Comments on: A Question Of Wheel Strength http://twentynineinches.com/2008/02/26/a-question-of-wheel-strength/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-question-of-wheel-strength 29er Bike Reviews, Rumors and News Thu, 24 May 2012 20:25:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Cloxxki http://twentynineinches.com/2008/02/26/a-question-of-wheel-strength/#comment-35884 Cloxxki Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:44:19 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2008/02/26/a-question-of-wheel-strength/#comment-35884 Yes Mike, I meant that with wider hubs, only the smaller rims might become an issue. The current issue of large/large goes away of course. Yes Mike, I meant that with wider hubs, only the smaller rims might become an issue. The current issue of large/large goes away of course.

]]> By: George Krpan http://twentynineinches.com/2008/02/26/a-question-of-wheel-strength/#comment-35827 George Krpan Wed, 27 Feb 2008 19:50:39 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2008/02/26/a-question-of-wheel-strength/#comment-35827 Mike, thanks for the input. Some people might find that a wider bottom bracket may actually fit them better. Mike, thanks for the input.
Some people might find that a wider bottom bracket may actually fit them better.

]]> By: Mike http://twentynineinches.com/2008/02/26/a-question-of-wheel-strength/#comment-35822 Mike Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:16:26 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2008/02/26/a-question-of-wheel-strength/#comment-35822 Cloxxxi - Chainline has increased from 47.5mm 51mm without widening the rear spacing because of frame manufacturers needing more space for linkages, more popular use of fat tires, and because of increased seat tube diameters limiting how far the derailleur can be dropped down. The issue caused by this isn't on the small ring (which would make small/small an easier gear to cross over to), but to the middle and large rings. When in the middle or large rings, the chain angle to the larger cogs will be greater and promote increased chain/cog/chainring wear. Again, WTB has also produced wider forks years ago with 118mm spacing for their Type II fork. I'd love to have a 29" version of this fork/hub combo. Cloxxxi – Chainline has increased from 47.5mm 51mm without widening the rear spacing because of frame manufacturers needing more space for linkages, more popular use of fat tires, and because of increased seat tube diameters limiting how far the derailleur can be dropped down. The issue caused by this isn’t on the small ring (which would make small/small an easier gear to cross over to), but to the middle and large rings. When in the middle or large rings, the chain angle to the larger cogs will be greater and promote increased chain/cog/chainring wear.

Again, WTB has also produced wider forks years ago with 118mm spacing for their Type II fork. I’d love to have a 29″ version of this fork/hub combo.

]]> By: Cloxxki http://twentynineinches.com/2008/02/26/a-question-of-wheel-strength/#comment-35814 Cloxxki Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:38:59 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2008/02/26/a-question-of-wheel-strength/#comment-35814 Hasn't chainline been increased over the years as well? Chainline will only be an issue when on a smaller cog on a small ring, a rare occasion. 150mm would be a start, but I'd say : in the least go for the smallest that is dishless in 9spd, what ever that come down to. Bend chainstays to give heel some space, no biggie. Wider forks will be stiffer also. Possibly a weight-saving change. Hasn’t chainline been increased over the years as well?
Chainline will only be an issue when on a smaller cog on a small ring, a rare occasion.

150mm would be a start, but I’d say : in the least go for the smallest that is dishless in 9spd, what ever that come down to. Bend chainstays to give heel some space, no biggie.

Wider forks will be stiffer also. Possibly a weight-saving change.

]]> By: Mike http://twentynineinches.com/2008/02/26/a-question-of-wheel-strength/#comment-35812 Mike Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:05:30 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2008/02/26/a-question-of-wheel-strength/#comment-35812 I'm not sure you would feel the passive suspension of a 4x wheel with such a large volume of air trapped by the tires. Maybe with road wheels and 100psi. I’m not sure you would feel the passive suspension of a 4x wheel with such a large volume of air trapped by the tires. Maybe with road wheels and 100psi.

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