 28 spokes should be plenty.

Any reason to avoid the asymmetric rear rim or the straight pull front.

Also any other better value options out there? Is it a mistake to ignore some of the Chinese options, lightbicycle, farsports, etc?


If you're doing the building, BDOP would be tough to beat price wise.

http://bdopcycling.com/DIY%20Alloy%20Road%20Disc%20Kit%20VI.asp

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by addictR1

bremerradkurier wrote:
Mr.Gib wrote:A question about a new build.

My goal is an affordable 1500 gram road disc wheelset.

I am thinking:
DT 411DB (asymmetric rear)
DT 350 (straight pull front)
DT Aerolight spokes

This for a small woman, so 28 spokes should be plenty.

Any reason to avoid the asymmetric rear rim or the straight pull front.

Also any other better value options out there? Is it a mistake to ignore some of the Chinese options, lightbicycle, farsports, etc?


If you're doing the building, BDOP would be tough to beat price wise.

http://bdopcycling.com/DIY%20Alloy%20Road%20Disc%20Kit%20VI.asp


Link not working...


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by addictR1

bremerradkurier wrote:
Mr.Gib wrote:A question about a new build.

My goal is an affordable 1500 gram road disc wheelset.

I am thinking:
DT 411DB (asymmetric rear)
DT 350 (straight pull front)
DT Aerolight spokes

This for a small woman, so 28 spokes should be plenty.

Any reason to avoid the asymmetric rear rim or the straight pull front.

Also any other better value options out there? Is it a mistake to ignore some of the Chinese options, lightbicycle, farsports, etc?


If you're doing the building, BDOP would be tough to beat price wise.

http://bdopcycling.com/DIY%20Alloy%20Road%20Disc%20Kit%20VI.asp


Link not working...


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by bremerradkurier

addictR1 wrote:
bremerradkurier wrote:
Mr.Gib wrote:A question about a new build.

My goal is an affordable 1500 gram road disc wheelset.

I am thinking:
DT 411DB (asymmetric rear)
DT 350 (straight pull front)
DT Aerolight spokes

This for a small woman, so 28 spokes should be plenty.

Any reason to avoid the asymmetric rear rim or the straight pull front.

Also any other better value options out there? Is it a mistake to ignore some of the Chinese options, lightbicycle, farsports, etc?


If you're doing the building, BDOP would be tough to beat price wise.

http://bdopcycling.com/DIY%20Alloy%20Road%20Disc%20Kit%20VI.asp


Link not working...


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Just worked for me-build list as follows for USD 350 incl. shipping with 24/24, 24/28 hub options among others:

Your kit includes:
1. Kinlin XR-31RTS rims.
2. Novatec D771SB-CL
3. Novatec D772SB-11-CL ABG,
Shimano 10/11 ABG
Campagnolo 10/11
Sram XD Driver
4. End Caps / Thru Axles as Ordered
5. Sapim CX-Ray Spokes
6. Pillar 14mm Alloy Nipples
7. BDop HP Rim Strip
8. Pillar Spoke Tool
9. BDop Valvinator

addictR1
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by addictR1

sorry about the double post.. was using tapatalk. the link works fine on computer but somehow wouldn't open up on my phone. thanks for the info~

i wonder what's the weight of this once it's built?

http://bdopcycling.com/DIY%20Alloy%20Ro ... t%20II.asp

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by bremerradkurier

addictR1 wrote:sorry about the double post.. was using tapatalk. the link works fine on computer but somehow wouldn't open up on my phone. thanks for the info~

i wonder what's the weight of this once it's built?

http://bdopcycling.com/DIY%20Alloy%20Ro ... t%20II.asp


Comparing it to a clincher set with Kinlin XR31Ts with a claimed weight of 1485g for 20/24 with the same hubs and spokes and considering that the TB25s weigh 60 g per rim less, should run about 1365g for the equivalent tubular wheelset.

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by shimmeD

1370 rings a bell for my 20/24 TB25 with BHS hubs and Laser spokes, definitely <1400.
I'm thinking TB20 next but not sure all the +s add up.
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mentok
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by mentok

mine are 1460g, 24/28h laser front, race rear, bhs hubs if that's any assistance.

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