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hm123
Posts: 57
Joined: Sun Oct 03, 2010 7:10 pm

by hm123

Hello everyone
I have few carbon wheels (new)
Reynolds 46 rim brakes
Can I replace the Hubs to disc brakes
Because I have few wheels an no one
Buy rim brakes
Thanks

eric01
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Joined: Mon Feb 06, 2006 1:06 am

by eric01

Technically you can but you should research the total cost of hub, spokes, build. There are a number of good disc brake wheels that are reasonably priced. Check the wheel forum for farsports or light bicycle.

One problem may be the front wheel where 16 or 20 spoke are common on rim brake. Might not be enough for disc brake forces.
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CampagYOLO
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by CampagYOLO

eric01 wrote:
Sun Mar 05, 2023 12:29 pm
One problem may be the front wheel where 16 or 20 spoke are common on rim brake. Might not be enough for disc brake forces.
Reynolds 46 rim spoke count look to be 16 front and 20 rear according to this:

https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/compo ... rs-review/

You'll struggle to find disc brake hubs with that low a spoke count, most disc wheels are at least 24/24 spokes.
Also the wheels will look strange with a brake track.

I'd just accept that the demand isn't there now for rim brake wheels and sell them for less than you were hoping for.

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